I must say, these vintage map necklaces look even better using resin than when I use a clear cab (although those are cute, too):
Yes, I made a Tulsa necklace. I've also made OKC, Edmond, Moore/Norman, Austin and Dallas, as well as other cities that I have posted on my Etsy shop. The Oklahoma necklaces won't be posted because I'm saving them for Deluxe. [Although, if one of you really liked one of them, I'm sure something could be arranged :) ]I also made a few map lockets using the resin, such as this one of New Orleans:
I even made a Tulsa locket for Deluxe!If you have a city or town that you would like to see, please let me know! I'm still at it!
I make the city necklaces in two versions; sterling silver and the economy model that you see in the first photo. Sterling silver is $26, while the regular ball chain is $14.
Oh, while I have your attention; I'm always looking for old maps/atlases! Even if they are ripped or otherwise in pieces, please keep me in mind!
I hope everyone else is ready/nearly ready for Deluxe! Two weeks left!
If I remember correctly, there is a town called Love, Oklahoma. It's toward the border between us and Texas (it may be IN Texas, but for some reason I was thinking it's just barely on our side of the state line). So if you've got an Oklahoma map lying around, maybe you could find that town and make a necklace out of it. I bet that would sell in a heartbeat, and so will the rest of them. They are adorable! I'm a big fan of resin jewelry.
ReplyDeleteI really love those! I stumbled across them when I did the Friday Finds for the team blog earlier. I am interested in experimenting with resin, but I've yet to get the supplies.
ReplyDeleteThanks girls!
ReplyDeleteI found Love (it's a county in OK). That got me thinking about the other towns with cool names (like Hope and what not). I just sold a custom map necklace less than an hour ago, so I'll be mixing up a batch this evening.
Brigid - Hobby Lobby carries resin supplies. Things to know: it pours very quickly, wear gloves, don't touch it for at least 48hrs, and do it outside if you can. I though I was fine, no fume problems, and ten minutes after I finished my nose started burning!
Keep the suggestions coming!
these are the cutest!!! One thought might be to check out the scrap book section of the art supply store...I know I bought a book of scrap book paper for my collaging and there's one sheet that is an old-timey looking map ;)
ReplyDeleteI cant believe it! 2 weeks! Im so excited!~
These are great!
ReplyDeleteGood luck at Deluxe, im sure you'll do fine these are very sellable!
I hope you are ok with the tornado watch?
That is really quite scary, we don't have anything like that here in England just a little storm now and again with a bit of thunder.
Stay safe katie. Thank you for your message on my post, it was really sweet.
Take care and stay safe!
Gem
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