Junk to Jewelry

What do a dresser pull, a bike chain, and a cloth measuring tape have in common? Don’t be silly. They all can be used to make wonderful, wearable jewelry. Junk to Jewelry presents more than 30 projects that use items from the hardware store, Granny's treasure box, the sewing basket, the junk drawer, the tackle box, and more to create amazing jewelry. A basics section features a tools and materials glossary, and step-by-step photos of jewelry-making techniques. Then it's time for the charming, unusual projects, all shown in full color with step-by-step instructions. A stunning gallery section provides extra inspiration, and a detailed resource list helps readers find materials they don't have lying around the house.

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Author: Brenda Schweder
Softcover; 8 1/2 x 10; 96 pages; 270 color photos; ISBN: 9780871162

Brenda Schweder will show you how to use fun finds and collectibles in modern jewelry pieces that work with today’s fashions and reflect your unique personality. More than 30 projects featuring a variety of traditional and unique pieces show you a multitude of design possibilities.

Author’s Note 5
Introduction
Not Lost But Found: What to find,
and where to find it 8

Basics 10
Tools 12
Materials 14
Techniques 16

Projects
From the Hardware Store
(Not at All) Hard (to) Wear: Spring clip charm-holder necklace 20
Biker Chic(k): Bicycle chain necklace 22
B®anded: Plumbing band bangle and rings 24

From the Jewelry Box
Ring, Ring, ‘RRRRings: Recycled earrings and rings charm bracelet 26
Loop-de-Hoops: Chain necklace hoop earrings 28
The Stroke of Midnight: Cinderella watch ribbon bracelet 30

From the Office Supply
A Good Clip: Paper clip necklace-and-earring set 32
Band-waggin’: Rubber band neck ring and earrings 34
Stay Connected: Colorful data wire necklace 36

From Urban Digs
Alotta’ Pull: Drawer pull charm bracelet 38
Keyhole Conundrum: Keys and keyhole escutcheons purse trick 40

From the Junk Drawer
Straight Flush on a Sunday Morning: Reversible color-coded key chain belt 42
Junk Yard Drawer Dawg: Junk drawer miscellany watch 44

From the Sportsman’s Lodge
A-Lure-Ring: Adjustable fishing lure rings 46
Just North of Here: Compass and topographic map ring 48

From the Toy Box
Wound ‘n‘ Wound We Go: Slinky® coil bracelet 50
Personal Party Kit: Balloon drop earrings and necklace 52
Crafty Spanish Dancer: Craft stuff doll necklace 54

From the Sewing Basket
A Penny for a Buttonhole: Multistrand button necklace 56
St. Safety Cathedral: Safety pin necklace 58
The Long Way Around: Tape measure bangle 60
From the Game Table
Oh! Domin-oh!: Adjustable domino necklace 62
Checkered Past: Checker dangle bangle 64

From Soldiers and Campaigners
I Pledge Allegiance: Pin-back badge collar 66
Pin-up: Laundry pin bohemian necklace 68
Camo-Bling: Army belt cuff 70

From Mother Earth
Yooper Birthstone: Copper ore nugget pendant and necklace 72
Rock Locket: Split stone locket and netted amulet 74

From the Classroom
A Joy to Have in Class: Gold star sticker cascading earrings 76
Necklace in a Flash: Flashcard layered necklace 78
Sharpener Image: Sharpened pencil brooch 80

Gallery 82
Resources 92
Acknowledgments 94
About the Author 95

Is It Junk Or Is It Art?
By Alyice Edrich
www.thedabblingmum.com

Today found art, also known as “trash art” or “junk art”, is making a comeback and I couldn’t be more thrilled because that means publishers will be publishing books on found art techniques and consumers will be more willing to purchase these one-of-a-kind creations.

Speaking of books, I just received Junk To Jewelry by Brenda Schweder and can’t wait to try my hand at the watch ribbon bracelet on page 30 (my daughter has a busted watch that was once her deceased Nana’s and she wears it!), the drawer pull charm bracelet on page 28, or the junk drawer miscellany watch on page 44. They are by far my three favorite jewelry pieces in the entire book.

Junk To Jewelry is a rare combination of childhood craft ideas and eccentric trash art.

Belle Armoire Jewelry
by Beth Livesay

If you are interested in playful jewelry or a great source of activities to pass the time, this book definitely promotes jewelry making as a fun hobby that possesses a range of style and possibility. Schweder challenges readers to look twice at things you never thought couuld be jewelry and encourages whimsical elaboration.