Mind On Metal: Zipper Jewelry.

Hello crafters! Welcome to another month of Mind On Metal. Today, it is all about the zipper; zipper fashion has been pretty hot on the scene for over a year now (if not more) and the designs still keep getting better. You see them all over fashion magazines, the runways and even your favorite local department stores. I've been admiring them for quite some time and wanted to make a few pieces of my own. Gotta stay hip with the trends right?! I love the feel and texture of the zippers and creating something so cool and trendy was exhilarating.

I love anything simple and making something that really doesn't take a lot of time to create. Rings are probably one of my favorite pieces of jewelry next to necklaces. They are as fun to make as they are to wear. An eye catching cocktail ring is something every girl needs in her wardrobe.

This brings us to my simple project I created using half a zipper...the Zipper Flower Cocktail Ring. Purely made using a needle, some floss and a little tension.

For this project, I used a 22 inch long gray zipper with a silver hardware. To split the zipper, I just cut at the end with sharp pair of craft scissors. Use at least 35 inches of floss, that's been divided in half & hand sew onto lower edge of zipper as shown in photo above.

Make sure there is excess floss at each end & pull the floss creating a randomly gathered look (flower of some sort) and tightly tie together. Snip off excess floss.

Since I didn't have rings with a flat top, I used an adjustable beaded ring & secured the zipper flower onto the ring by hand stitching through the holes of the ring base through the centers of the zipper.

The look of the ring is so much fun! I can't wait to make a few more in my favorite colors! Since I couldn't resist making more projects with the zippers, so I decided to share a few more pieces with you.

Flower Zipper Cuff

I added pearls using Helmar's Gemstone Glue and hot glued the zipper on each end on the back of the flower ribbon. Used velcro to close around wrist. You can always use eye hooks for closures, too.

Zipper Earrings

Rolled this pretty purple zipper together and adhered Making Memories pearl gems to the centers of each earring. Threaded a flat bottom headpin through the zipper & adorned with beads. Not heavy on the ears at all.

Zipper Pull Necklace



Takes you no time to make this pretty. For this one, I used the left over zipper pulls and threaded them onto a beaded chain and glued the actual pulls to the base of the zipper so they would stay in place. Totally wearable & fun!

There are all sorts of ways to wear zippers fashionably...add some to your handbag, dress up a cute pair of shoes or adorn a plain t-shirt. Even make a flower just for fun.

Cheers :)

Digikit "Maddie Embellishments" by Erica Hernandez

Comments

[amy]

LOVE all of these. I've been admiring lots of zipper accessories, but didn't even think of making my own. I am seriously in love with those purple zipper earrings and that little zipper flower.

[Julie]

How clever! I love it!

[Linda Barber]

Cindy, these are amazing! Thanks for sharing the how-tos!

[Katrina]

Seriously?! Wow......guess what I am going to be doing!!!!!!! Thanks for the inspiration and tutorial!!!

[Winnie H]

Oh wow! This is awesome! Thanks for sharing. I am so going to go out and get some zippers now! LOL

[nitasha]

These are amazing! who knew zippers were so fashionable?!! Love them all, but the ring is my fav!!!

[jewelry supplies]

So creative, and i love your choice of supplies!

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