Fused Recycled Plastic Bag Jewelry

plastic bag, jewelry, earrings, bracelet, crochet

Posted by Mellie Boo

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I just love crocheting and recycling.

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You Will Need (9 things)

  • Size "N" Crochet Hook Needle
  • 2 Plastic Bag(s)
  • Iron
  • Ironing Board
  • 2 Jump Ring(s)
  • 2 Fish Hook Earrings
  • Scissors
  • Acrylic Paint preferrably for plastic or spray paint for plastic
  • Clear Gloss Spray Paint

Steps (7 steps, 60 minutes)

  1. 1

    I am not going to give directions on how to prepare plastic bags for crocheting.
    You can google "how to crochet plastic bags" for those directions)

  2. 2

    Earrings and Bracelet

    Chain desired length to go around wrist; enough to be able to slip around wrist without using a clasp. Do not join. Fasten off.

  3. 3

    With wax paper, wrap around chain and iron to fuse. Just go over about one or two times on both sides.

    Do not let iron touch chain.

    Wait about a minute to cool. If you move right away, it wil break apart.

  4. 4

    Fuse ends together. (use wax paper, do not let iron touch plastic).

  5. 5

    Repeat directions for for earrings. Make chain to desired size.

  6. 6

    Paint with desired color. Preferably paint or spray paint made especially for plastic. You
    can spray with a clear glossy spray paint for finishing.

  7. 7

    Add jump ring to circle. Add to fish hook earrings.