Featured Artisan Products - Wired Resistance

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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 Wired Resistance: Handbag: Cubed
$149.99
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.
wired_bracelet_basic.jpg Wired Resistance: Bracelet: Basic
$14.99
Made from recycled bicycle chain w/stainless steel jump rings.
Chaos bracelet Wired Resistance: Bracelet: Chaos
$124.99
Drop dead gorgeous is the only way to describe this bracelet fashioned from recycled magnet wire. An artists handywork is made obvious by the intricate and creative weave of its strands. Chaos is what you will cause when you sport this red-hot number around town.
Wired_bracelet_daisychn_red.jpg Wired Resistance: Bracelet: Daisy Chain
Made 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).

• Wired Resistance: Bracelet: Daisy Chain: Copper/Black $39.99
• Wired Resistance: Bracelet: Daisy Chain: Red/Black $39.99
Wired_Daisy_Stack.jpg Wired Resistance: Bracelet: Daisy Stack
$79.99
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.
Wired_bracelet_peek.jpg Wired Resistance: Bracelet: Peek
$49.99
The following design is made from the scrap neoprene rubber of a rubber company in Illinois who saves their punch outs and punched sheeting for Wired. The o-ring is from BMW.
So nice.
Wired_Relapse.jpg Wired Resistance: Bracelet: Relapse
$39.99
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.
Wired_Resist.jpg Wired Resistance: Bracelet: Resist: Blue
$89.99

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.

Wired_Resist_Bracelet_Brown.jpg Wired Resistance: Bracelet: Resist: Brown
$89.99

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.

wired_bracelet_rollaround.jpg Wired Resistance: Bracelet: Roll Around
$44.99
Made from surplus upholstery trim from a San Francisco recycling center w/stainless steel jump rings.
Wired_Stacked.jpg Wired Resistance: Bracelet: Stacked: Red
$139.99
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.

Wired_bracelet_tar.jpg Wired Resistance: Bracelet: Tar
Surplus rubber washers | Scrap Neoprene | Recycled alternator wire.
Available in Magnet Wire (red), Alternator Wire (copper).
• Wired Resistance: Bracelet: Tar: Copper $12.99
• Wired Resistance: Bracelet: Tar: Red/Black $12.99
Wired_bracelet_target5.jpg Wired Resistance: Bracelet: Target5
Surplus rubber washers | Scrap Neoprene | Recycled alternator wire.
Available in Magnet Wire (red), Alternator Wire (copper).
• Wired Resistance: Bracelet: Target5: Copper/Black $59.99
• Wired Resistance: Bracelet: Target5: Red/Black $59.99
wired_earrings_basic.jpg Wired Resistance: Earrings: Basic
$8.99
Made from recycled bicycle chain w/stainless steel jump rings and surgical steel earwires.
Wired_Black_Daisy_Earrings.jpg Wired Resistance: Earrings: Daisy: Blk
$39.99
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.
wired_earrings_doubleroll.jpg Wired Resistance: Earrings: Double Roll
$9.99
Made from surplus upholstery trim from a San Francisco recycling center w/stainless steel jump rings and surgical steel earwires.
wired_earrings_fly.jpg Wired Resistance: Earrings: Fly
$14.99
Made from surplus vinyl upholstery trim from a San Francisco recycling center w/stainless steel jump rings and surgical steel earwires.
Wired_earrings_minispot_crop.jpg Wired Resistance: Earrings: Minispot: Silver/Black
$12.99
Rubber Punchouts | Steel spring cuts
Wired_Neodrop_Earrings.jpg Wired Resistance: Earrings: Neodrop
$39.99
These stunning Wired earrings are made of recycled neoprene, steel wire, and springs. These earrings are hand-made, and are so unique that you are unlikely to come across another person who owns a pair.
wired_earrings_rod.jpg Wired Resistance: Earrings: 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. The black appears to be made from rubber w/surgical steel earwires.
(*Also available in a red/orange color).

• Wired Resistance: Earrings: Rod: Black $9.99
• Wired Resistance: Earrings: Rod: Red $9.99
wired_earrings_spray.jpg Wired Resistance: Earrings: Spray
$14.99
Made from surplus vinyl upholstery trim from a San Francisco recycling center w/stainless steel jump rings and surgical steel earwires.
Wired_earrings_strungout_crop.jpg Wired Resistance: Earrings: Strungout
$24.99
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.

wired_earrings_swiss1.jpg Wired Resistance: Earrings: Swiss 1
$8.99
Made from scrap neoprene from an Illinois rubber products manufacturer w/surgical steel earwires.
wired_earrings_swiss2.jpg Wired Resistance: Earrings: Swiss 2
$9.99
Made from scrap neoprene from an Illinois rubber products manufacturer w/surgical steel earwires.
wired_earrings_tab.jpg Wired Resistance: Earrings: Tab
$7.99
Made from surplus vinyl upholstery trim from a San Francisco recycling center w/stainless steel jump rings and surgical steel earwires.
Wired_Tar3_Earrings.jpg Wired Resistance: Earrings: Tar
$19.99
Check out these hot earrings made of recycled washers and magnet wire. These unique hand-made earrings will get you noticed!
Wired_earrings_target1_copper.jpg Wired Resistance: Earrings: Target1
Surplus rubber washers | Scrap Neoprene | Recycled alternator wire.
Available in Magnet Wire (red), Alternator Wire (copper).
• Wired Resistance: Earrings: Target1: Copper/Black $34.99
• Wired Resistance: Earrings: Target1: Red/Black $34.99
Wired_earrings_wormhole5_red_crop.jpg Wired Resistance: Earrings: 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 Resistance: Earrings: Wormhole3: Copper $18.99
• Wired Resistance: Earrings: Wormhole3: Red $18.99
• Wired Resistance: Earrings: Wormhole5: Copper $29.99
• Wired Resistance: Earrings: Wormhole5: Red $29.99
wired_necklace_basic.jpg Wired Resistance: Necklace: Basic
$19.99
Made from recycled bicycle chain w/stainless steel jump rings.
Wired_Cross-Resist.jpg Wired Resistance: Necklace: Cross Resist: Blue
$89.99
A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, but the resistors and wires used to create this beautiful necklace are tranformed 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.

Wired_Cross-Resist.jpg Wired Resistance: Necklace: Cross Resist: Green
$89.99
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.
Wired_Black_Daisy_Necklace.jpg Wired Resistance: Necklace: Daisy: Blk
$44.99
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.
Wired_Elliptical_Envy.jpg Wired Resistance: Necklace: Elliptical Envy
$64.99
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!
Wired_Native_Ray.jpg Wired Resistance: Necklace: Native Ray
$149.99
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!
Wired_T1_Neodrop.jpg Wired Resistance: Necklace: Neodrop
$44.99
Like the Neodrop earrings, this necklace made of recycled neoprene and steel springs is another stunner by Wired.
Wired_Skeleton.jpg Wired Resistance: Necklace: Skeleton
$124.99
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.
Wired_Springloaded.jpg Wired Resistance: Necklace: Spring Loaded
$39.99
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.
Wired_Tranquility.jpg Wired Resistance: Necklace: Tranquility
$54.99
The artists at Wired strung these recycled rubber washers together to create this breathtaking and unique, eco-friendly choker.
Wired_Parts_Ring.jpg Wired Resistance: Ring: Parts
$39.99
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.