Bubble Explosion in Turquoise Guatemalan Recycled CD Button Earrings Shubhra Singh Sterling silver & amethyst

Sterling silver & amethyst

this charming bull figurine is painted by hand with intricate Mexican folk art motifs in brown

and the necklace fastens with a sterling silver clasp

this short sleeve t-shirt is made for years of wear

This playful monkey can hang in any position thanks to the brass hooks on its hands

Bubble Explosion in Turquoise Guatemalan Recycled CD Button Earrings Shubhra Singh Sterling silver & amethystRosario Leiva of Guatemala has sought a creative and unique way to create new forms of use for those items that many take as 'waste,' as well as raise awareness of the damage we do to the environment. These button earrings, made from recycled CDs, are the perfect example. She begins by melting down the discs, then pours the liquid into molds. Later, she paints them with acrylic and uses a blowtorch to carefully insert the sterling silver earring