Recycled Prom Crafts
Prom is right around the corner, and here are some inexpensive recycled prom crafts to help you create a one of a kind look for prom!
Prom Crafts: Pasta Jewelry
When many people think of pasta crafts they think of kindergarten, but there are many pasta crafts that teens and adults will enjoy as well. This article will provide you with several prom jewelry crafts using pasta.
Star Bracelet
Pastina is a type of pasta that looks like tiny stars, and it a great way to decorate an old, ugly bracelet. For this craft you will need a wide bracelet, pastina,a paper plate, pigment powder, a dry paintbrush, and glue. Start this craft by pouring the pastina onto the paper plate; sprinkle some pigment powder into the pastina, and mix it with your hand to cover the pasta lightly.
Then cover the bracelet in glue, and roll the bracelet in the pastina to coat the entire thing. Allow the bracelet to dry for at least an hour; hen use the paintbrush to lightly remove the excess pigment, and your prom pasta jewelry craft is ready to wear.
Bow Ring
Bow shaped pasta is fun to eat, and it is great for making a ring. For this prom craft you will need a pasta bow, paint, a paintbrush, a hot glue gun, hot glue sticks, and a ring back. Start this craft by painting the pasta bow and allow it to dry. Remember to add a design to the bow if you like; you can also add glitter or decoupage the button for a more unique look. Then glue the bow to the ring, and your prom jewelry is done.
Dangling Spiral Necklace
You can make a unique dangling spiral necklace for prom using pasta. For this craft you will need a few spiral pasta noodles, a long needle or pin, fishing line, a clasp, and paint. Start this project by boiling the noodles until they are slightly soft.
Then slip the needle through the spiral so it dangles, and allow your pasta to dry out again; this will take a few hours. During this time cut the fishing line so it is long enough for a necklace. Paint the dry pasta to match your jewelry colors, and allow it to dry again. Complete this craft by slipping the pasta onto the fishing line and tying the clasps to the ends of the fishing lines.Making unique jewelry for prom is a great way to make sure your look is one of a kind. Your homemade crafts are also a great way to show how creative you can be. Try making these pasta jewelry crafts for your prom, and you will be proud of your creations.
Inexpensive Recycled Prom Hair Barrette Crafts
The perfect hair style is important when planning for your prom, and homemade prom barrettes are a great way to make your look unique and inexpensive. You can make several pretty prom barrettes using recycled materials, and this article will provide you with three inexpensive recycled prom hair barrette crafts.
Plastic Bottle Flowers
You can make pretty flowers using plastic bottles, and all you will need for this prom craft is an empty green plastic bottle, a pen knife or scissors, paint, a paint brush, a barrette, a hot glue gun, a marker, and hot glue sticks.
Start this prom craft by drawing four or five petal shapes onto the plastic bottle. These are easy to make by drawing tear drop shapes. Also draw two leaf shapes onto the bottle by drawing rounded diamond shapes. Use the pen knife or scissors to cut these shapes out. Paint the petals whatever color you like and allow them to dry.
Now use your hot glue gun to assemble your recycled flower and attach it to the barrette. Start by gluing the leaves in an L shape, and add the petals one at a time. You can also add a pretty bead or button to the middle of the flower if you would like. When the hot glue is done you can wear your inexpensive prom barrette.
Decoupage Bottle Cap
You can make an awesome barrette using bottle caps and old magazines; you will also need scissors, glue, a barrette, a hot glue gun, and glue sticks for this inexpensive prom craft. Start this craft by finding fun images that are the same size as a bottle cap and cut them out.
Glue the images to the inside of the bottle cap, and glue some colored paper from the magazine to the outside of the bottle cap. You can also add glue to the edge of the bottle cap and dip it in glitter for a sparkly look. When the bottle caps have dried use the hot glue gun to attach them to the barrette, and your one of a kind recycled prom barrette is finished.
Painted Lid
Lids are often overlooked, but they can make a lot of inexpensive recycled crafts. For this prom barrette you will need a lid, a hot glue gun, hot glue sticks, paint, a barrette, and a paintbrush. When deciding on what paint to use for this prom craft take the color of your dress into consideration. It is also important to take the pattern of your dress into consideration when completing this inexpensive barrette as well.
Now start by painting the entire inside and outside of the lid one solid color. Next add the details to this piece. If you have a floral print, paint a flower similar to the flowers on your dress. If you have a polka dot dress add some dots to the lid. If your dress is solid color feel free to paint whatever you like on the lid. When the lid is painted and has dried use the glue gun to glue it to the barrette for an inexpensive recycled prom accessory.
Making a prom barrette from recycled materials is inexpensive, fun, and creative. These craft ideas will make your prom look unique and all your own; so try them today.
