Cornstarch Resin Jewelry by EverybodyGreen
by Jasmin Malik Chua, Jersey City, USA on 03.26.08
Part adornment, part anti-plastic statement, these nickel- and lead-free cornstarch-resin-based bracelets by EverybodyGreen were designed to aid environmental non-profits, as well as raise public consciousness about eco-friendly alternatives.
Strung on organic hemp cord and embellished with a "Go Green" charm made from recycled brass, the bracelets come in coordinating sets of three ($15), in color themes with names such as "berries," "crystal," "ocean," and "dusk." EverybodyGreen will donate 10 percent of each sale to selected organizations such as Oceana, Earth Resource Foundationa, and The Clean Water Fund. (The company's goal is to raise $1 million by the end of 2008.) For old-school shoppers, you can also find the line at retailers such as Nordstrom's, Claire's, and Mandee's.
More pictures below the jump. ::EverybodyGreen
Is it possible to make this stuff at home, or buy the raw materials to create jewelry? If not or it's patented, cool, but I'd love to see this spread.
I don't know where the resin part comes in, but those beads look very similar to the 'dough' you make from the recipe on the back of a cornstarch box. 'Resin' might only be water-based polyurethane, you could experiment with mixing in a little Mod Podge or dipping them in matte water-based varnish when you're done. Once the dough has cooled, it is hard enough to use as a weapon. Yep, that's the voice of experience talking.
The cornstarch with the recipe on the back is the brand with the Native American woman's head with the body of an ear of corn. Or, just search the web for cornstarch dough.
This looks really good, but I am aware that GMO is a major issue on corn. The new eco material from corn called INGEO is not GMO free as the corn is cultivated in the States
Corn is in so very many products & is becoming a common allergy these days. This could eventually become as dangerous as a peanut-resin-based bracelet would be.
Corn is also usually genetically modified and pesticide rich.
Well atleast they're trying to do something about it. Would you rather no one did anything. Write to them and mention it. I write letters and they certainly alert the company to you concerns.