Recyled Bottle Caps

A big thank you to my friends and neighbors who saved bottle caps for me in 2013. I used them in making bracelets and earrings that are quite unique. I started by creating a process to turn them into workable round pieces that would fit in jewelry. It was a little labor intensive at first but once I finished a few pieces I was able to increase production. I enjoyed selecting the different colors of the caps and then laying out how they would fit together. Here are a few photos of me working in my studio to fabricate the caps and get them into a shape I could use. L

 

I have submitted the bottle cap jewelry to a magazine for possible publication and should hear by the Spring if my pieces are being considered.  Below is just a sample of the bangle design. Let me know what you think. Thanks