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Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Cork Fabric And Ceramic

I've been curious about cork fabric ever since Lisa Peters Russ started carrying it on her website and since Heather Powers did a tutorial with it last week. Specifically, I wanted to see how it would look with my ceramic jewelry components.

So what is cork fabric? Cork fabric, often referred to as an ethical alternative to leather, is made with a thin layer of cork that is permanently bonded to fabric. No trees are cut down or harmed, so it is a sustainable product. It is strong, durable and flexible. You can even sew purses out of it! It is easier to cut than leather and it comes in many colors and designs. There are tons of beautiful patterns, but I wanted to start with solid color sheets as a background layer for my ceramic pieces.
I thought these rounded teardrop shapes would pair well with my yellow and blue ceramic earring charms and some silver spacer accents. What do you think? I have lots of ideas percolating in my head now, for more cork fabric jewelry. It's a welcome emotional boost to have something new to create with while we all shelter in place. I think I'm onto something fun!


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10 comments:

  1. LindsayMay 12, 2020 at 2:58 PM

    Really interesting Linda x

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    1. LindaMay 16, 2020 at 9:55 PM

      Thanks. It opens new possibilities to explore.

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  2. Tracy MinardsMay 12, 2020 at 5:16 PM

    Beautiful. I've been using cork fabric and cord in my jewellery for a while now. I live in Portugal where cork is such an important and traditional part of this country's history. I'm proud to be able to support this industry for future generations to benefit from. The possibilities of using cork are endless x

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    1. LindaMay 16, 2020 at 9:53 PM

      Thank you. I know I will be using more cork fabric in the future.

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  3. Suhana HartMay 13, 2020 at 4:02 AM

    Gorgeous Linda. I’ve come across cork cords too when I was looking for leather alternative ❤️

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    1. LindaMay 16, 2020 at 9:51 PM

      Thank you, Suhana! I'd be interested in seeing the cords too.

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  4. Sue RobinsonMay 14, 2020 at 8:28 AM

    These are lovely! And i'm all for leather alternatives :-)

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    1. LindaMay 16, 2020 at 9:50 PM

      Thank you. It's a fun, sustainable product.

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  5. DivyaMay 15, 2020 at 9:38 AM

    I have seen cork fabric before but I didnt know that it was available as a retail supply.

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    1. LindaMay 16, 2020 at 9:49 PM

      Quite a few Etsy shops carry it now, plus Lisa Peters Art.

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