Recycled Vacuum Tube Pendants
I make these all the time. Some people knit to pass the time, I wrap vintage tech trash in metal. I hate seeing beautiful but outdated things hit the garbage, truly.



The basic concept is one I learned in jewelry class using decompressed spirals of wire going in opposite directions to create a birdcage effect. Little objects like marbles, crystals, or my tubes can be inserted into the cage for safekeeping. Part of the reason I tend to wire-wrap my tubes is it keeps them from shattering if they meet with the floor--the wire is protective and functional as well as eye-catching.



These pendants are For Sale here: http://www.exoskeletoncabaret.etsy.com
I also like to trade for other people's artwork--feel free to message me.

These are gorgeous. I'm a sucker for vacuum tubes (I bought a semi-functional turntable at a swap meet just because it had tube speakers) and one of these days I might gather the guts to try this myself.

Until then, would you be interested in trading one of these for a hand-bound journal? You can see a bit of my work at http://saellys.etsy.com, but I'm perfectly willing to do something custom and more steampunkish if none of the ones I've got up currently appeal to you. Let me know.

Thanks! I always save the tubes that are too big to use as wearable art in glass bowls. They're just so lovely even when they're burnt out.

I'll trade; sure! I'll have another batch of tube pendants made next week. Convo me via Etsy with your wire preference and we'll work out a deal.

<3

I think these are absolutely gorgeous. There's just something so lovely about a glass tube...but then, I'm a biology/science possibly-major (still deciding) so I like them to have things in them...these are absolutely darling. I might think up a trade for you, since I'm not in any place to excahnge currency for things at the moment. I do mostly plain 2D art though. You can see it in my website and devART, if my style appeals to you. ^_^

But, that aside, these are beautiful and lovely! I really love to see recycled or foung art and jewelery. Great job!

I saw these on LJ and ordered one, I think they look adorable and I can't wait to receive it!

Thanks, Ampere! It's probably already on its way to you.

I just received my silvertone-wrapped pendant. It is marvelous, and you should all order one right now.

those look awesome! great idea.

I couldn't resist...bought two...

I find them much more empowering in the 21st century than the new age quartz crystals lol

steampunkery exquisate!

imm

And you win the wee prize for being my 50th customer! well done!

- blinks several times -

how unexpectedly glorious!!

sincerest thank yous and appreciations ^^

much success to you ^^

imm

GREAT TESLA'S GHOST!!!

My pendants arrived!!! as well as my special extra!!

I AM POSITIVELY GIDDY!!

They are most excellently crafted and effing lovely to look at and wear!!!

Moreover I know mor ethana few people who will covent them and drool...so I suspect you'll be needing to stock the shelves soon!!

HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY!!!

Imm

Awesome! My neighbor made the patch. I'm glad you like it!

*toddles off to leave positive feedback*

As I said in the other topic I received mine last week and have worn it to a business gathering, I work part time at a DIY store (next to owning and running my own business) so I thought it was very fitting

I love it.

Absolutely brilliant! I love them. You are quite the artisan.

Thanks!

I made a fancier one too, for the sake of experiment and decadence. It's here:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9532868