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Queenie

by Joan Williams.
(Springfield, Missouri USA)

I have some very old playing cards and thought they’d make good pendant charms – I took high quality color photocopies, cut out the shapes and glued them to bracelet blanks.

I then applied Diamond Glaze resin to give them a glassy finish.

With the addition of some czech glass dangles and a brass crown, “Queenie” was complete!

Joan Williams
Lilruby – jewelry design and more at Etsy

Comments:

Neat idea!
by: Rena

I also love your crown and bead dangles – perfect for this Queen!

Great antiqued metals to go with the vintage card images.

Thanks for sharing this creative project with us, Joan!

Queenie
by: Kate

What a brilliant idea. Love it.

re: Queenie
by: Joan Williams

Thanks, Rena and Kate!

Fabulous
by: Anonymous

Fantastic idea! Great for card players like my mom!

Ahhh, Photocopy
by: SterlingCrystal

Fantastic idea to make a photocopy, so you aren’t ruining the vintage originals. I have some cards that I would like to make into jewellery (one day, one day), but I was hesitant about cutting them up. I honestly didn’t think about photocopying, that means I can also risk making mistakes while I am learning.

Thank you!

Sam Ryder
SterlingCrystal
www.sterlingcrystal.etsy.com

Re: photocopies
by: Joan

I also use the photocopy method with my other valuable ephemera, such as old photos and antique postcards. I have alot of old stuff but can’t bear to part with it – this way I can use the images over and over again! 🙂

Resin
by: Jewelry By Luet and Co

I’ve been contemplating trying this technique and just have not done it. However, after looking at this lovely piece, I think that you have motivated me. Stunning piece and I love the idea of the playing cards!!!