Grocery Bag Jewelry

Thrift?  Frugality?  Eco-accessories?  Something you can do while being lazy on the couch?  You got it!

This Instructable shows how to make a macrame bracelet entirely out of grocery bags (and a few beads if you prefer).  This same technique can also be applied to making a ring.

Step 1 Materials

You will need:

• Scissors
• Plastic Grocery Bags
• Lighter
• Bottle
• Beads (optional)

Comments

[kjones35]

Just made one, super cute!

[Ninzerbean]

Wow! And a pair of these, just t bit larger, would make great handles on a purse made from bags.

[sunshiine]

I made handles by braiding them and it is fine. I have made another one that I haven't published yet but will in a day or two. They make great handles. Have you priced handles at the craft stores? Plastic bags are great for stuff. So glad she posted this.

[AngryRedhead]

Indeed! But the material is a bit stretchy... Still the cost of experimenting ain't much.

[sunshiine]

I have been experimenting using plastic bags. This is a great idea. My mom probably would try necklaces with them.

[AngryRedhead]

One of my mother's friends used to crochet plastic bread bags into rugs, and I think that's what got me started in experimenting.

If you do this, please take a picture to share!  I'd love to see what you come up!

[sunshiine]

Oh yes, I have thought about that. I did use plastic bread bags on a tote for handles. It worked great and actually looked good too. I have it on my page here. The handles were fairly strong because I braided quite a few together.

[AngryRedhead]

I can't find the tote!

[sunshiine]

I have it here If I am not supposed to do this let me know and I will send a pm and delete this message. http://www.instructables.com/id/MRS-RATTATOUILLES-DE-JEUNER-UN-SAC/

[justjonty]

Very tidy... love it!

[AngryRedhead]

Thanks!  I think using the same material for the bracelet and twine helps keep it cohesive.

[ChrysN]

Pretty! I'm going to see if I have and plastic bags around. Is that also a ring you make on your finger?

[AngryRedhead]

Thanks!  And yes!  It flairs out to the sides a bit, but fortunately it's squishy and bends.  I used my thumb as a guide for making it, and it ended up fitting my ring finger nicely.