Stick with me a little...these last letters of the alphabet are going to be the tough ones.
I've been making jewelry with watch gears lately.
Why?
I have no idea. But I can't seem to stop.
My husband even bought me an old pocket watch off of Ebay so I could rip it apart.
Before picture.
I love the face of this watch.
It's a little torn apart and cracked.
So perfect.
The back portion has some etching on it and it's so darn pretty.
I have plans for you *insert evil laugh here*.
My work area. I carry it all around in a box and plastic containers.
Not the most organized, but it works.
I purchased a bag of watch gears off of Ebay as well.
SO MUCH TO DO!
This is what I have done-ish so far.
I'm just starting with the pocket watch and very excited to see how good it looks when it's all done.
Two bracelets that I need to do something with and part of a necklace(?) that I need to finish.
See?
Scraping. The. Bottom.
Just wait until tomorrow...I get to bumble through X.
Those are SO cool! Are you selling them anywhere or are these for your personal collection? (start and etsy start an etsy start an esty subliminal messagesssssss)
ReplyDeleteI want to sell them, but my inner voice keeps telling me they aren't good enough. Can't quite beat it down enough to get them on there.
DeleteThose really are cool! Did the flowers come from watch parts, or are you mixing in other things? Because if so, you did a great job of matching them.
ReplyDeleteI found those at JoAnne Fabrics, I think...I like the look of the metal roses and bought them for a completely different purpose. Thanks!
DeleteAh, I can't go into JoAnne Fabrics (or any other craft/fabric store) without pining for sooo many things ;)
DeleteI agree with everyone, you should think about an eBay story. You could totally market those bracelets as steampunk!
Thanks! I might give it a shot soon.
DeleteI never noticed how pretty watch gears are before! Those are really cool!
ReplyDeleteI love those bracelets!!! Yes, you should sell them. Quit talking yourself out of it.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I might give it a shot soon. It's so hard, the voice in my head is pretty strong. =)
DeleteI'm amazed. These bracelets are pretty.
ReplyDeletehhaha, Yep, I've got "X" covered, "Y" is giving me the fits ~
ReplyDeletePopped by from Arlee's AtoZ post.
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Almost done...whew. =)
DeleteBeautiful work!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteHey, Danielle. I speak at science fiction conventions where "steampunk" is all the rage these days. Your jewelry would appeal to those folks. A number of jewelers in the Dealers' Rooms sell work similar to yours, and I like your designs better. Seriously. I can think of four friends right now who would probably want to buy something from you.
ReplyDeleteHave faith in yourself! Clearly you've got good creativity mojo!
Wow! Thanks for that! I just put stuff together and hope it works out. I never really thought someone would actually want to purchase them. Hopefully I can put them out there soon!
DeleteI wouldn't call it scraping the bottom. I wouldn't have had the slightest inclination that one could do that with watch gears. They look awesome!
ReplyDeleteThis jewelry is really cool. I see the steampunk connection. I recently went to an art showing & your jewelry would really fit with this art form.
ReplyDeleteJaime at Awakenings and Reflections
Thank you! I might give it a shot soon...we'll see. =)
DeleteOh my gosh, it's amazing what you've done with the gears! Not at all what I was picturing.
ReplyDeleteShannon at The Warrior Muse
This is such a great use of old watches.
ReplyDeleteI love watches and if I had my life over again I would be an horologist.
I love old watches too! But they need to look really beat up. That's the style I'm drawn to.
DeleteOh, these are so lovely--quirky and unique. Aren't you the talented one?!
ReplyDeleteWell thank you for that! =)
DeleteUmm...I smell an excellent giveaway! I LOVE these! You should open an Etsy shop...I'd be happy to be your first customer.
ReplyDeleteAshlee / Ramblings of a Silly Girl