Thursday 27 March 2008

RECYCLED WATCH



Here's one of my old watches that has come to "live" since I changed the old straps for new beaded ones. I used green beads from the Artisan set and 0.5 mm silver wire. I also used the Macramé knot called flat or plain, cutters, crimp beads and a clasp. It might need some more filing on the face as the black paint on it was peeling. I only need to get a battery now and I'll have a green watch to match the green jewelry I made earlier.

En este proyecto recicle uno de mis relojes antiguos y lo "reviví" al cambiarle las correas por unas hechas con piedras de vidrio. Use las piedras verdes del set Artisan y alambre plateado de 0.5 mm. Tambien usé el nudo plano de Macramé, tenazas cortadoras, crimp beads y un broche plateado. Puede que necesite mas lijado en la parte central ya que la pintura original negra se estaba pelando. Solo tengo que ponerle una bateria nueva y tendre un reloj verde que vaya a juego con la joyeria que he hecho anteriormente.

27 comments:

ScrapMomOf2 said...

Gorgeous! The wire work looks spectacular!

Andrea, said...

This is fabulous and the strap looks great with the watch face. Your are so clever at jewellery making

Gaby Acosta said...

Te quedó padrísimo, las piedras realmente le dan vida y lo transforman por completo. Saludos.

Tina said...

Gorgeous Ana, it looks great!

Alex said...

Awesome job Ana, it looks gorgeous, I know I would wear it!! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Fe-Fe said...

That's so pretty Ana, how fab to be able to make your watch match your jewelry. I'm so jealous!

Janine said...

What a great idea!!! Love the colors of the beads.. It will really look good on you!

Sadie said...

Wonderful - the beads are so pretty & go really well.

Anonymous said...

Wow, that is excellent hun. I love how you have given life to an old watch, it's stunning!

Sarah C said...

Loks fantastic Ana. You should be proud to wear it :D xx

Anonymous said...

Aw Ana you do the most beautiful Beadwork..This is a beautiful watch:)xhope you had a great Easter:)x

Jeni Glee said...

Oh how I wish I could do beading! I have a tremor in my hands and so I am limited on what I can do and beading is one of them. Since I can't, Ana, I will just enjoy your lovely, lovely creations like this watch....gee, you made it brand new. Way to go!

joslyn said...

i have been wanting to do this to one of my watches. thanks for the inspiration. very cute.

Louise F NZ said...

This is fantastic Ana! You are so clever, I love the wire work and fab colours

Sammie said...

Hi!
I just hopped here and am not quite sure how! But I am so glad I did. I love the variety of things you make. This watch looks fantastic and I adore the ATC business cards you made.
I'm just back from my Easter break and will soon be posting details of my PIF competition on my blog if you'd like. I hope you will.
Best wishes,
SammieJay

Paula said...

Hi! Just dropping by to say I love your creations.

Hot Paws is sooooo adoreable!!

Edleen said...

Ana! i love watches and yours is Gorgeous!!!

Lauren said...

You really brought that back to life - beautiful job Ana!

Dawn♥ said...

Ohhh what a beautiful watch! You do such lovely work with wire and beads! You go girl!

Pearl said...

Wow all your work is so creative !love the green in this watch strap !

Patty Tanúz said...

Wowowow, me encanta, este reloj se vería absolutamente bello en mi mano jajajajajajaja, te quedó precioso amiga!

Anonymous said...

Antes de que se me pase, queria comentar ayer sobre to reloj, me parece relindo, los colores son muy lindos tambien.

Debbie said...

Really gorgeous Ana, love those beads. :) :)

Debbie x

Dawny P said...

Ana that is so pretty - I love it. I wish I could do my own jewellry. You're so clever xx

Dawn said...

beautiful watch. I love the greens. Fantastic job.

saffiertje said...

great job ana!!!!

Julie said...

How clever and creative, lovely work

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