This past Christmas, I ordered a beautiful Jezze mug for my dear friend, Ursula. It was sitting so pretty in Ursula's favorites so I snatched it up and was exited to give it as a gift! I couldn't wait to see Jesse's beautiful work in person. So, I placed the order and waited for the mug to arrive. Unfortunately, along the way from South Africa, the mug was broken. This was a one of a kind and I was devastated.
I remember looking at the poor mug and admiring Jesse's designs. As luck would have it, the break occurred just on the handle so the designs were still intact. I then thought of The Broken Plate. The Broken Plate offers exquisite jewelry made from recycled plates. The shop is amazing. Here is a bit about the process...
Each plate is carefully selected from various thrift stores, antique shops, and department stores, and then lovingly broken, using a hammer and tile snips. Pieces are selected by color, design and shape, ground to create smooth edges, and wrapped in copper tape and lead-free silver solder using the Louis Comfort Tiffany stained glass method. The solder is patinaed to give each piece a bold, rustic black border. The Broken Plate
So, I contacted The Broken Plate and sent the mug. No time passed and the mug was turned into these!
Can you believe it? Fabulous, right?
This is why I am thankful. I am grateful to Etsy for these connections. Through this little accident, a whole new light has been shed. Ursula gets her favorite mug as a gorgeous pendant. I bought one for myself and Jesse. Also, Jesse has contacted me to let me know that The Broken Plate is selling the rest with part of the proceeds going to a South African Charity for feeding school children (Peninsula School Feeding Association)!
Incredible! This is what happens when you buy handmade.
Below are just a couple of pendants for sale.
Yellow Leaf Pendant $35.00
Blue Leaf Pendant $35.00
6 comments:
That is sooooo cool! It seems like it was almost meant to happen that way ;)
I saw this on Jezze's blog- how cool it was you!
wow, that's so fantastic!
How cool! The pendants are beautiful.
I am SO SO SO lucky to have such an awesome friend as you, Rikkianne! You treat me so well, and I agree that this is was a perfect finish to a potentially devastating situation. Love Jezze, love The Broken Plate (and the charity!), and love you!
You win the award for MOST RESOURCEFUL!! I just love the new pendants.
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