Postage Stamp Paper and Resin Jewelry

Artist/photographer Betsy Siber of Foxglove Accessories [edit: site no longer available, but here is her new website, Betsy Siber Art + Illustration] makes stylish jewelry in her Chicago studio.

She encases cancelled postage stamps in silver and protects them with drops of beautiful, shiny resin.


The colorful bracelets, rings, necklaces, cuff links, and earrings are eye-catching conversation starters.



Vintage stamps in shades of red from around the world make up this pair of earrings. Betsy laminates the stamps onto sturdy cardstock and cuts out each teardrop shape. 



You may have seen her work in Garth Johnson's book, 1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse, and Jenn Mason's Altered Paper Jewelry.

Just a reminder... today is the last day of the Fashion Origami book/kit GIVEAWAY by Klutz. Leave a comment here to enter. I'll announce the winners tomorrow!
Ann Martin
Ann Martin

This is a short biography of the post author and you can replace it with your own biography.

Older Post Newer Post

Comments

  1. MelissaMarch 31, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    Very clever!

    ReplyDelete
  2. PhilippaMarch 31, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    What a great idea! There are so many different creative possibilities using resin, and this jewellery is just fabulous. Very inspiring.

    ReplyDelete
  3. AnnMarch 31, 2010 at 3:08 PM

    oh wow, i love these. I especially like the necklace in the second picture.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Mary CorbetMarch 31, 2010 at 6:05 PM

    Very nice! The cufflinks would make a great gift!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Vidhya GanesanApril 1, 2010 at 8:12 AM

    The bracelet looks dashing!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Cindy Lietz, Polymer Clay TutorApril 11, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    What a lovely thing to do with canceled stamps. Stamp collectors would especially love these!

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. I try to respond to questions within 24 hours, so please check back.