Jewelry Upcycled!: Techniques and Projects for Reusing Metal, Plastic, Glass, Fiber, and Found Objects

Before you recycle that soda bottle, scrap that old T-shirt, or toss that broken china plate, ask yourself: “Could I use this to make something fabulous?” Impossible? Think again!
 
In Jewelry Upcycled!, jewelry expert and bestselling author Sherri Haab has teamed up with daughter Michelle Haab to show you how to transform metal, glass, plastic, fabric, and found objects—items you might otherwise recycle or throw away—into fun and exciting jewelry designs.
 
Explore the creative possibilities of these everyday materials in resourceful and innovative ways: Repurpose plastic bottles into pretty charms, turn broken cassette tapes into braided bracelets, and fashion one-of-a-kind pendants with found objects.

SHERRI HAAB is the bestselling, award-winning author of more than twenty books, including The Art of Metal Clay, The Art of Resin Jewelry, and Sherri Haab Jewelry Inspirations. Sherri teaches crafting seminars throughout the United States and around the world. Her daughter MICHELLE HAAB is an experienced crafter and the co-author Dangles and Bangles. To find out more about Sherri’s classes or to see what’s new on her blog, visit SherriHaab.com.