Which came first the chicken or the necklace?

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Those necklaces are fantastic! Do you sell them or just collect?

I had no idea about the chicken bands! Very interesting.
 
Hi Linda -- Do you mean that poultry bands make up the chains links in your first piece? It's very colorful and attractive.

However, is the pendant the dress clip that you removed the back from, and was it an undamaged clip?

ETA: OK, I just read your post again carefully, and realize that the metal necklace is the one comprised of the poultry rings. Nice job.
 
I have a number of original celluloid and Bakelite necklaces in my personal collection. Linda, your theory about the chicken bands is interesting - certainly the modern equivalants are similar - although some of the vintage links are oval and some are round - and most are colors match the rest of the piece - blue, mottled salmon, etc. This is one of my favorites.

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Your colorful necklace is fabulous but I do want to say that I am not in favor of repurposing vintage dress clips (or pencil sharpeners) if they are undamaged and can be used for their original purpose. There are ways to temporararly convert clips and pins to pendants and it is possible to "clip a clip" to a chain. This is a late 1940's Boucher set. The ornament on the chain is fur clip that clips or fits over the chain and it can also still be worn as a fur clip.

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lindapoirier said:
Laura, the multi-colored necklace is vintage. The necklace with the carved wooden links, is modern. I made it all except for the Bogey Man charm. The loops are modern poultry tags. I love your necklace... are those teeny vaginas??? OH! Sorry but I had to make the comparison.
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I've just removed what I said, since I was reacting. However, Linda -- welcome. But please note what was said earlier to another poster about catching more bees with honey.

Your jewelry is quite lovely and very creative (and a lot of work). However, please keep in mind that this is a Vintage forum for a Vintage Guild, and so upcycling is not something that is encouraged.

However, you may want to visit the Vintage Village...

http://thevintagevillage.com/

They have a sister group called Vintage Rising with lots of crafters and upcyclers, and I think you'll enjoy it.
 
Very awesome photo of the lady.
I have a ? I am hesitant to ask but am very curious. Celluloid (not bakelite) is flammable. Is that a problem or with jewelry is it stable?
 
I have old annuals 1920s to 1960s. Thanks to you Linda I am now on hunts to spot vintage theme sweaters and necklaces.
Will report back with any finds. I so love vintage and history.
 
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