Saturday, November 15, 2014

Jewelry from Paper?

Recycled Paper Bead Necklace | Recycled Crafts | Scoop.it
     Do you know that this beautiful necklace is made from?
... it's made from recycled paper! that's amazing isn't it? these kind of necklaces are made by women in Uganda. They roll glossy paper from old used magazines to make each bead, then they varnish the beads, and turn them into this astonishing jewelry. The women who make these are part of a club called the "Kind Mothers Project" which is an association initiated by eight Ugandan mothers who felt touched by the plight of children living under difficult conditions in their country. They used this as a contribution to help improve the situation and the lives of these unfortunate children. The money raised goes towards the education of those children.

       This indeed touches my heart, but it also amazes me that they make these necklaces with paper! and that they are doing it for a great reason, to help children with difficult conditions. Such a great thing can come from being generous. Though this project wouldn't be easy for just anyone to make and not to mention it would probably be very time consuming, it reflects those of the Kind Mothers Project and many other cultures that happen to make this jewelry. This jewelry is truly amazing and can be related to World Geography because it is made in Uganda and is a part of their culture, and it can also be related to science because its all recycled and the way they process it to make it into jewelry.
I hope you were inspired and as astonished as i was about this topic and I hope you enjoyed my blog this week!

Sunday, November 2, 2014

DIY jewelry

     Have you ever made your own jewelry? If not, you should definitely take it in to consideration. Making your own jewelry will save you money and you can customize it the way you want. It is great for birthday gifts, holiday gifts or even just to be nice and make it for someone. They could be easy or hard projects or they could either take up a lot of your time or only 5 minutes.
     These DIY projects can be related to science because the things you use to make your jewelry can be recycled materials which can make your jewelry unique and personalized. It also can be related to math because in order to make the jewelry you must make measurements to make sure it fits right. You can make bracelets, earrings, and necklaces and i think it is a great idea because no one else could have the same jewelry as you. I hope I have inspired you to make your own jewelry with your own taste and thank you for reading my blog I hoped that you enjoyed it!



Bobbie. "6 Easy DIY Jewelry for Gifts." My Life, Blogged. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Nov. 2014.