I don't normally do special orders but when my husband's boss calls I do what I can to fill his jewelry needs. His wife's birthday is tomorrow and he called on Monday needing a heart shaped pin. Since I already had plans for Monday and Tuesday this left me Wednesday to get it finished. He isn't picky and I already know his wife and daughters like my style so it was kinda a no brainier. Sometime ago I had made a heart shaped pin and liked the design I just hadn't worked out the pin part so I figured that most of the design part was finished but how to make a pin out of copper that has some spring into it and doesn't just bend out of shape every time you take if off your clothing. What I found out is it takes a whole lot of hammering to make copper have spring but my finished piece was cute and I was very pleased with the whole process.
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| Copper and antique button heart pin. It measures about 2 inches across. |
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| The larger heart shaped pin is my first attempt. it measures about 3.5 inches across. |
All the copper used in making the pins were up-cycled legally from my husbands road project in downtown Battle Creek, MI.
I'ts gorgeous! What a clever design. I have no doubt the bosses wife will love it!
ReplyDeleteI love it. I've been trying to figure out how to make a pin out of some of my copper wire, and haven't gotten it figured out yet. But I love the antique buttons with it. Sooo cute. I'm sure he and she will love it.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!
ReplyDeleteI would have been a nervous wreck! Sounds like you were perfectly calm! It turned out beautifully!
ReplyDeleteThe pin is beautiful! I love the contrast in colors and that gorgeous pinwheel button on the left side. I'm sure she will love the pin! Well done!
ReplyDeleteOhhhh, so cool! And I love the upcycled aspect of the copper. Love old buttons too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the great comments, it's always good to be pushed a bit. It made me finally work out the pin problem and now I won't be so afraid to make more.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! That pin is absolutely amazing. I'm not usually a big fan of heart-shaped items, but this is extraordinary! I especially love the buttons added on. Lovely!!
ReplyDeleteJust Stunning! I love the size of the final. I love old buttons and the design with the twist at the point of the heart is perfect! Another winner!
ReplyDeleteCilla