How do artists design something new from something old?
What benefits are there in creating from recycled or found materials?
For this challenge, while we are away during this Distance Learning time, I would like you to try and create a piece of Found Object Jewelry. This could be a necklace or bracelet. Use the provided template to plan your design. Get creative on what you can use from around the house / garage. Naturally do not use unsafe or hazardous materials. Read labels and know what you are working with. Ask your parents about your chosen materials before you begin construction, or contact me with a list of your materials. With what ever means necessary and at your exposure, connect, construct and design a unique wearable piece of Avant Garde Jewelry Art.
Option 1 - Make a Paper Bead Necklace
Materials & Tools Needed for Paper Beads (DIY)
- toothpicks
- magazines or paper sheets
- white Elmer's Glue
- glue stick
- foam or sponge or something soft to stick tooth picks into
- scissors or Xacto blade with cutting surface (DO NOT cut into your mom's dining table!!!)
- ruler
- fishing string / wire / copper wire from old electronics / chord / hemp string / cotton string
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Option 2 - You're Not Limited to Paper! Use Whatever You Can Find!
Lindsay Locatelli uses Sculpy Polymer Clay as one of her main mediums.
How could you use polymer clay or other found objects to make beautiful jewelry art?
How could you use polymer clay or other found objects to make beautiful jewelry art?
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Natural Objects:
Wood, sticks, Bones shells stones gems vines straw leather |
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Found wire
electrical wire loop pins rocks stones paper clips string polymer clay |
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Nuts
Bolts washers rulers gauged tubes wire nails screws rivets pop can tops pop can aluminum pop bottle caps construction materials pennies / old coins |
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Plastic:
bottles zip ties recyclable material embroidery needles grocery bags duct tape balloons rubber gloves tape old key board buttons computer parts old digital data boards |
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cardboard
paper cloth / fabric cotton balls feathers fur mesh plaster |
