Wired Resistance Handmade Designer Jewelry

Featured Artisan Products - Wired Resistance

Wired products & Chicago skyline

 

Melissa Kolbusz, creator of (wired)

 

Cool Planet is excited to collaborate with Melissa Kolbusz on some exclusive products and introduce you to her other innovative and green products.

*If you missed our on-line interview with Melissa Kolbusz, click here.

Cubed handbag by Wired Handbags: Wired Resistance: Cubed
Get this bag while you can. Completely unique and gorgeous, this bag was constructed from recycled rubber washers and steel wire. Be the envy of your friends and co-workers when you strut this hot number around town. Best of all, when you buy this bag you're keeping more waste out of our landfills and helping to encourage additional creativity by some of our most promising artisans.
Price: $149.99
wired_bracelet_basic.jpg Handmade Jewelry: Bracelet: Wired Resistance: Basic
Made from recycled bicycle chain w/stainless steel jump rings.
Price: $14.99
Handmade Jewelry: Bracelet: Wired Resistance: Daisy Chain

Wired Resistance Daisy Chain Bracelet

 

Handmade bracelet from a giant box of surplus rubber washers found years ago at a Chicago recycling center.

This design is available in surplus magnet wire (red coated copper wire) or recycled alternator wire (coated copper wire).

*Please select from dropdown menu below.

Wired_Daisy_Stack.jpg Handmade Jewelry: Bracelet: Wired Resistance: Daisy Stack
Be the envy of all of your friends when you own and wear this lovely, lightweight bracelet fashioned to resemble 2 daisies stacked upon each other. This bracelet is made of recycled rubber washers and steel wire.
Price: $79.99
Wired_Relapse.jpg Handmade Jewelry: Bracelet: Wired Resistance: Relapse
This eco-chic bracelet made of recycled rubber washers and steel wire is the perfect compliment to your Tar earrings and tranquility necklace, also made by the artisans at Wired.
Price: $39.99
Wired_Resist_Bracelet_Brown.jpg Handmade Jewelry: Bracelet: Wired Resistance: Resistor: Brown

A thing of beauty is a joy forever.

John Keats

This beautiful bracelet made from colorful recycled resistors and steel wires is a piece you can cherish in your collection for a lifetime.

Price: $89.99
wired_bracelet_rollaround.jpg Handmade Jewelry: Bracelet: Wired Resistance: Roll Around
Made from surplus upholstery trim from a San Francisco recycling center w/stainless steel jump rings.
Price: $44.99
Wired_Stacked.jpg Handmade Jewelry: Bracelet: Wired Resistance: Stacked: Red
This unique and beautiful, gallery-quality bracelet from Wired was created using recycled resistors and steel wire. Who ever knew that the old parts could make such a thing of beauty.

Available in red.

Price: $139.99
Wired_bracelet_tar.jpg Handmade Jewelry: Bracelet: Wired Resistance: Tar

An eyecatching handmade bracelet made from surplus rubber washers, scrap neoprene and recycled wire. Available in Red Magnet Wire and Copper Alternator Wire.

*Please select from dropdown menu below.

Wired_bracelet_target5.jpg Handmade Jewelry: Bracelet: Wired Resistance: Target5
Surplus rubber washers | Scrap Neoprene | Recycled alternator wire.
Available in Magnet Wire (red), Alternator Wire (copper).
wired_earrings_basic.jpg Handmade Jewelry: Earrings: Wired Resistance: Basic
Made from recycled bicycle chain w/stainless steel jump rings and surgical steel earwires.
Price: $8.99
Wired_Black_Daisy_Earrings.jpg Handmade Jewelry: Earrings: Wired Resistance: Daisy: Blk
Be the envy of all of your friends when you own and wear these lovely earrings fashioned to resemble 2 daisies. Combine with the Daisy Stack bracelet and Daisy necklace for a winning eco-chic trio. These earrings are made of recycled rubber washers and steel wire.
Price: $39.99
wired_earrings_doubleroll.jpg Handmade Jewelry: Earrings: Wired Resistance: Double Roll
Made from surplus upholstery trim from a San Francisco recycling center w/stainless steel jump rings and surgical steel earwires.
Price: $9.99
wired_earrings_fly.jpg Handmade Jewelry: Earrings: Wired Resistance: Fly
Made from surplus vinyl upholstery trim from a San Francisco recycling center w/stainless steel jump rings and surgical steel earwires.
Price: $14.99
Wired_earrings_minispot_crop.jpg Handmade Jewelry: Earrings: W-R: Minispot: Silver/Black
Rubber Punchouts | Steel spring cuts
Price: $12.99
Wired_earrings_mod_black.jpg Handmade Jewelry: Earrings: Wired Resistance: Mod

Eco-chic and sweet, these neoprene hoops truly make a statement.  These fun and light earrings are made from scrap neoprene provided by an Illinois rubber products manufacturer.  The earwires are made with surgical steel.

Color shown: White

Colors available: Black and White - Please specify color preference

Price: $34.99
Wired_Neodrop_Earrings.jpg Handmade Jewelry: Earrings: Wired Resistance: Neodrop

These stunning Wired Resistance earrings are made of recycled neoprene, steel wire, and springs. These earrings are handmade, and are so unique that you are unlikely to come across another person who owns a pair.

*They also have an available matching necklace, shown below.

Price: $39.99
Wired_earrings_neodrop_small.jpg Handmade Jewelry: Earrings: Wired Resistance: Neodrop: Small

These are the same stunning Wired Resistance Neodrop earrings in small. Made from recycled neoprene, steel wire, and springs. These earrings are handmade, and are so unique that you are unlikely to come across another person who owns a pair.

*They also have an available matching necklace, shown below.

Price: $34.99
Wired_earrings_progressives_black.jpg Handmade Jewelry: Earrings: Wired Resistance: Progressives
These Progressives aren't the guys fighting for healthcare for all, but are gorgeous, yet simple earrings made from scrap rubber from an Illinois rubber products manufacturer w/surgical steel earwires by our favorite jewelry designer at Wired Resistance.
Price: $24.99
wired_earrings_rod.jpg Handmade Jewelry: Earrings: Wired Resistance: Rod

I have "No idea what this is from or where I found it! Solid rod made of semi-soft plastic? Rubber?"

Those are the words from the designer. They appear to be made from rubber w/surgical steel earwires. Available in black and a reddish orange color.

*Please select from dropdown menu below.

wired_earrings_spray.jpg Handmade Jewelry: Earrings: Wired Resistance: Spray
Made from surplus vinyl upholstery trim from a San Francisco recycling center w/stainless steel jump rings and surgical steel earwires.
Price: $14.99
Wired_earrings_spurs_black.jpg Handmade Jewelry: Earrings: Wired Resistance: Spurs

Get along lil' doggie. The "Spurs" are made from scrap rubber from an Illinois rubber products manufacturer w/surgical steel earwires.

Always handmade and always unique. Truly wonderful!

Price: $14.99
Wired_earrings_strungout_crop.jpg Handmade Jewelry: Earrings: Wired Resistance: Strungout
This hand punched collection is made from the rubber labels of a popular brand of liquor and connected with scrap steel spring cuts salvaged from a Chicago recycling company.

Since it's hard to make all those tiny little punches while drunk, Wired leaves the drinking to the many patrons of local music venue Metro, who is partnering with [Wired] to collect the empties.

The brand also happens to make a black cherry flavored vodka so everything is available in both black and white.

Price: $24.99
wired_earrings_swiss1.jpg Handmade Jewelry: Earrings: Wired Resistance: Swiss 1
Made from scrap neoprene from an Illinois rubber products manufacturer w/surgical steel earwires.
Price: $8.99
wired_earrings_swiss2.jpg Handmade Jewelry: Earrings: Wired Resistance: Swiss 2
Made from scrap neoprene from an Illinois rubber products manufacturer w/surgical steel earwires.
Price: $9.99
wired_earrings_tab.jpg Handmade Jewelry: Earrings: Wired Resistance: Tab
Made from surplus vinyl upholstery trim from a San Francisco recycling center w/stainless steel jump rings and surgical steel earwires.
Price: $7.99
Handmade Jewelry: Earrings: Wired Resistance: Tar3

Wired Resistance Tar3 Handmade Earrings

 

These unique handmade designer earrings will get you noticed! Handmade from reclaimed rubber washers and wire.

They are available in either Red Magnet Wire or Copper Wire.

*Please make your selection from the drop down menu below.

Handmade Jewelry: Earrings: Wired Resistance: Target1

Wired Resistance Target Handmade EarringsThese stylish, eyecatching, handmade earrings have the perfect name - Target. They look like bullseyes'.  Handmade from surplus rubber washers, or scrap neoprene and recycled wire. Available in Red Magnet Wire, or Copper Alternator Wire.

*Please specify choice from dropdown menu below.

Wired_earrings_wormhole5_red_crop.jpg Handmade Jewelry: Earrings: W-R: Wormhole (versions 3 and 5)
Check out these hot earrings from the Wired, Fire collection. Made of recycled washers and alternator wire.
These unique hand-made earrings will get you noticed!
Available in Magnet Wire (red), Alternator Wire (copper).

(The Wormhole3 version has 3 drops. versus Wormhole5 version shown in the photo).

wired_necklace_basic.jpg Handmade Jewelry: Necklace: Wired Resistance: Basic
Made from recycled bicycle chain w/stainless steel jump rings.
Price: $19.99
Wired_Cross-Resist.jpg Handmade Jewelry: Necklace: W-R: Cross Resist: Green
A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, but the resistors and wires used to create this beautiful necklace are transformed from junk to a true work of art. Quality craftsmanship will allow you to bask in the beauty of this necklace for years to come. Select to order product in green.
Price: $89.99
Wired_Black_Daisy_Necklace.jpg Handmade Jewelry: Necklace: Wired Resistance: Daisy: Blk
Be the envy of all of your friends when you own and wear this lovely necklace fashioned to resemble a daisy in bloom. Complete this eco-chic look by combining the necklace with the Daisy Stack bracelet and Daisy earrings. This necklace is made of recycled rubber washers and steel wire.
Price: $44.99
Wired_Elliptical_Envy.jpg Handmade Jewelry: Necklace: Wired Resistance: Elliptical Envy
The artists at Wired have outdone themselves with this striking, fire red necklace made from recycled magnet wire. Who knew that being green could make you look so hot!
Price: $64.99
Wired_Native_Ray.jpg Handmade Jewelry: Necklace: Wired Resistance: Native Ray
This will probably be one of the most attractive and unique pieces you will have as part of your collection. This amazing necklace was constructed using recycled resistors and steel wire. Wear it with an evening gown or a tank top and a pair of jeans. In either case, you will look great!
Price: $149.99
Wired_T1_Neodrop.jpg Handmade Jewelry: Necklace: Wired Resistance: Neodrop

Like the Neodrop earrings, this handmade necklace made from recycled neoprene and steel springs is another stunner by Wired Resistance.

Price: $44.99
Wired_Skeleton.jpg Handmade Jewelry: Necklace: Wired Resistance: Skeleton
How cool is this? This crazy-cool necklace was made from recycled resistors and steel spring cuttings. This piece would be a unique and stunning addition to any jewelry collection, not to mention a sure-fire attention grabber.
Price: $124.99
Wired_Springloaded.jpg Handmade Jewelry: Necklace: Wired Resistance: Spring Loaded
This hand made gorgeous necklace is another great creation of the artists at Wired. The necklace is made of reused neoprene with steel spring and o-ring adornments. You are sure to attract attention when this necklace hangs around your neck.
Price: $39.99
Wired_Tranquility.jpg Handmade Jewelry: Necklace: Wired Resistance: Tranquility
The artists at Wired strung these recycled rubber washers together to create this breathtaking and unique, eco-friendly choker.
Price: $54.99
Wired_Parts_Ring.jpg Handmade Jewelry: Ring: Wired Resistance: Parts

Each one-of-a-kind ring was hand made from recycled BMW parts and magnet wire. Be prepared for the attention this ring will draw.

*This is a small ring sized for the little finger.

Price: $39.99
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