Creating Jewelry With Old Watch Cases

These tiny cases are like miniature shadow boxes you can fill them with almost anything and create your own masterpiece . Upcyling is the best way to create !
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[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Do any of you keep old watches just because you hope that you will have a idea to use them ?

[@ymrelang]

Watches along with all kind of things!!! Thanks for this video! It helps a lot!!!!!

[@yeevee2297]

hi Susan, I kept them, because I wanted to wear them again. I did put new batteries in it every time, but it didn't seem to work. Now I know why I kept them for all those years :-)

[@erinwood4968]

I’ve kept mine, knowing I would find a use for them 😊 Thanks for all the ideas 🤗

[@rhondaglass6711]

I'm 63 yrs old and still have some from my childhood as well as my mom's old ones. Thanks for the wonderful ideas. I love how motivating you are. I can't wait to start on them!

[@StitchesbySharonH]

I keep mine too! I thought I was the only one, lol! I’m so glad to know that you, and other crafters, save/hoard weird/odd things too! Thank you for the great ideas as well!

[@LadyB_20]

Susan is the art teacher we all love. Whenever I do some crafting or beadwork. I pop in her videos to get the creative juices flowing. Thank you so much Susan!!!

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

I adore your snoring fur baby. I have 5 Boxers in my home. You wanna talk about snoring, LOL

[@haakdraakje]

Sounds like a piece of heaven....

[@dragonfly5220]

You are the Queen of Recycling! You truly amaze me! I am not throwing anything out, waiting for Susan to come up with a new life for old, broken parts and pieces. Princess Abu has her own chair now in the intro! Love her little snores!!!

[@debrabrown7227]

Well what a treat, 2 videos from Susan. Thank you ! After a weekend of 12 hour shifts, I can relax now and watch your videos. The best part is I’m off for a week so can try these out😁. I am so very grateful to you for taking the time over the months to make these so we can learn and get inspiration from you beautiful pieces. We are expecting snow ☃️next week, we are in a lockdown, so the best thing to do is make these😁 perfect solution! Take care Susan.💕🐾🇬🇧⭐️

[@otterwench]

i would be hard pressed to pick a favorite tutorial from you but this one has to be near the top. Not only have it collected broken watches to use but my mom has given me her watch pieces collection as well, now that she is moving to assisted living. I think I will make her a pendant.

[@rtsyfrtsy924]

I made one out of a tiny women's dress watch, the face was smaller than a dime. I used a tiny little charm of a swallow on a sky background and UV resin. The magnifying effect of the resin on the little charm is awesome. It was highly detailed but very cheaply made. This way I get to love the symbolism of the swallow (they always come home, year after year) without it getting bent or the gold tone finish wearing off.

[@tomikohunter802]

I love 💕 your puppy, she is so cute. I love 💕 your nail color too.

[@refunctioncrafts4928]

Very beautiful! I love altering watches and this is a great new thing for me. Never thought of using polymer clay. Thanks for sharing!♥️♥️

[@mariarosahierroserna4518]

UNA BUENISIMA IDEA PRECIOSO ME ENCANTÓ GRACIAS POR COMPARTIRLO 💋🌹

[@dianamorris5327]

Thank you, we are in the middle of another snow storm, this video is just what I needed, time to go shovel snow

[@jacquiliddell1811]

Wonderful! My favourite is the white one then the double watch faces. I do keep all my old watches but never thought I would do anything with them. OMG the last one is WOW,!

[@clare9637]

I have some small Victorian photographs of women in fabulous flamboyant hats that I didn't know what to do with. This could be the perfect answer. Thank you Susan for your time and patience

[@elizabethwebster6696]

A lovely idea will hunt out any old watches I might have.

[@pingmckay]

Thank you! Once again just gorgeous!

[@jneigler]

Clever idea. Very Pretty . Thanks. Stay safe and stay well.

[@berniceseigel6482]

You are fabulous!

[@marthatownsend7702]

BEAUTIFUL !!! I think some mini clay fish aquarium would be awesome !!!

[@j.c.7555]

I can’t get over how beautiful your work is. You are so inspiring and your bead work is amazing. I love your snoring pup. Ours passed in Nov. on my birthday and I miss her terribly. Tfs💕💕💕🙋‍♀️

[@mariarosarialarosa142]

Greta idea!!! yuo are my teacher!!! Thanks

[@augustsamplesglittercrotch4194]

your intro is GREAT

[@sherylstock8687]

Now I know what to do with all the old watch faces that I have. I have seen the ones where they put photos in them, which would only work for someone who knows the person in the photo. This project will make it work for anyone, great idea, you have more talent then any one person should be allowed to have. If one color looks good, make one in every color Lol! :)

[@anitahorn1457]

Love you ideas!!! ♥️💐

[@carolynduryea3175]

I have so many old watches laying around and wonder what to do with them. Thank so much for the ideas. I going to have so much fun using my old watches. And the parts that you take out can be used in resin or other polymer clay designs. I always love your work. Reusing and wasting nothing. Thank you😊

[@annushca09]

Приятно смотреть как работает мастер. Все просто на высшем пилотаже. Интересная идея и такой хороший мастер класс.

[@HuskyMama1009]

I love love love your videos! Am giggling, as a wire artist I did smile when you said you weren't one; I am not an accomplished clay artist as you are so balances! I have used your techniques to make dragon scales and pods which turned out beautifully. I am working (finally) on the box of old watches I have. Keep sharing your talents-- thank you!

[@tammyfehse7274]

Your mind is so full of creativity,,,you blow me away with these watch recycling! Thank you for sharing your Genius with the world!

[@walternicolas6927]

Hello how are you doing today 💖

[@cece3194]

So cool and I have a little box full of broken old watches!!! Guess what I'll be doing!! :)

[@lizzyb2732]

This was awesome. Your talent and creativity combine to make a beautiful end result.

[@allisonbarry720]

These are such cool ideas! Thank you for the amazing inspiration. Every time you post I'm always blown away

[@merrilew]

Wow! Wow! Wow! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@pamandrews3220]

These are great!! So much fun.

[@walternicolas6927]

Hello how are you doing today 💖

[@denisejohnson3148]

You are AMAZING Ms Susan!

[@peggynance9438]

Wow these are so unique and beautiful. You really have a creative style that shines beautifully. God bless you.

[@dashingtheresa2459]

Very Artistic and a good eye.. Thank you for sharing...

[@suzannagrove7259]

Fabulous work/creative and talented...that would be you.

[@krystynasanecka6612]

Hello Susan, I love your animations at the beginning of the video. Everything that is created in your hands is beautiful and unique. Thanks a lot:)))

[@anitahorn1457]

I can't wait to see what you create next....soooo wonderful and love the repurposing of materials.XOXO Anita in Texas

[@justtubingby129]

The last one reminds me of Frida Kahlo 🌺

[@asdf-JKLL]

Your videos are seriously so calming to me. Here I am sitting in a RIDICULOUSLY LONG LINE at the pharmacy, because apparently ppl here at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA refuse to get their lives together even tho we’re on MONTH 11 OF COVID. 🤬🤬🤬🤬 Sitting in my car (I’ve been in this line for 4 hours now!!) binging on Susan & her calming voice watching the artist at work. 🌟💕

[@vickyrushton1783]

Soooooooo beautiful I also have a snoring puppy. She’s doing it as I type😁

[@kathiehayes865]

Somehow I missed this tutorial when it came out. So glad I perused your page and found it. Thank you. You have skills, girl! 😊

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

You are so welcome!

[@Uniquely-You]

Amazing idea per usual! I love that light blue and white rose bead! I miss you cane tutorials they are the best always

[@kristinetorrecillas1131]

I enjoy watching you work

[@carolyncervantes6828]

Thank you for sharing your ideas--you are very talented!!!

[@tanianewton5837]

Awesome your work is beautiful

[@darsmith3448]

Mrs. Susan, you create the most beautiful jewelry. Your polymer clay videos, when KZbin first suggested them to me, were flabbergasting to me. I had no idea. And 2 years later I am still learning, and continue to be grateful that you take the time to help us! We had a diversion along the way. No worries! When I close my eyes, I can see more than before! Thank you! Blessings and Re Jouir -Darlene

[@donnajohnson5092]

This is so cool and making the roses is pretty much the same technique you do for paper roses only with clay I’m gonna try this

[@valliepringle1745]

So beautiful! Thanks for sharing

[@walternicolas6927]

Hello how are you doing today 💖

[@bonniedoody3831]

Susan these are beautiful!

[@sophieoffie5869]

Total Perfection! I just love the flowers in the shadow box! They look so vintage! What a EXCELLENT idea!

[@jaquelinepaul7384]

You're amazing thank you❤❤❤❤

[@crystalduck9859]

Love your stuff❣️Colour combos, designs, everything!!🤗❤️From 🇨🇦

[@zoeemiko8149]

I got the fondant cutters in every shape I found. They've become one of my absolute favorite clay tools in my arsenal. That and my Susan inspired needle tool!

[@maria-to1tr]

SO FUN!!! I can’t wait to do this 😍

[@lechat8533]

So pretty :))) Thank you very much for the inspiration!

[@leonanelson2444]

They are all beautiful, thank you

[@lindaaldridge5165]

Beautiful, thank you for sharing!

[@doubleblessings-royalcrowr1669]

You make such pretty pieces. Very clever.

[@carriegiles9240]

What artistry!

[@jewelryhandmadedg9617]

Wow amazing 😍 beautiful art 👍

[@crystalmontgomery-yantzie2638]

I'm in awe of how you put these pieces together. The white necklace with pink flowers is absolutely stunning, and I'm really loving the lacy/flower polymer clay beads you've used in several other designs. Wow, Susan, your talent is limitless.

[@louiseprettyjohns3839]

Gosh you really are super talented. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge 🙏🏻

[@bonniefaltz9505]

Leave it to you Susan to find a use for old watches. Guess who will be searching her attic for some that she saved not wanting to throw them out. Thanks Susan! Can't wait to try this project.

[@franklicari298]

Genius idea

[@bronwynwilson3322]

Absolutely love your work

[@janineputzer5664]

Love this. Very nice. I do get a bit frustrated with the lack of focus at times though.

[@joanc7422]

You are amazing! You have incredible creative vision. I just happened upon your video - I'm not even sure how. I don't make jewelry. I don't do beading or wire work. So it's truly serendipity and my lucky day that I found you. Your creations are extraordinary. Thank you - for the beauty you create, the inspiration, and the lightening of my heart.

[@karenthomas2302]

Again completely beautiful art. Tfs hugs 😁

[@cynthiaswank6678]

There really beautiful I just love your craft rooms the old flat wooden files just gorgeous.

[@carolekinsey7835]

A great way of recycling old watches. I really fell in love either the white one. It looked so fresh and bright. That Boho one at the end was amazing. X

[@user-nm6hj3pt1q]

Beautiful! Love it!

[@kimberlygroeneweg1854]

Wow your well just amazing as usual. 🙂 Very much enjoy your work and style..💜

[@queenbunnyfoofoo6112]

These are so nice....very creative!

[@goreytinies]

good stuff Susan, thanks

[@gypsyrobin]

Don't say the roses don't look like roses, they do in fact look like the old fashioned ruffle roses. They do look realistic, I love them.

[@Rachellemiano]

These are beautiful! So inspiring!

[@lilaalabed2527]

Hi Susan. I really didn't think I was going to like this tutorial. I was just thinking old junky watches...Well, you have never disappointed before and I am glad I watched the tutorial! These are simply beautiful! I like your style girl! You repurpose things all the time, never making it feel cheap or junky. Some people just glue an egg carton to a can and call it "art". You don't. I cannot tell you how many stashes I have now of things I used to throw away. Pieces of cardboard, things that make pretty textures...Thank you. This is just another one of your great creations. Thank you for sharing. Now, to go look through my watches...

[@Jules1280]

Susan this is sooo eco friendly. Love your inspiration. Blessings to all!

[@beadlady9111]

Great ideas as always. Thank you for sharing! 🌸🌺🌼🌷🌹🌻

[@evanestrick322]

You do beautiful work great design

[@blackitikatt533]

BEAUTIFUL!😃💕

[@shellybeals2806]

Gorgeous just Gorgeousness 💗👏🏻💗👏🏻💗👏🏻thank you Queen of imagination and magic 🥰😊

[@Bramblebee-vw7vm]

So very relaxing...

[@kimveazey9036]

Seriously beautiful work!

[@louisecalkin8127]

Aaaaamazing i know what im doing in the weekend, op shopping and clay woohoo! You are super cool and inspiring

[@gladystoledo1192]

Love it ur amazing love them all

[@221b-Maker-Street]

Those pendants are absolutely _glorious!_ Thank you, Susan. 🤗

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Glad you like them!

[@VaniaJacobs]

Faboulous!!!

[@skullingtonfly]

You are awesome 👏

[@tishsmiddy71]

Too Cool ❤️ thank you ☺️

[@jaildelemos9545]

trabalhos lindos!!!!!! Você tem Blythe😍

[@janeevans9700]

Susan your killing me! something more I want to try! Fabulous ,as always!

[@beadmore]

Hi Susan, Very beautiful project. I do have a bag of watch casings & now i know what to do w/ them. Once again you have created something useful & beautiful out of discarded trash. 🙂 Tfs. ❤ your little pups snores.

[@donnajosephsonblatz5058]

Beautiful pieces. I love old watches. Thanks Susan.

[@yvonnebuckley1740]

Susan, you are such a treasure!, these are delightful! 😊

[@chandrakaladev6741]

Everything you create is filled with magic and brings so much of happiness. Is truly inspiring.

[@curtain1750]

Love these

[@MoniqueAO888]

Great idea !!!

[@pinaspeziale2439]

Wow!!!! You are so inventive !! Enjoyed it so much watching ❤️👍❤️👍

[@Nakitzalepotice]

Every one of your videos are real treasure. You give all the details, many different ideas, variations... you are selfless person and I'm sure many people appreciate you here and in your every day life. Thank you 💗