Upcycling Plastic Bags into Raden-Style Jewellery: Crafting Recycled “Shell Inlay” Brooch Pins (CCL25260451)
| Activity Session(s) |
2026-01-26 14:30 - 2026-01-26 16:00 Venue: AAB 301-2 |
|---|---|
| Language: |
English |
| Corresponding GA(s): | Citizenship |
| Speaker: |
Chow Mei Kwan (Aka) - Artist |
| Organiser: | SA-LQC |
| CCL Component: | Community Engagement |
| Enquiry: |
34117432 lqc@hkbu.edu.hk |
| Registration Period: | 2025-12-09 10:09 - 2026-01-21 23:59 |
Activity Description:
Upcycling Plastic Bags into Raden-Style Jewellery: Crafting Recycled “Shell Inlay” Brooch Pins
Raden (螺鈿) is a traditional Intangible Cultural Heritage technique celebrated for its intricate shell inlay artistry. In this workshop, we reinterpret this craft by replacing delicate mother-of-pearl with upcycled plastic materials, transforming everyday waste into shimmering wearable art.
All plastic “shell” fragments are sourced from cleaned and layered discarded plastic bags, snack wrappers, bubble mailers, and packaging films. Participants will then inlay these vibrant recycled pieces into metal brooch bases and seal them with clear resin, achieving the lustrous shimmer characteristic of genuine shell inlays.
Join us to explore this innovative blend of traditional technique and sustainable practice, crafting beautiful jewellery while giving new life to plastic waste.
Date: 26 Jan 2026 (Monday)
Time: 2:30pm-4pm
Venue: AAB 301-2
Medium of Instruction: English
Priority: Given to UG students living on campus
Refundable Deposit: $200
Raden (螺鈿) is a traditional Intangible Cultural Heritage technique celebrated for its intricate shell inlay artistry. In this workshop, we reinterpret this craft by replacing delicate mother-of-pearl with upcycled plastic materials, transforming everyday waste into shimmering wearable art.
All plastic “shell” fragments are sourced from cleaned and layered discarded plastic bags, snack wrappers, bubble mailers, and packaging films. Participants will then inlay these vibrant recycled pieces into metal brooch bases and seal them with clear resin, achieving the lustrous shimmer characteristic of genuine shell inlays.
Join us to explore this innovative blend of traditional technique and sustainable practice, crafting beautiful jewellery while giving new life to plastic waste.
Date: 26 Jan 2026 (Monday)
Time: 2:30pm-4pm
Venue: AAB 301-2
Medium of Instruction: English
Priority: Given to UG students living on campus
Refundable Deposit: $200