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GipsonDiamondJeweler — Secret Garden Key

Published: 2007-09-27 22:59:10 +0000 UTC; Views: 3534; Favourites: 99; Downloads: 69
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This key pendant is made out of pure silver, sterling silver, and copper. It was a lot of fun to make, but it was also quite the challenge.

I was lacking the proper copper material to make the top part of the key, so I had to melt some copper material together, and then I had to use my rolling mill to roll it out into thick sheet.

I made the leaf using art clay silver ([link] ). Then I antiqued it using an acid which acts as an instant tarnisher to silver. Last, I soldered silver wire onto the leaf to make the stem.

The rest of the key is made out of silver and copper sheet of different thickness.

They key measures 2 1/4 inches long and 1 inch at its widest part.

This took me about four hours to make. I started yesterday and finished it up today
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Comments: 39

TammyOlsen [2010-09-03 06:40:13 +0000 UTC]

Soooo pretty!!

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laryss14 [2010-07-28 23:06:27 +0000 UTC]

wow
it looks so nice

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laryss14 [2010-07-28 23:06:15 +0000 UTC]

wow
it looks so nice

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GipsonDiamondJeweler In reply to laryss14 [2010-07-30 22:01:41 +0000 UTC]

why thank you

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KissMeAlbert [2010-04-30 14:55:03 +0000 UTC]

Wow ...Such an amazing thing!
Do you buy these things?
Where from ... can I get one?

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GipsonDiamondJeweler In reply to KissMeAlbert [2010-05-02 01:48:26 +0000 UTC]

heheh this piece I made myself and it is one of a kind. It's been claimed by someone two years ago.

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Forestina-Fotos [2008-01-25 23:29:35 +0000 UTC]

Ooooooooh lovely!

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GipsonDiamondJeweler In reply to Forestina-Fotos [2008-02-23 05:41:01 +0000 UTC]

thank you ^^ wish me luck! I entered this one in the Metalsmiths Club nature contest.

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Forestina-Fotos In reply to GipsonDiamondJeweler [2008-02-23 08:19:15 +0000 UTC]

All the best of luck!!

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GipsonDiamondJeweler In reply to Forestina-Fotos [2008-04-11 02:55:01 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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Twitching [2007-12-21 17:33:44 +0000 UTC]

Very nice. Love the leaf.

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GipsonDiamondJeweler In reply to Twitching [2007-12-25 22:54:50 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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NycterisA [2007-11-08 02:05:11 +0000 UTC]

Oh what a great concept, and I really like the way you photographed it - perfect background!

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GipsonDiamondJeweler In reply to NycterisA [2007-11-14 00:26:26 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much

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1337-Art [2007-10-21 16:08:23 +0000 UTC]

It's very pretty...wasn't it worth the four hours to make it?

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GipsonDiamondJeweler In reply to 1337-Art [2007-10-24 22:38:56 +0000 UTC]

thanks ^^

I think it was definately worth it ^^

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PaigeC [2007-10-09 17:07:12 +0000 UTC]

Waii! This will definately place in the contest!

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GipsonDiamondJeweler In reply to PaigeC [2007-10-14 03:41:52 +0000 UTC]

cross your fingers ^^

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PaigeC In reply to GipsonDiamondJeweler [2007-10-15 18:36:57 +0000 UTC]

I'll cross all my fingers!

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GipsonDiamondJeweler In reply to PaigeC [2007-10-16 04:05:26 +0000 UTC]

fingers and toes!

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blackhorsewhispers [2007-10-01 17:13:27 +0000 UTC]

WOW that is EXQUISITE!
love keys <3

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GipsonDiamondJeweler In reply to blackhorsewhispers [2007-10-02 03:00:36 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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towrii [2007-09-30 02:35:13 +0000 UTC]

Where can I buy thissssss?! Oh my godddd.
It's so amazing. <3

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GipsonDiamondJeweler In reply to towrii [2007-09-30 19:01:12 +0000 UTC]

thank you if you're interested in buying just send me a note letting me know

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sojourncuriosities [2007-09-29 13:19:11 +0000 UTC]

Very cool! I like knowing that you made the key yourself!
I use antique skeleton keys and sculpt wire to make pendants! Here's an example of one I have made in the past, many more in my gallery.
[link]

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GipsonDiamondJeweler In reply to sojourncuriosities [2007-09-30 19:02:03 +0000 UTC]

thank you and your passage pendant key desings are really awesome ^^

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sojourncuriosities In reply to GipsonDiamondJeweler [2007-09-30 19:31:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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GipsonDiamondJeweler In reply to sojourncuriosities [2007-10-01 05:56:48 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome

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micc [2007-09-28 11:18:28 +0000 UTC]

it looks really mysterious and really really cute good work!!

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GipsonDiamondJeweler In reply to micc [2007-09-28 19:56:56 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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AJGlass [2007-09-28 06:26:56 +0000 UTC]

Nice work and I love your artist comments.

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GipsonDiamondJeweler In reply to AJGlass [2007-09-28 19:56:39 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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lavadragon [2007-09-28 06:06:53 +0000 UTC]

That is just lovely.

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GipsonDiamondJeweler In reply to lavadragon [2007-09-28 19:56:22 +0000 UTC]

thanks ^^ and thanks for the favorite

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chi-chai-monchan [2007-09-28 01:10:24 +0000 UTC]

that looks sooo amazing. i'd SO wear that. <33 and everyone at school would CONSTANTLY ask me where i got it. but i'd say, "it's a secret" XD

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GipsonDiamondJeweler In reply to chi-chai-monchan [2007-09-28 01:16:52 +0000 UTC]

aww thanks if you ever wore it though, and you did find a secrete garden, I recommend not trying to use this key to unlock it

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chi-chai-monchan In reply to GipsonDiamondJeweler [2007-09-28 01:33:23 +0000 UTC]

i agree haha

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ocean-raven [2007-09-27 23:09:00 +0000 UTC]

I WANT IT hahahaha
its pretty

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GipsonDiamondJeweler In reply to ocean-raven [2007-09-27 23:12:09 +0000 UTC]

thank you ^_^

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