| Wearable Planter Necklace Challenge |
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Today's challenge was to see if these gorgeous necklaces can be made from trash - and I'm very pleased with the result! The materials for this project came from my childhood jewellery box and the camberwell market... As a youngster I'd allowed the box to become a tangled mess and the resultant untangling ended up breaking many of the chains inside. It could be argued that fixing the chains would have been a better use of my time, but it's unlikely I'd consider wearing a barbie necklace these days... The thimble was a lucky find at the Camberwell market - discovered while browsing broken watch parts - it was buried inside a glass display case full of old fashioned odds and ends. Yes, I agree, this could probably still be used as a thimble, but years of ageing meant your finger came out black, and to be honest, how many people sew by hand these days? (it's sad, but true)... After a few attempts to attach the chain to the thimble with solder, success! In future drilling a hole in the side of the thimble would probably be a better (and more sustainable!) option. It was a quick project ~ 20 mins after I'd found the materials, and 5 mins of scouting the garden for an appropriate succulent. Improvements for next time? I'd like to find a chain that really was trash! Read full how to guide here: How to make a living necklace Inspiration:http://www.hafsteinnjuliusson.com/growing-jewelry/ |
I've always been fascinated by wearable plant necklaces... And Colleen from etsy (one of my inspiration sources listed below) makes a good point - Why should your plants stay at home?