How To Create Unique Purses And Bejeweled Handbags

By Hillary Mayo


If one is looking to create unique purses from antique or old handbags, one only need look as far as the local thrift store. For, one can often find a number of basic solid color antique handbags which one can then decorate with beads, crystals or other accessories. As such, rather than altering an antique purse, one can simply obtain such bags at very low prices then adorn same with a variety of jewels.

Of course, if one has any tattered or torn clothing lying around which can no longer be worn, one may want to consider reusing the fabric to create a one of a kind purse. For, in doing so, one recycles the old material by creating an artistic bag which one can then use on a regular basis. As such, one has not only saved money by not having to purchase fabric to make such a purse, one has also recycled old material into a new handbag.

Of course, one also has the option of using such purses in larger art projects. However, when such bags are included as part of such projects, one often eliminates any amount which one may be able to sell the bag for alone. As such, one may want to consider only using such purses which hold no intrinsic antique or sentimental value which creating such pieces.

Also, before updating antique bags with new artwork, one may want to assure there is no monetary value tied to such an antique. For, while high priced antique bags are rare, there are at least a few which some may pay a high price to own at auction. As such, it is often best to have any antique appraised before turning same into an art project.

However, if one plans on selling such bags once such bags have been jeweled and adorned, one can often get a higher price than that of the antique value of many such bags. As such, unless one knows for sure that such a bag is worth a great deal of money as is, one can often make more money by turning such pieces into beautiful artwork. For, while such bags may no longer be considered antiques, once such features are added, most are considered wearable art.

Still, there are others who purchase new material with which to create such handbags. Of course, one is going to pay a great deal more for new fabric than those who can create such purses from old jeans and other clothing. As such, one may want to consider whether or not one has any items which one can use when creating such items.

To this end, whether one sells such unique purses at craft malls, festivals or art shows, one can most often make a profit. However, one may want to consider using any old clothing for fabric with which to make such bags. For, in doing so, one can generate even more profits in the process.

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