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KatyLipscomb — Mechanical Steampunk Key
Published: 2010-02-07 02:22:34 +0000 UTC; Views: 10323; Favourites: 322; Downloads: 1219
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Okay, this one took a while...but I am very pleased with the result and I think it is one of my personal bests. Commission for:This is definitely the largest pendant I have ever made. I believe the skeleton key itself measures about 4 inches in length. Because of its massive size, I had to take a different approach to adding on materials. I used a drill and a cobalt drill bit to drill holes into the key (which required some tedious measurements). I then went back and filled the holes with adhesive and pushed screws through the holes to hold the large pieces together. The result is a stronger key and a more mechanical look. This whole process is what took a majority of the time XD.
I put this pendant on a very long chain because it is meant to be worn LLOONNGG. I really think that is the only way to wear a large pendant like this. The chain is heavy duty to prevent links from bending.
Ohhh and the keyhole is not this shiny in real life. My camera just makes silver stuff look extra bright.
Hope you like it! I actually have a drawing to upload tomorrow if I can solve my scanner issue.
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Comments: 39
I actually had a question about this. I have a key that I have been wanting to do something like this with, but I do not have the tools. If you would be willing, what would be the cost of this if I sent you my key to do this to? Please let me know. Thanks!
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i absolutely adore it.
you're good with this steampunk
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You're very much welcome!
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not a huge fan of steam-punk, but thats really cool. i like it, kudo's
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Very beautifully crafted 
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Thank you 
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Oh no, it was a good move, most certainly 
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Thank you so much! <3 It's absolutely amazing.
I knew it was a good idea to collect skeleton keys. XD This key was my largest, and oldest, of them all. :3 I'll be glad to wear it around my neck. <3
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Eep! I am so so glad you like it
I just have one question for you regarding the length of the chain. Where would you like the pendant to fall when you where it? Right now I have it on a pretty long chain but I'd like to get the length just right.
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A long chain would be best, around 24" would be alright. It doesn't really matter to me. Lol. With 24" it'll fall approximately in the middle of my chest. (Draws attention to teh bewbs lol. XDDD)
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That's puuurfect! The chain I am using right now is 24 inches
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XDDD That's great!
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This is absolutely wonderful - I love the idea of attaching all of the parts to the huge key!
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Oooo, I'm love with all your steampunk pieces x)
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I AGREE THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST
omg now im not sure what i would commission from you anymore
they're so many cool designs
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haha yep....and I try to make each one different XD
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ugh now im never going to make up my mind XD
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Might I just take the time to say: You... Are one badass artist. :>
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ooooooooohhhh! LOVE IT!!! you've got awesome skills!
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Thank you so much!
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aww no problem, your stuff is great! I love the wing theme!
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I have a very strange obsession with odd keys. <3
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Yes! I just love them to death!!!
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My mom has this bag that has 3 charms hanging off of it, and one of them is a key. *w* I want it when she gets rid of that bag~
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