Recycled jewelry Candy wrapper origami

Agenda Review of last time Take notes on how to make a candy wrapper origami link Watch demo of candy wrapper origami link As a class make at least 3 candy wrapper origami links

Last time We found out about our first assignment for term 2 recycled jewelry We went over why we are making recycled jewelry and what other artists are making. Than we brainstormed ideas of what we could make with specific objects. We took notes on how to make a paper bead Everyone made at least one paper bead.

Candy wrapper jewelry There are lots of candy wrapper jewelry techniques We will be covering origami today. You can use almost any type of origami than add it to your jewelry like a pendant or charm. We are going to learn how to make a link to make about anything.

Candy wrapper links https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQvXV8U2mxw

Step 1 Collect candy wrappers You will need a lot for this project 3 links makes 1 inch Determine the size of your jewelry and that will tell you how many you will need. They need to be made of a wax type paper. Tootsie rolls and pops Blow pops or dum dums Starbursts or now and laters

Step 2 Either use starburst wrappers Or Cut your candy wrapper into the same size as a starburst wrapper (2 ½ ” X 1 2/3 “)

Step 3 Fold papers in half long ways Unfold and fold each end to the crease in the middle

Step 4 Fold the outsides into the middle again making the paper thinner still Than fold in half

Step 5 Fold the paper in half the other way now. Than fold each outside into the center.

Step 6 Make all the links first. Than link them by inserting the end pieces into the other end pieces Alternate back and forth so they make a zig zag.

Step 7 Create a hole for a fastener Or Link them together at the end.

Demonstration Listen and follow along for this demonstration you will need. 3 candy wrappers or magazine papers cut into the shape of candy wrappers