Recycled Textile Jewellery

I thought I'd share my latest project from the design and jewellery course I attend here in Bath

The aim was to produce a piece of modular, articulated jewellery using reclaimed and alternative materials.

Once I'd refined the construction, decided on shape, form, materials etc, I found couldn't stop.

So, I made the whole set, earrings, bracelet and necklace.

Making

The little cones are made of batik fabric covered in a sticky backed plastic.

I glued them and then stitched each cone to the next until I had long articulated snakes.

The necklace and bracelet are also strung on wire, for strength, shape and to attach a clasp.

Finished Pieces

The result is very comfortable, tactile and certainly not like anything I have ever made before.

I had hoped this course would take me to new places as a jeweller.

I think it has.