I was looking at the traditional art section on DeviantArt the other day and ran across a metalsmithed necklace created using watch parts and a skeleton key. The description linked me to a shop on Etsy called Keyper's Cove. This man and his sister run the shop, selling their metalsmithed necklaces, lockets, and other types of pendants. Each of the items are handmade, thus each is completely original and different from any other.
Prices for these keys range from five to fifty dollars. New items are added and removed daily as they are bought from the shop.
Before I ran across this, I had never thought of metalsmithing as a medium in which I was interested. Now, however, I look forward to attempting to create my own steampunk-style, skeleton key necklace. It will, of course, be uniquely my design and a piece of art I can keep with me all the time.
STEAMPUNK. That's all I have to say, this form of art and music and lifestyle is so interesting and these necklaces are great! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteI think Caitlin will explode when she sees this! Based on the things that you excelled at and enjoyed last year I think you would really like metalsmithing. I'm excited that you're interested in this. Great pics and thanks for the link, btw.
ReplyDeleteI'm excited about it. I've already found my skeleton key and some watch parts. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is really interesting! I love how all them appear treasure like, very beautiful. My favorite, though, would be the third one form the top, or bottom :)
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with Rashmitha that picturing their keys on the beach really enhances each key. I can't wait to see what's in-store for your metalsmith "arting"!
ReplyDeleteI want you to make me one. Naow. I really like the whole idea of adding clock parts or mechanistic type things to a sterling silver key. It looks so pretty. :3
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