Small Craft Mornings 1: Upcycled plastic bag necklace
Welcome to the first in my series of quick and crafty projects! This Saturday morning we will be making upcycled beaded necklaces. This style of necklace is popularly made with fabric and beads, but I have reimagined it with discarded plastic bags and twist-ties.
You will need:5 marbles or biggish beads
1 plastic carrier bag at the end of its useful life
1 or two used twist-ties
scissors 1. Cut the handles and the bottom seam off of your plastic bag. Flatten it out, then fold it in half two or three times, so you can still see the cut ends. Cut the folded bag into 3-inch wide loops (or wider strips for bigger marbles). 2. Cut one of the loops apart into a strip. Lay it down on the table in front of you. 3. Cut six pieces of twist-tie about an inch long. 4. Place the first marble at the bottom edge in the middle of the strip and roll it up in the plastic. Twist the bag tight to the marble, like a piece of candy. 5. Wrap a piece of twist-tie around the bag, close to either side of the marble. Pinch to secure. 6. Gently untwist the bag and nudge a new marble in on both sides. Twist, tie, repeat. 7. Use your favourite method of fastening the ends together. I have tied a loop in one end and a button in the other. 8. Now you are fabulous!
