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# Eco DIY Jewelry
Pop-Culture Bangles Made From Found Objects by the Naughty Secretary Club

By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-01-20 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyi-jewelry-pop-culture-bangles-from-found-objects-recycled-repurposed
References: [naughtysecretaryclub](http://www.naughtysecretaryclub.com/shop/)

The Naughty Secretary Club Book is written by ex-secretary, Jennifer Perkins who makes jewelry for a living, sells it on her Naughty Secretary Club website, and writes the Naughty Secretary Club blog. The book contains over 50 [kitschy-secretary-themed jewelry projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/judy-carter) amidst an assortment of hot topic sidebars. With the tips in this book, it’s likely you’ll be able raid your office’s supplies and [make jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry) instead of working. You can also be less naughty on the job and ply your handiwork at home, or create even if you don’t have an outside job.

The book has a $16.99 list price on the website, less on [Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1600611168?ie=UTF8&tag=gorgetalk-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1600611168) where it has earned a 5 star rating.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.7/10
- Popularity: 45% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Eco DIY Jewelry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the jewelry industry by creating sustainable and environmentally friendly jewelry using found objects.
- **Pop-culture Bangles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create bangles inspired by popular culture and current trends, appealing to a niche market.
- **Kitschy-secretary-themed Jewelry:** Opportunity to disrupt the fashion accessories industry by offering unique and quirky jewelry designs inspired by secretary culture.

### Where This Applies

- **Jewelry:** Exploring new materials and techniques in jewelry-making to create eco-friendly and unconventional designs.
- **Fashion Accessories:** Incorporating pop-culture elements and unconventional themes into bangle designs to tap into niche markets.
- **Crafting and DIY:** Providing inspiration and guidance for individuals to create their own unique jewelry pieces using readily available materials.

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