Rhymes like dimes piece individually hand cut and carved for a MF Doom lovin’ friend. The actual image was a piece of art / photo he got from the inter-webs, unknown. I mixed it up, added the mic, and bits and pieces then got to work carving it out of the coin. Took ages!
The trees in the background move through the four seasons at the stones.
I have just finished this commission and wanted to share it with you all. It was commissioned by a lovely customer(s) (Kirsty and family). They were married at the Rollright stones in 2000.
The piece includes their five children all playfully hiding behind the stones and many other meaningful details (including some secrets on the reverse) I hope you all like it… Especially you Kirsty !
Moon gazing together hares. I have made this using a simple traditional hand saw and engraving tool. A lovely old, unwanted silver shilling was recycled as the ‘raw material’. You can find out more and watch a small film of it being made here : hairy growler
This lovely little pair of pendants are totally handcrafted and made completely from an recycled spoon. The sweet little wings are hand-cut from the ‘bowl’ of an old antique dessert spoon. The origins remain visible, the natural curve lending itself perfectly to the shape of the wings as they ‘waft’.
The two spoon butterfly wings are complimented by a lovely little star cut from an old out of circulation ‘thrupence’ coin.
100% Handcrafted & Recycled in Cambridge, UK
Size : approx 35 mm * 22 mm
This sweet little bird pendant has been hand cut and carved from an old coin. More pieces like this can be found on the new website. http://www.hairygrowler.com
Each springtime tree coin pendant i design and create is completely hand-cut with a traditional jewellers saw. This time consuming process allows both a closer connection with the piece that is being made and ultimately a more involved, intricate finished item.
A silver Florin was the choice material for the tree pendant.
Recycling these silver coins allows these original details to survive and become part of a conversation which promotes recycling and green living. Obviously it is important for the piece of jewellery to be desirable, wearable and beautiful!
Handcrafted and recycled in Cambridge, UK.
Size : Approx 28 mm diameter
I have always enjoyed the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit and wanted to make these for years. I have used a couple of sterling silver 120 year old, very worn silver half crown coins. In the centre i have set a lovely amethyst stone. The reverse has a little secret detail too.
Speak friend and enter… Visit my website Hairy Growler to view more handcrafted and recycled jewellery. Each piece is individually handmade from recycled and upcycled raw materials
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Ladybirds. (bishy barnabees, ladybug)
For me the ladybird is definitely one of the sweetest little insects to land on you, although when there is a whole bunch it does get kinda creepy. However, their loveliness has made them symbols of good luck in many cultures. The Turkish name for the ladybird is Uğur Böceği, literally meaning good luck bug.
I have made this ring from a pair of lovely sterling silver pre 1920 threepence coins and a silver fork tine / prong! Its feels lovely and looks very nice worn!
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Irish ‘ Hare Threepence’ Lucky Leaf – triple hare brooch.
I have taken a break from the 20p collection (which is now finished!) and remade this lovely recycled Irish Threepence coin brooch i used to make. I have just been given a HUGE bag of these lovely coins to play with. I think this will find a loving home at Glastonbury festival…
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A Romanian folk tale says that the dragonfly was once a horse possessed by the devil. Swedish folklore holds that the devil uses dragonflies to weigh people’s souls. The Norwegian name for dragonflies is Øyenstikker (“eye-poker”)!
However, to balance this darkness ! The Native American tribes believe they represent swiftness and activity, and for the Navajo they symbolize pure water. In Japan they are much loved representing Summer and symbols of courage, strength, and happiness
I have cut this one out of a 20p coin, it took a while and is the perfect symbol of strength, grrrr,and happiness, yay
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