Blue Gears Bicycle Necklace! Fun Steampunk Style!
These pieces may look like old, weathered metal with a fine, colorful patina…but it’s not metal. It’s PAPER. Yes, you read correctly…PAPER! I use a unique, multi-step process which yields one-of-a-kind wearable art pieces that look more like metal than paper.
You may be asking, “But how durable is it? Will I get more than just a handful of wears?” YES! I coat each piece with a protective glaze that makes it incredibly resilient. No, you can’t swim, shower, or take a hot yoga class in it, but a little moisture from getting caught in light rain or a little bit of sweat won’t hurt it.
Each piece starts as a humble piece of cardstock paper; usually no larger than about 4″ x 6″. I emboss each sheet and then paint them using a highly-blendable metallic paint. I cut out the small shapes I want to use for my jewelry and then I carefully adhere each piece onto 2mm high-density craft foam for stability. The final step is coating each piece with a protective glaze before I begin to assemble it into its final jewelry form.
If you like this piece, check out my other Etsy store featuring nothing but these unique paper pieces. https://www.etsy.com/shop/AtomicPaper
-Necklace chain length is about 16 inches long with a 2" extender chain so it can be worn anywhere from 16" to 18" long. I can make this longer or shorter upon request.
-The colors on the bicycle gears are shades of dark metallic blue, silver, black, with subtle hints of metallic purple.
-The largest gear measures about 1.25" in diameter; the smallest gear measures about 3/4" in diameter.
-Jewelry hardware (clasp, chain and jump rings) are nickel-free hematite-tone metal
-VERY lightweight! Ideal for people who don’t like heavy jewelry.
-Each piece comes ready-to-gift in one of my handmade jewelry envelopes (shown in images)
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I made this piece by hand in my Eagle, Idaho studio. I am happy to make modifications to most all of my pieces! If you want a different bead color, shorter/longer length, etc I can usually make that happen.
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Looking for more fun jewelry for yourself or non-biking friends? Check out my other two Etsy stores: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CitrusDesignCo and https://www.etsy.com/shop/AtomicPaper