Back in this post about CHA crafting, I was holding up a little mixed media and polymer clay Steampunk style heart that I made under the wonderful tutelage of Christi Friesen, author of Polymer Clay and Mixed Media—Together at Last.
I promised you a close-up when I baked it. Well....voila! Here it is, all incorporated into a cool Steampunk style heart necklace just in time for Valentine's Day!
How I made the necklace:
I used a McGilll wing punch to make my wings out of a recycled soda can. I used a tiny stylist to give the wings a "wing" texture.
All that was left to do was poke some holes in the wings and link my heart and wings to a Tim Holtz sprocket.
If you want more Steampunk Style jewelry, try this great book aptly named:
Steampunk-Style Jewelry
Victorian, Fantasy, and Mechanical Necklaces, Bracelets, and Earrings
By
Jean Campbell
Question:
Are you making something special for Valentine's Day?Leave your answer in the comments and you are entered to win a free book!
I am making simple necklaces fast and furiously for 2 granddaughters and 1 daughter! HELP!! I LOVE the steampunk style and would just love owning that book!!!
Posted by: Willow | February 12, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Oh gosh that is so awesome! I love the addition of the pop can wings! I used to make flowers from Coke cans that I called Pop-ies. You have inspired me to revisit that idea and try to figure out some new ideas using pop cans and polymer clay. Great necklace! I just love it!
Posted by: Cindy Lietz, Polymer Clay Tutor | February 12, 2010 at 11:47 AM
wow i have never seen anything like that, it is awesome. think i can feel a new craft addiction comming on
Posted by: Nicole | February 12, 2010 at 12:56 PM
oh forgot to add, i have been in full on chocolate mode for the last 2 days {no more chocolate pleeeeease}
Posted by: Nicole | February 12, 2010 at 12:59 PM
Its insane how you made the wings from a coke can.
Posted by: Electronic Cigarette | February 12, 2010 at 01:31 PM
I need to get cards made for my two Grandsons.... but time sure is flying by.
Love the necklace...I also really love the way you made the wings.
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Posted by: BrendaLea | February 12, 2010 at 05:44 PM
I have lots of clock parts for steampunk jewelry, just need the book to get me started.
Posted by: Shirley Ann E. | February 12, 2010 at 08:30 PM
i made a card and a tag for my sweetness...
steampunk fascinates me...i would love to put elements of this kind together to make some funky jewelery or other art.
Posted by: f lynn rush | February 13, 2010 at 04:13 AM
A sign of the times is I'm short of money, been laid off since last may so I made cards for my grandkids and sent them in the mail. My youngest said that he never gets any mail so that was my gift to him.
Posted by: Diane | February 13, 2010 at 01:35 PM
I am so into the Steampunk style right now, and your necklace looks great!!! I'd love a chance to own this book!
Sandi
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Posted by: Sandi Terry | February 13, 2010 at 11:27 PM
Nice post, steampunk contain alternate history-style presentations of such technology as dirigibles; these frequently are presented in an idealized light.
Best Regards,
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Posted by: Vintage Jewelry | February 16, 2010 at 07:19 AM
Last year, I designed and tatted a heart. This year, Valentine's Day coincided with Chinese New Year, so it was too busy to do anything special for Valentine's Day.
Posted by: Ellen Lai | February 21, 2010 at 06:30 PM