Using an array of jewelry-making techniques, you can turn ordinary materials into spectacular wearable art. Fashion scraps of vinyl records into funky earrings that have rock 'n' roll flair, make a stunning necklace with tiny pencil stubs, or incorporate a lovely river stone as the focal point of a handsome ring--there are many varied designs to choose from. Creating found object jewelry is imaginative, fascinating, and satisfying.

INTRODUCTION

THE BASICS:

MATERIALS, TOOLS & SUPPLIES

JEWELRY SKILLS & TECHNIQUES

SPECIAL SKILLS FOR

FOUND OBJECTS

THE PROJECTS

Snappy Cuffs & Earrings

Dumpster-Drawer Necklace

Beverage Can Brooches

Lost Earrings Bib

Junk Mail Jewelry

Triple-Word-Score Bracelet

Bakelite Button Pin & Posts

Made-To-Measure Accessories

Chandelier Crystal Lariat

Icon Brooch

Fishing Flies Bracelet & Earrings

Beach Glass Necklace

Sea Chart Pendant

Hardware Charm Bracelet

Guitar Pick Necklace

Rock & Roll Earrings

Toothpick Necklace

Knotted Rubber Bracelet

Sew Fine Brooch

Spoons & Spinners

Charm Bracelet

Energy Talisman

River Stone Pin

Spork Collar & Earrings

Show-Me-The-Money

Bangle & Dangles

Tintype Necklace

Fur Love Brooches

The Performer Necklace

River Stone Ring

Wire & Steel Brooch

Ham Bone Ring

Rubber & Bead Necklace

Watch-Back Choker

Seashell Parure

Driftwood Brooch

Rose Petal Necklace

Wrap-Around Rubber Bracelet

THE GALLERY

CHARTS

CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS

GALLERY ARTIST INDEX

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

INDEX

NOTES ABOUT SUPPLIERS