Still love these big flower necklaces. It's super fun to cut a big flat circle of tin and transform it into something so lifelike. It's also heartening to know I might now have some use for all those dang Christmas tins!
I'm also jazzed I've been able to incorporate several of my recent obsessions into this one piece. I start with a circle, (of course!) but then I nip into it with a tool I've had for years but never had occasion to use. Once the circle is notched all around, I file off the rough edges and then fold and unfold the metal along the petal lines. Sandpaper removes a bit of the bright paint and reveals the silver of the metal. The final step is to form the shape slightly and tap the center point back out. This creates very organic undulations which vary with each flower.
Not in love with sky blue? This pendant can be made from almost any color you can dream up. My tin collection is THAT vast! Just leave a note with your order.
The pendant is about 1.75" (46mm) in diameter and strung on a simple 18" (56cm) long, 1.2mm silver finish chain with a standard spring ring clasp.
All adaptive reuse pieces come to you neatly displayed on an upcycled card and sustainably wrapped ready for gift-giving.
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