Friday, March 15, 2013

Count Down to Earth Day: 38 Days

I'm offering one recycle craft idea each day until Earth Day, April 22nd.

Today's Idea:  Silverware Jewelry

Does anyone use fine silverware any more?  Maybe those Martha Stewarts of the world.  Come on, you have to wrap it and store it and then break it out once or twice a year and polish it before you can use it!  When my family gets together it's usually plastic silverware (not very eco-friendly, but it's not my house and I don't plan on washing the dishes).   Whether you have a set you're tired of polishing or you find those lovely silverware orphans at tag sales or thrift stores, I have brilliant news for you.  You can turn it into remarkable jewelry!

 Vintage Silver Spoon Bracelet, Pattern name: Hampton Court, circa 1926, Repurposed, Upcycled,  Silverplate Spoon and Fork Jewelry
Vintage Silver Spoon Bracelet by Debbie Holborow
https://www.etsy.com/shop/2ndLifeJewels

You can use just the handles and make lovely bracelets or earrings.

Vintage Swedish Demitasse Spoon Earrings, by Carlen,Repurposed, Upcycled,  Silverplate Spoon and Fork Jewelry
Vintage Swedish Demitasse Spoon Earrings by Debbie Holborow
https://www.etsy.com/shop/2ndLifeJewels

Or you can use fork heads and bend the tines into curlicues.

Fork Necklace from Antique Silverplate Upcycled Silverware Jewelry (00030-LV)
Fork Necklace from Antique Silverplate Upcycled Silverware by Jennifer Edmondson
https://www.etsy.com/shop/laughingfrogstudio

You can use just the head of a spoon, hammer it flat and stamp it with your favorite quote.















Upcycled belt leather cuff-Silverware Jewelry  by Scarlett
https://www.etsy.com/shop/SalvagedCreations

The handles also make nifty rings.

Antique Spoon Ring  - Sweet Briar 1948 - Silverware Jewelry
Antique Spoon Ring by Tom and Jessica Dickson https://www.etsy.com/shop/CaliforniaSpoonRings

And so much more creativity!

 Silver Fork Bracelet in Original Weaving Hearts Design
 Silver Fork Bracelet in Original Weaving Hearts Design by John Marchello https://www.etsy.com/shop/MarchelloArt


 Angel Brenn Believes In Love - Art Jewelry Pendant - Upcycled Sterling Silverware, And PMC by Robin Wade
  

 Quotes on Fork Tines Silverware Necklace-MADE TO ORDER
 Quotes on Fork Tines Silverware Necklace-MADE TO ORDER by SpoonerZ https://www.etsy.com/shop/SpoonerZ

Stop by tomorrow for another recycle craft idea.



























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