Every time a cosmetics tube goes into trash, it adds that much to landfills. Not a lot of us would give thought to it, but even tubes containing face creams, scrubs or face packs can be repurposed.
It is all about figuring out what material such tubes are made of. I picked up one of my old tubes that ran out of cream, and used its empty container to experiment with making earrings. The result is somewhat rugged. But it has given me loads of ideas for future projects.
Things you will need to make these earrings:
-- used and old cream tube...wash it thoroughly
-- keep handy lots of sequins and beads for the experiment
-- a pair of scissors
-- 3-D outliners of the colours of your choice
-- some beads and buttons (optional)
-- jump rings and fish hooks
-- jewellery/jewerly pliers
-- multi-purpose craft glue
-- small hole punch
Firstly, wash the tube thoroughly. This takes time.
Cut the flattened edge of the tube off. You are now left with a hollow piece.
Cut its surface in such a way that you get two flat pieces. These pieces have a bend, which you could use to your advantage.
IIf there is residual cream, wipe it off with a wet tissue or wash it and dry it again. You will also notice that some tubes have vinyl sticker packaging, You may remove this with hot and soapy water. The process may be messy. Load yourself with some patience.
After this, you could cut it to shapes of your choice. And embellish with sequins.
Use a small hole punch to make a hole on one end of the pieces each.
Fix jump rings to these holes. Here I have tried my hand with the 3-D outliner. You will notice it is still not dry.
Allow the pieces to dry and fix the fish hooks. And your pair of repurposed cream tube earrings is ready for use.
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It is all about figuring out what material such tubes are made of. I picked up one of my old tubes that ran out of cream, and used its empty container to experiment with making earrings. The result is somewhat rugged. But it has given me loads of ideas for future projects.
-- used and old cream tube...wash it thoroughly
-- keep handy lots of sequins and beads for the experiment
-- a pair of scissors
-- 3-D outliners of the colours of your choice
-- some beads and buttons (optional)
-- jump rings and fish hooks
-- jewellery/jewerly pliers
-- multi-purpose craft glue
-- small hole punch
Firstly, wash the tube thoroughly. This takes time.
Cut the flattened edge of the tube off. You are now left with a hollow piece.
Cut its surface in such a way that you get two flat pieces. These pieces have a bend, which you could use to your advantage.
IIf there is residual cream, wipe it off with a wet tissue or wash it and dry it again. You will also notice that some tubes have vinyl sticker packaging, You may remove this with hot and soapy water. The process may be messy. Load yourself with some patience.
After this, you could cut it to shapes of your choice. And embellish with sequins.
Use a small hole punch to make a hole on one end of the pieces each.
Fix jump rings to these holes. Here I have tried my hand with the 3-D outliner. You will notice it is still not dry.
Allow the pieces to dry and fix the fish hooks. And your pair of repurposed cream tube earrings is ready for use.
T
Try them on a day you want to do something new. The pair I made is not so perfect, but is bound to draw compliments. Run your head on other ideas with cream tubes too. Crafting is all about trying new experiments using existing objects. And not fretting about imperfect pieces.
Picture Courtesy: Radhika M B
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