Bracelets constructed from post-consumer tin cans.

Lights! Sound! ACTION! These bracelets were created on “location”, in my studio while a visiting six-person film crew (from Craft In America) positioned lights, microphones, and camera for a close-up focused on my hands.

Crafting became measured in digital seconds as I cut, filed, and riveted with familiar movements to fabricated bracelets that reflected how I was feeling - like a star. My craftsmanship was on full display, transforming humble tin can materials into a bracelet for a future audience.

”Feeling Like A Star” (center front) displays pastel scenes, small gold stars, metallic stars, and a teapot constellation that reflect my memories of a surreal filmmaking experience.
“Created Exclusively Bracelet” (right) is also part of the studio footage. You can watch my JEWELRY segment with Harriete Estel Berman by clicking here.

Corrugated Bracelet Series

recycled materials post consumer tin cans jewelry

All of my jewelry is made from recycled materials removed from the waste stream of our society.

Bracelets constructed from post consumer recycled tin cans by Harriete Estel Berman are a commentary about our consumer society. The same way we wear jewelry to communicate personal and political messages, we make purchases to create an identity in our consumer society. This art jewelry recycles our unconscious consumption of advertising, marketing, and possession as identification.

Click on an image below for a larger picture and more information including a price and description. There are many bracelets available for purchase or exhibition that are not shown here.

Half circle green with peppermint candies bracelet from recycled tin cans

Wheat Thins reccycled tin cans and Purple Japanese Bracelet a

Harriete Estel Berman showing off a fabulous selection of bracelets from recycled tin cans. w

Vintage Salt Water Taffy with red and yellow stripe or bracelet from recycled tin cans is very thin and easy to wear.

Vintage Salt Water Taffy Bracelet above is also shown worn in the photo left. Click on any image on this page to see a lot more amazing bracelets made from recycled tin cans.

"Wasabi Peas" Column bracelet with Nutrition Facts

"Wasabi Peas" Column bracelet with Nutrition Facts

Bracelet red/blue/yellow, 2004

Bracelet red/blue/yellow, 2004

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Just-Released-Hours-Free-Bracelet Aol.jpg

Bracelets in Subdued Colors

Bracelets in Subdued Colors

Bracelets, 1998-99

Bracelets, 1998-99

Figurative Bracelets

Figurative Bracelets

Bracelets, 1997-98

Bracelets, 1997-98

Wrist Corsage Bracelets

Wrist Corsage Bracelets

Five Bracelets

Thin Bracelets, 2003

Thin Bracelets, 2003

Bracelets, 1999-2000

Bracelets, 1999-2000

Scallop Edge Bracelets

Scallop Edge Bracelets

Prestige, Value and Identity Bracelets

Prestige, Value and Identity Bracelets

"Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte" Bracelets

"Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte" Bracelets

Round Scalloped Bracelet

Round Scalloped Bracelet

Fantasy Purple Paddleboat On Red Bracelet, 2007

Fantasy Purple Paddleboat On Red Bracelet, 2007

Heart Shaped "Sweethearts" Bracelet, 2007

Heart Shaped "Sweethearts" Bracelet, 2007

Column Bracelet Pink Elephant, 2004

Column Bracelet Pink Elephant, 2004

Column Bracelet with people in black hot air balloon, 2004

Column Bracelet with people in black hot air balloon, 2004

Bracelet with lady bugs, 2004

Bracelet with lady bugs, 2004

Bracelets with bead accents, 2004

Bracelets with bead accents, 2004

Ruffle astronomy bracelet

Ruffle astronomy bracelet

Pink Elephant Bracelet, 2004

Pink Elephant Bracelet, 2004

Fancy octagonal bracelet with teal & gold pattern

Fancy octagonal bracelet with teal & gold pattern

Candies on gold and black, 2004

Candies on gold and black, 2004

California Gold Uniformity of Granulation is a bracelet constructed from recycled tin cans.

Bracelet fabricated from recycled tin containers; 10k gold; brass detail; plastic core.

1.5 cm depth x 27 cm diameter

Permanent Collection of the Crocker Art Museum

Permanent Collection Crocker Art Museum Sacramento CA 3/09