Comments on: Fall Fever From Junkyard Finds

By: Terri Wlaschin

Terri Wlaschin — Fri, 02 Oct 2015 18:55:28 +0000

Love love love love these. Especially that second piece that looks like a fence.

By: Susan Anderson

Susan Anderson — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 15:31:12 +0000

Catherine- yes I do seal them. I first very carefully apply a thin layer of polyacrylic sealer with a brush to each piece so I can keep as much rust intact as possible. After that layer dries, I pour a small amount of the sealer into a plastic baggie, put the piece inside and squish it all around to give it a good coating and get the sealer into all the nooks and crannies. Then I drag it to the top of the bag, squeezing off the excess as I go. The piece then is hung to dry thoroughly. I usually do this 2 more times. If I put the piece into the baggie first, the sealer gets filled with rust particles.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 14:51:31 +0000

What do you seal these with since they have rust on them? And how many coats? Very inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 14:39:17 +0000

Susan, I love your creative eye for possibilities – and your process for gathering likely elements! Such a great way to find interesting components to use in your jewelry designs. By the time you turn your finds into jewelry, they truly are authentic rustic treasures. Fascinating to see these unique finished pieces you made!

By: Terrie Marcoe

Terrie Marcoe — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 17:17:41 +0000

How fun, letting found pieces become art.