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Magical Dimensions Inner circle 5001 Posts |
What would be the best way to bend a skeleton key to make a thumb ring? Heat it up then wrap it around a pipe?
Just looking for something that would look different and stand out.... Ray |
Silvertongue Inner circle One day I will die leaving behind 2426 Posts |
It might work better as a bracelet.
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And living beings remain in cyclic existence, For that long, may I too remain, to dispel the sufferings of the world. -Shantideva Engaging in the Conduct of a Bodhisattva |
the Sponge Inner circle Atlanta 2771 Posts |
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On May 2, 2017, Silvertongue wrote: You must have tiny wrists! I can't imagine a bent, real key would be comfortable. BUT, when I once again talk to my good friend, Google, he leads me to this: https://www.etsy.com/market/skeleton_key_ring |
Magical Dimensions Inner circle 5001 Posts |
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On May 2, 2017, the Sponge wrote: Well now, after looking at it, I don't think that I like that look now... Back to the drawing board. Another idea shot to heck... Ray |
Dan C New user 100 Posts |
The best way to have a good idea is to have a lot of ideas. - Linus Pauling
My personal mantra. Dan |
Magical Dimensions Inner circle 5001 Posts |
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On May 3, 2017, Dan C wrote: I agree with that!!!!! Just like that Edison guy and his light bulb....... 😁 Ray |
the Sponge Inner circle Atlanta 2771 Posts |
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On May 3, 2017, Magical Dimensions wrote: He didn't say anything about stealing ideas.... |
Wizard of Oz Inner circle Most people wish I didn't have 5150 Posts |
So, going back to the original post, what is the best way of doing this? I have at least a dozen useless skeleton keys, and one would surely be cool on my finger. I love this idea.
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Station10 Regular user Indiana 198 Posts |
I would check with a local jeweler, I'm sure they can either give you some suggestions or offer to customize it for you.
John Gilmore
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Magical Dimensions Inner circle 5001 Posts |
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On May 3, 2017, Station10 wrote: That is a good idea...... A nice old rusty key would be cool. Ray |
WitchDocChris Inner circle York, PA 2614 Posts |
Best course is to heat it and bend it around a mandrel with pliers. Just make sure you use the pliers that have no texture on the jaws.
If you bend it cold, it may show cracks. If they're chromed, be careful. I believe when chrome is heated enough it gives off a gas that's toxic. Oh, and obviously be careful, don't touch hot metal, etc etc.
Christopher
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Dan C New user 100 Posts |
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Magical Dimensions Inner circle 5001 Posts |
A vise and two metal rods should work..... You place the end of the key between the rods to keep the key in place as you heat and bend it.... Sounds like it should work....
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WitchDocChris Inner circle York, PA 2614 Posts |
Yeah, that would work, too. Oh, and I meant to say last time, you'll probably have to refinish it. Heating metal enough to bend it easily will most likely discolor it.
Christopher
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