Altered Art Jewelry Shows Off Re-Purposed Style
by Chloe Gib
If you have already made your own jewelry, or if you enjoy finding a new way to make use of old things, you are already halfway to a new trend. Re-purposing other items is the way altered art jewelry is created. With just a little imagination you can create your own unique pieces tailored to fit your personality or interests.
Starting is easy, even if you have never made a piece of jewelry or done anything artistic. Simply gather as many different interesting items as you can and experiment with putting them together in unusual ways. A variety of books are available if you need a little guidance. Your local craft store or numerous online sites can provide you with ideas, or specific items such as brass charms, steampunk accessories, as well as wire, chains, and jump rings. Before you know it you will have your first necklace or bracelet completed.
Search your own home to find most of what you need. Each room should have something to inspire you. Start the easy way and take apart some of your old jewelry and put it back together in a different way. If you have broken pieces, see what you can salvage. Maybe several of your old lockets would work better as a charm bracelet. Look in the garage for tiny gears or washers or other interesting metal. Nicely polished, they can make an interesting addition.
Another great place to look is the basement or attic. Get out your old board games or puzzles that are missing pieces. Work those into your design. An old Monopoly piece, a domino, or a button from an old jacket may be exactly what you need. Old clock and watch parts are quite popular in this genre, especially the steampunk look. It is all in how you put them together.
A flea market is a great source of inspiration. No longer just someone else's junk, your new eye of an artist will let you see the wealth of possibilities before you. Old typewriter keys can turn into charms. An exciting find is inexpensive vintage jewelry to add to your own design. There will be a large variety of items just waiting for you to give them new life as jewelry.
Creating wearable objects out of discarded items or old relics is considered a "green" activity. This is a great thing for your community. When you re-use an item, that is one less addition to the landfill. Get your friends involved and you could make a real impact. All the while, you would be having fun and growing creatively.
Creating altered art jewelry is easy to do. It is good for the environment and inexpensive, or free. Create a personalized gift for a friend or design your own one of a kind piece. Everything will inspire you once you begin this fun hobby.
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Title: Altered Art Jewelry Shows Off Re-Purposed Style
Author: Chloe Gib
Email: sodauaw@gmail.com
Keywords: altered art jewelry, brass charms, steampunk accessories, unique jewelry, refurbished jewelry
Word Count: 477
Category: Hobbies
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