Oak Leaf Necklace From Recycled Penny

[squishy]

Hi Guys,

As autumn is now upon us I decided to make a little oak leaf pendant. I have used an old and worn penny from 1962/3 (can't decide which year as the date is quite worn and could be either) to make it. Firstly I flattened it using my rolling mill, and then pierced out the shape. It has been roughly sanded and shaped to leave a bit of texture to it and has been given a bit of colour by heating with a torch. It has a coating of wax to protect both the pendant and the wearer. Supplied with a sterling silver chain. These make excellent gifts for Christmas

£17 including postage. Buyer will also receive the original penny with the necklace. - SOLD

Thanks for looking,

Rachael x

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[stonehippo]

That looks like a Xmas present to me. Let me have your details, I will take this.

 

[squishy]

Thanks PM sent.

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[Samon]

did you stamp the shape out?

looks really cool, you should try some mushroom patterns!

 

[HillBill]

'twas cut with a saw mate.

 

[squishy]

Samon - As Mark says, I use a piercing saw to cut all my shapes out. And funny you should mention mushrooms, as that is going to be my next project

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[fishfish]

bloomin inspired idea! 10/10 well done mate ,i hope you sell a few!

 

[squishy]

Thanks Justin. I do have plans for more

Did the stamps arrive?

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[fishfish]

yes mate the boy was over the moon!

 

[squishy]

ah brilliant, they have been sat in a drawer for probably 15-20 years so glad they have gone to someone who will appreciate them

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[Goatboy]

Luverly Squishy,

(I wont tell on you for defacing the image of the Queen!) They look lovely and a lot safer using a roller than lying with your neck on the railway line. I did a sixpence in half many moons ago as a prezzy for my good lady when I was moving away for work. I like yours better though, beautiful leaf shape, an ivy leaf might be nice too.

Good luck with the sales.

 

[squishy]

Thanks GB I do plan on making a few more like this, an ivy leaf would be good

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[LoneWalker]

I like that. Would love one with a decent leather neck tie.

 

[squishy]

Thanks I have been meaning to get some decent leather cord in, feel free to PM if you would like anything specific

 

[Goatboy]

Thanks GB I do plan on making a few more like this, an ivy leaf would be good

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It was just that I put an Ivy leaf on with my Remembrance poppy the other day because of it's connotations in plant lore. Plus they look good and the LOTR folks seem to go nuts for them.

 

[squishy]

haha, yeah they do I've made a few before using ivy leaf skeletons, and I actually found one I made a while back when looking for something else earlier so think I will do something in silver with it soon

 

[DocG]

Lovely work. Are there others available at present?

If not, will you be posting if/when they're ready?

All the best.

 

[squishy]

Thanks very much I am trying to source some more coins to recycle at the moment, however I can always make pendants from copper, bronze or silver sheet straight away. Feel free to PM me if you would like anything

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