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Fused Plastic Jewelry from Recycled Plastic Bags

May 16, 2010

I found two etsy artists that are doing amazing work with fused plastic from recycled plastic grocery bags. … true trash to treasure!

First is San Diego artist, Emily Grace from Emily Grace and the Yellow Suitcase. Her designs are made from heat fused plastic which is then hand-stitched to wire and then combined with sterling silver chain and occasionally some vintage beads. The pieces are soft and pliable and can be left lying flat or gently sculpted into a more three dimensional shape for special occasions or the perfect neckline.


Necklaces are available for $90.00 at Emily Grace Suitcase’s Etsy Shop


The second artist working in fused plastic from recycled plastic bags is Cynthia Del Giudice located in the Argentine Pampas outside Buenos Aires, Argentina. Cynthia combines delicate flowers made from recycled plastic grocery bags with cultured freshwater pearls and sterling silver chain. So dainty and beautiful …and what a lovely conversation piece to raise awareness of plastic pollution.

Quote: For the contemporary, art loving, recycling, eco-friendly woman who dares to to wear jewelry that is out of the ordinary.

$200.00 at Cynthia Del Giudice’s Etsy Shop


Here’s a few good tutorials for fusing plastic. Don’t forget to work in a well-ventilated area….the fumes can be toxic!

  • Fusing Plastic Bag Tutorial via Etsy Labs
  • Video Tutorial from Etsy
  • Make Sewable Fabric from Plastic Bags via Craftster

Filed Under: Eco-Fashion for Women, Eco-friendly Art, Eco-Friendly Gifts, Eco-Friendly Jewelry, Made From Recycled Materials

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