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1/22/2013

Recycling Leftover Scraps

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It's been a wonderfully busy time, working on custom orders. Part of the challenge on days like this is how to work time for a new design into a full schedule.  There are times during the day, waiting for something to soak, to dry, cool, etc. I use that time and scraps of whatever I am working on to create something new. 

Following are some pins I made recently for Brooch a Day 2013 challenge.
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Arch of Numbers Pin
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Wedding Bands
I made several wedding bands with dates hand stamped inside. I always test the stamp first on some scrap copper. This scrap had a nice little arch (itself a scrap from cutting out a copper cross.) An arch of numbers designed itself as I worked. I simply made some copper jump rings and attached it to a little brass kilt pin. 

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Rustic Opal Engagement Ring and Wedding Band
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Lullaby Good Night Pin/Pendant
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I created an opal engagement ring and matching wedding band. An extra strip of silver from the band and a bit of leftover bezel were enough to create this little pin/pendant. I stamped a moon and stars on both pieces. After I set the opal, I used the same tools to set a blue zircon on the pin.

Isn't it cute? I call it Lullaby Good Night. I twisted an extra loop on the back, so it's both a pin and a pendant.

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Jersey Shore Wampum Pin
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Turquoise Pendant (SOLD)
There has been an empty bezel on my bench for almost a year. I originally made it to hold a pretty turquoise cabochon. I decided to go with a different style and so, the empty bezel sat, waiting for another stone. It was a unique shape, so I never really thought I would find something to fit. But, as I was waiting for some work to soak, I found this little wampum clam shell fit perfectly!

What do you do everyday? Is there a way to recycle the leftover scraps of your work into something new? I just wrote this blog sitting in a waiting room. There is always time and materials to create something new!

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Maggie link
1/22/2013 02:02:20 am

Great inspiration! I have been trying to regain my sewing mojo, so I have been quilting- so I am definitely all about reclaiming scraps!

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Mary L Wason
1/22/2013 08:32:06 am

Yeah, quilting is the ultimate recycling!

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