Upcycled Plastic - Rachel Darbourne Jewelry

Designing jewelry from
recycled plastic is what 
Rachel Darbourne does well.
With creative thought this artist designs
upcycled, innovative pieces that look
 more like paper or silk than plastic.
But they're not paper nor fabric,
they are made from
100% recycled polyethylene
 (the plastic found in supermarket bags 
and other packaging).

These pieces are appealing with their concentric

circles of different sizes and (sometimes) colors.

Who knew that a simple object like plastic

could be elevated into works of art?

 

 

In her hands this used packaging material
is repurposed into remarkable and colorful jewelry
that proves upcycling can be synonymous with
beautiful and inspired handcrafted work.

Be sure to visit Rachel Darbourne's website
to see more of this innovative work.
 

Multiple Talents / Multiple Collections - Cynthia Del Giudice Jewelry

Fold forming intrigues me to no end.

The idea of taking a flat sheet of metal and winding up

with a 3-dimensional piece of jewelry is amazing. 

Some describe it as a combination of origami

and traditional metalworking, where metal is folded,

repeatedly forged, chased, corrugated, crimped 

and annealed.  When it's finally unfolded we now

have something of beauty. 

Cynthia Del Giudice creates these lovely sculptural pieces.

I'm intrigued by all the visual texture.

 

This artist also creates great looking jewelry

using other materials, such as recycled plastics.

These pieces are made from recycled plastic grocery bags

which she fuses into floral shapes and designs.

I find them irresistible!

 

Creative, unique and one-of-a-kind, each of 

 her collections are a treasure trove of beauty.

See how she creates her work and her thoughts

about the processes -

visit Cynthia Del Giudice's site.