Just showing off one of my favorite Christmas presents this year. Mom found this key at a bead show + Mom knows I have a thing for antique keys = Aimee gets a necklace for Christmas. (Yay!)
How cool is that? The artist works the glass around the key while it’s over the flame. Lovely!
Mom packaged it for me without a chain, with the thought that I would choose a cord from her stash after I opened it. When we saw her new gunmetal wire next to the key, though, we knew it was perfect, and she spent several hours making me a custom chain.
At the risk of repeating myself, I ask again: How cool is that? Not only did she make the varying rings sizes like I envisioned, she used a hook closure, so I can adjust the length, and attached the key to the chain with hooks, so I can move it to the center after lengthening or shortening the chain. Ingenious.
Merry Christmas to me!
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January 27, 2010 at 3:22 pm
Mom
Aimee, The necklace looks great on that shirt! I am so happy you like it. The chain really does look good, eh? I am going to do more of those.
January 27, 2010 at 4:21 pm
Beth
So interesting and unique! It’s wonderful!
January 30, 2010 at 10:33 am
Sherit
Very cool. Your mom is so talented, as are you. Can’t wait to have you help me decorate my house. You will be unpacked and settled by then, right? 😉 Can’t wait to see you again in June!
January 30, 2010 at 10:19 pm
Karah
That’s awesome, Aimee! I love it !