The Fiji Times

Make unique and trendy jewellery from junk

- By LOSALINI VUKI

IF you have items lying around your house that you can’t do much with, don’t throw them away so quickly.

You can save money and also bring life to old items. According to website countingco­ins.co.za, you can make your own unique and trendy jewellery from junk.

1. Adorable milk bottle rings

All you need to make these unbelievab­ly cute rings are scissors and empty plastic milk bottles. Literally. And you can play around with shapes and designs as much as you like.

2. Funky puzzle piece necklaces

All you need is a few puzzle pieces, some paint and your imaginatio­n to create these beautiful statement necklaces.

3. Can tab bling bracelets

You can create these metal beauties by stringing together can tabs. It’s that easy.

4. Vintage teaspoon bangle

Even old cutlery can be converted into jewellery. This vintage-looking teaspoon is sure to make your friends jealous.

5. Quirky cork earrings

How could you not love these cute earrings? You draw the hearts onto the cork, which means you can add your own personal touch by drawing or writing whatever you like. It’s so easy.

6. Trendy T-shirt necklace

Is it time to clean out your closet? You can turn old, ratty T-shirts into funky, casual necklaces. Mix different T-shirts together for a unique twist. You can even add a few buttons or beads.

7. Retro bottle cap earrings

Keep metallic bottle caps to create your very own retro earrings. You can even paint them different colours using nail polish.

8. Unique cork pendants

Using stamps and a little paint, you can create a variety of cork pendants you can put on necklaces or bracelets.

9. Unique watch bracelet

If you’ve moved on to a new watch, or discovered an old discarded one in a jewellery box or drawer, turn it into a stunning bracelet.

10. Denim bead necklace

Is it time for a new denim? Why not turn your old one into a funky, colourful necklace? You can play around with colour combinatio­ns to express your style. What about a monochrome black, white and grey one?

11. Funky plastic bag bangles

These creative bangles are made by winding tightly wound plastic bag strips around an old bangle. It’s so easy and beautiful, so why wait?

12. Plastic bottle loop earrings

Express yourself with these custom-made loop earrings made from plastic bottles. You can go as big and as bold as you like.

13. Retro telephone cord bracelet

Your parents (or grandparen­ts) might have an old, unused phone lying around. Convert the phone’s cord into a funky bracelet with a coat of paint.

14. Metallic glam puzzle earrings

Add a bit of glam and rock and roll to old puzzle pieces with a coat of metallic paint to create eye-catching earrings.

 ?? Picture: VOX.COM ?? All you need is a few puzzle pieces, some paint and your imaginatio­n to create these beautiful statement necklaces.
Picture: VOX.COM All you need is a few puzzle pieces, some paint and your imaginatio­n to create these beautiful statement necklaces.

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