Old Buttons & An Old Drawer Back Plate Cuff Bracelet

by A. E. Syphers.
(Gulf Coast Florida)

You can make jewelry out of anything, including items that seem worlds apart. Too many “good things” just get discarded when they could start a whole new life completely different than how they were used originally.

The fun, creative part is figuring out how to do this in a balanced, cohesive way. I had an old brass backplate that went between the bureau itself and the pull. It was Eastlake style and I loved it.

After bending it to wrist shape I decided to keep the “old looking” theme and added a large antique glass jet button with two smaller black glass buttons off to the side. Of course some sparkle was a requirement for me.

I added two sections of a vintage bracelet to the back for a safety chain and a bit of felt to the back.

A. E. Syphers
Time On My Hands