Amazing what you can do with old zippers. The contemporary handmade jewelry trend with vintage zippers has been a craze for years now. Still, I do spot new jewelry designs still today.
Sure you’ve seen our ‘Zipper Jewelry’ -tutorial before. It was simple back then. Today I want to show you the added sophistication that has resulted from this being an ongoing trend.
Here’s collective inspiration to transform your stash of zippers into wearable jewelry.
Handmade Jewelry Top Zipper Designs
 | 1. Vintage Violet Pendant by Amalia Versaci (https://www.etsy.com/shop/AmaliaVersaci) |
 | 2. Zipper Embellished Sunglasses by Wang / Hurricane Style (stylehurricane.blogspot.com) |
| 3. Zipper Bracelet by Kate Cusack (https://www.katecusack.com) |
 | 4. Zipper Butterfly Necklace by Reborne (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Reborne-Jewelry/128740153809704) |
 | 5. Zipper Flower Bracelet by Craftoholics Anonymous (https://www.craftaholicsanonymous.net) |
| 6. Zipper Necklace by Kate Cusack |
| 7. Cheery Zipper Leaves Jewelry by Woolly Fabulous (https://www.flickr.com/photos/woolly_fabulous/). In fact, you see lots of zippers combined with felt & jewels these days…Personally, I love zipper jewelry that combines zips with other materials, like at this brooch. It allow for a much greater variety of designs featuring unique, creative jewellery design ideas. |
 | 8. Zipper Ballet Flats by Craftoholic Anonymous (https://diaryofacraftaholic.blogspot.com/2010/02/zipper-ruffle-ballet-flats-tutorial.html) |
 | 9. Cute Zipper Canvas by Amalia Versaci (on what to do with those tiny bits of zippers left over from jewelry projects) |
Vintage Zipper Jewelry Making Supplies
- Jewelry Making Supply 1: Recycled zippers, needle and thread – in your stash. Only vintage zippers please, as there’s no point in buying new ones to make vintage zipper jewelry.
- Jewelry Making Supply 2: Sewing Machine
(best choice)
- Jewelry Making Supply 3: Fabric Glue
- Jewelry Making Supply 4: Jewelry Wire
- Jewelry Making Supply 5: Jewelry Needles
- Jewelry Making Supply 6: Jewelry Making Supplies (Tool Set)
- Jewelry Making Supply 7: Felt for Craft Activities
- Jewelry Making Supply 8: Magnifier Lamp
