Scrabble tile jewelry was very popular around 12 years ago if my memory serves me well, Scrabble tiles were being used for upcycling, people were using them as the base for pendants and charms. Scrabble tiles crafts became so popular that crafting companies started to manufacture fake scrabble tiles
for the sole purpose of crafting.
Now I am not going to tell you not to use the fake ones, they are great, they are perfect in fact, especially if you are after particular letters or want a nice flat surface for adding a photo or graphic to. BUT! The main purpose of using scrabble tiles was to upcycle, reuse those old board games pieces and turn them into something new. So if you have old ones to recycle please consider using those old scrabble tile and game pieces first.
The most common way to use a scrabble tile is by adding an image and attaching a flat back jewelry bail. I have made hundreds of these and the easiest product to use for a high gloss finish is Diamond glaze
. It is very similar to a resin finish without all the measuring. If you want to save some money use PVA glue and a simple clear varnish, You can even make your own Bails with wire.
If you have a box full of Scrabble tiles to upcycle check out these other crafty ways to use tiles that are not jewelry orientated.
DIY Scrabble Tile Coasters — CraftBits.com
Father’s Day Craft: Scrabble Tile Coaster — CraftBits.com
Father’s Day Craft: Scrabble Tile Picture Holder
From this point in the jewelry-making roundup, they are all jewelry, mostly pendants, and earrings, but take a moment to check them all out for ideas and inspiration.
Recycled Scrabble Tile Earrings
Recycled Scrabble Tile Magnets
Recycled Scrabble Tile Pendant
Cast a Scrabble Tile Necklace – 365 Days of Crafts
Washi Tape Scrabble Tile Pendant
Make a Bracelet from Scrabble® Tiles
DIY Scrabble Tile Pendant Tutorial Scrabble Tile Jewelry
Scrabble Tile Pendant Tutorial – Art by Debbie Saenz
Let’s Make Scrabble DIY Jewelry
How to make a gorgeous scrabble tile pendant with Annie Howes
Inside Out DIY Scrabble Tile Necklace Pendant
Howes-Personalized Collage Keepsakes
Simple Scrabble Tile Pendant Necklaces
Tutorial + How-to: Make Scrabble Tile Pendants • Crafting a Green World
