It must be their industrial looks and their sense of functionality that draws me so much to these metal parts. Every time I visit the hardware store I discover a new screw, lock or hinge, like this one whose original function is to keep tubes together. It also fits around my wrist perfectly and surprisingly is also very comfortable because of it's adjustable size, it doesn't move up and down your arm when moving.
*Thanks to a few readers I found out that some of these hardware store parts have Nickel in them which can cause allergies. What you could do against this is apply some transparent nail polish on the inside of the jewelry where they touch your skin. Voila, no more allergies!
54 comments:
Love it! Super unique!
- Dani
This is fantastic!
I've been wearing a hose clip as a ring recently, and have received many comments from people who have no idea it originally came from a hardware store.
Some of these building supplies have surprisingly beautiful design.
Haha, I wish my trips to the hardware store proved as fruitful as yours.
Liz (http://rednotion.blogspot.sg)
You are the hardware queen
Hoe gaaf!
it's really amazing what you can dig out there! the only thing that bothers me is that greenish glow about some hardware equipment. i wish it was either gold or silver colored!
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xx
It looks amazing. Be aware of nickel though!
this is serious hardwear, brilliant idea
wow that is a bold piece of jewellery xo
The Young Bridget Jones
Your ideas are always so creative! I love it xo
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I like this type of jewelry A LOT, however there has just been a huge article about the use of hardware stuff as jewelry here in Denmark, because unfortunately you can get allergies from the nickel in them. so a good thing is to reccomend your readers to buy nickel testers or just ask in the store to make sure not to buy screws or other things with nickel in them. for your own health. :-)
I like this type of jewelry A LOT, however there has just been a huge article about the use of hardware stuff as jewelry here in Denmark, because unfortunately you can get allergies from the nickel in them. so a good thing is to reccomend your readers to buy nickel testers or just ask in the store to make sure not to buy screws or other things with nickel in them. for your own health. :-)
Looks great! You get the funniest ideas! So inspiring! :-))
xxHelene
those hardware things are not realy the best, to be honest.
Ik zoek altijd naar dit soort hardware in tweedehandszaken, maar ik kan het helaas nooit vinden. Ik vind het zo leuk!
www.fashiable.nl
great stuff, raw and sophisticated
Composition Two
Goed idee! I like :)
En ook erg orgineel.
x
http://monstrousstyle.blogspot.com
OmG aa I love this, very cool!!
I was going to say the exact same thing as Josefine :)
Many bloggers has written about the article this week, because so many people are starting to purchase bolts for example to make hex nut jewelry, and many also get nickel allergy from the same thing, cause the things you buy in building supply stores are made for other purposes than to out on your skin, so it's important to test the products you buy first (the testers can often be bought in pharmacies) and be aware of the risk :)
xxCaroline
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This is so creative and unique! Love it!
Kate {Modette}
http://modetteblog.com
amazing how everytime you pick out items out of the hardware store and make jewellery of it
i love it!
How can a thing be so perfect for something it is not designed for? I love this!
I so love your diy's!
xo
christian
www.mydutchfashionstyle.com
Oh, I love your style!!! U R original...
amazing!
<3
FASHION PHILOSOPHY
www.fashionphilosophy.net
Just amazing.
Awesomeness!!! xx.
Haha cool ^^
Chica de Ahora ♥
This is so amazing!!
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If only the hardware stores here are as amazing as the ones you go to!
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haha, so cool, but isn't it heavy to wear around? xx
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This actually looks amazing a great statement piece and the nickel fact is somth to worry abt but I guess if you're not wearing it 24/7 and the nailpolish tip u'll do more amazing finds like this.
I wish I could think up stuff this gorgeous when visiting the hardware store haha! So inspiring
wow the industirial appearance of this jewerly is just amazing the use of hardware supplies is a great idea thanks for the suggestion on the nail polish to prevent allergies. which are sure to come with my weird skin. now i am rabbaling
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just awesome
loving!!!
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Super cool!
♥
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Totally cool:D
xo
glamDevils
this bracalet looks amazing and unique! <3
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this is pretty damn cool1
AGAIN, Ivania, you can seriously sell these ideas and concepts to some house like Maison Martin Margiela and be the head of their jewelry department! I'm sure their headquarters in Paris has studios full of random objects for you to fully let your inner DIY soul shine!
xx nathan.niche
new outfit post featuring BALENCIAGA:
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You're so innovative. I really need to go to the hardware store more often.
you are brilliant, thumbs up!
So, so cool!
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I love all of your diy hardware jewelry! I find it inspiring and I just may have to make some too.
woah
thats fucking awesome
great idea
milk thief blog
awesome idea, it looks great
SHEWOLF
http://stylelolajaro.blogspot.com/
this is so ingenious!!!!
agreed. hardware stores are so awesome for that.someone recently sent me this necklace that looked like a hinge or bolt and later a friend (a guy of course) was like ur necklace is #1 a hook for a boat #2 chain from a toilet....and it cost like $2.50!!!!
xo
v
You are genius! I definitely will try to make bracelet like this of my own. I have to say that you are the most talented person I've ever come across. I love your style! :)
You are genius! I definitely will try to make bracelet like this of my own. I have to say that you are the most talented person I've ever come across. I love your style! :)
truly amazing...love the feel of cold metal on soft skin...
p.s. instead of a nail polish, you can use a transparent acrylic spray paint, as it is easier for bigger surfaces :)
Ich trage eine Schlauchschelle als Ring vor kurzem, und erhalten haben, viele Kommentare von Leuten, die keine Ahnung, dass die ursprünglich aus dem Baumarkt kam haben.
Einige dieser Gebäude versorgt haben überraschend schönes Design.
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