{"id":8481,"date":"2010-02-15T03:17:33","date_gmt":"2010-02-15T11:17:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=8481"},"modified":"2010-02-14T17:48:21","modified_gmt":"2010-02-15T01:48:21","slug":"silverware-jewelry-pendant-polymer-clay-dogwood-flower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/silverware-jewelry-pendant-polymer-clay-dogwood-flower\/8481\/","title":{"rendered":"Silverware Jewelry Pendant Made with Polymer Clay Dogwood Flower"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Polymer <\/span>“I knew I was saving those spoons for a reason.” ~Linda-G<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Dogwood Flower Pendant in today’s photo was created using a variety of several different polymer clay techniques, including: sculpting, molding, painting and mounting on a hammered silver spoon bail<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

That silver spoon link above will take you to a gallery of photos showing 11 projects I’ve made which incorporate silverware into pendant designs.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are many things I love about using vintage cutlery to make jewelry. For one, the pieces end up looking super unique with a one-of-kind artisan flair that is unmistakable. Another is the warm rich patina of the silver which gives the piece an instant feeling of being valuable.<\/span><\/p>\n

I love this idea!!! It looks good, and sure puts old silverware to good use. It gives those of us who do not want to make our own bezels a new and unique already formed bezel to use. Thanks Cindy. <\/span>~Adrienne-L<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I think this is great I’ve been making silverware jewelry for a while now and didn’t know what to do with the spoons. And I started with polymer clay a year or two ago and really like it. Thank you for sharing your ideas. <\/span>~June-F<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I also love the substantial weight of re-purposed silverware. To me, it has a feeling of quality. Nothing cheap and flimsy here.<\/span><\/p>\n

Absolutely, genius. I too have made wind chimes with beads, old silverware, etc. Now of course I have a whole drawer full of old silverware, this is great idea. <\/span>~Debi-V<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Hi Cindy, I’m laid up with shoulder surgery and got interested in silverware art etc. You got my attention about polymer clay can you give me some tips on where to buy and how to use this stuff? <\/span>~Dave-D<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And… silverware jewelry can hold a deep sentimental value to the person who wears it. Imagine wearing your baby spoon as part of a necklace. Or perhaps you could make a pendant that actually originated from your grandmother’s cutlery drawer?<\/span><\/p>\n

I absolutely love your spoon pendant. People that have not touched polymer clay have noooo idea about the versatility this medium provides. I have taken things I have made and shown people and have gotten great feedback. Do you have to use silver spoons? I have bought a lot of baby spoons, do you think they would work? Wow I am having a brainstorm. See ya Cindy. <\/span>~Lynn-W<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Another great idea you came up with there, Cindy! Gave me some ideas, for sure….have quite a bit of “inherited” silverware that just sits in its chest tarnishing. What a good way for it to see daylight again! Wondering about the handle… some of mine have beautiful patterns… hmmm, could I possible bend that forward and incorporate it as part of the bail?? (I have used them for texturing clay with wonderful results!).. Just sitting here pondering… Thanks for the inspiration! <\/span>~Garnie-S<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Plus.. single pieces of mis-matched silverware can usually be sourced inexpensively at second hand outlets, superfluity shops, thrift stores and flea markets.<\/span><\/p>\n

I think this is an ingenious idea! Pretty spoons can be found at just about any thrift store, too.\u00a0 The possibilities are endless. Your brain never shuts off, does it? :) <\/span>~Bonnie-B<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What a great idea, Cindy! I am sure I still have some – horribly tarnished! – silver spoons somewhere… but we’re going to a huge flea market tomorrow and I am sure to find some there. I can’t wait to try it :-)) <\/span>~Caroline-H<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

As you can see from all the quotes that I’ve added into this article, there seems to be\u00a0 quite a bit of interest from you guys in using silver spoons to make jewelry. So my plan is to add a video tutorial on the topic in the Vol-022 series during the month of March. This video would focus on the metal work aspects you need to learn about working with vintage silverware. Please cast your “vote” in the comments section below to let me know that everyone is still OK with this idea.<\/span><\/p>\n

I have a lot of old cutlery that I want to turn into jewelry. This would definitely help me put away the spoons! Please teach! Thanks sweetie! <\/span>~Suzanna-M<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And if there is anything specific you would like me to address about re-using silverware as jewelry, please be sure to tell me what’s on your mind, so I can address all of your questions.<\/span><\/p>\n

LOVE THE SPOON IDEA!! But what are the spoons used for after they’re decorated? I have lots of spoons but no idea on how to use them. I love my Friday mornings with you. THANKS. <\/span>~Sandara-G<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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