Proud member of Flagstaff Crafted
I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your support towards my small business and for taking the time to visit this website. Below, you will discover information including the proper care of your earrings and insights into the intricate creation process.
Earring Care:
Overall, proper care and handling will keep your handmade earrings looking beautiful for years to come.
How they are made:
The process kicks off with the collection of plastic for recycling, with a focus on acquiring plastic bottle caps from donors, near and far.
After being thoroughly washed and dried, these caps are shredded with a custom-made plastic shredder.
The resulting fragments are melted and fashioned into stainless steel posts; finally, the posts are garnished and coated with an eco-friendly epoxy before being allowed to dry.
Every set of earrings is a one-of-a-kind, heartfelt, and handmade creation.
If you would like to visit our homepage, view the earrings that are available or request a custom order, please click here
Karyn Kunst
Creator/Maker
In 2019, while teaching my two young boys about 3D printing, I decided to try to figure out a way to utilize plastic waste to create new products instead of creating more waste. Fed by my passion for the environment and a strong desire to leave behind a better place for my kids, I began a two year long journey of research and building unique plastic processing machines. Perseverance, determination and collaboration led me to where I am today; up-cycling locally collected plastic bottle caps into beautiful, reusable items such as earrings. Not only did my own desires fuel my mission, but the willingness and efforts of the Flagstaff Community to donate their caps inspired me to continue with my pursuits. It is my hope that the products I create not only contribute to a better world through recycling but also bring lasting joy and spread awareness through the story they create.
If you have an earring design and style in mind, I am accepting custom orders! Just reach out to me with the details of what you would like.