tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post5368563593180509906..comments2024-03-25T15:02:25.695+11:00Comments on oz.Typewriter: How Typewriter VANDALS have changed the dynamics of collectingRobert Messengerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04366507489948676594noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-67954320153872477332015-11-05T08:39:36.745+11:002015-11-05T08:39:36.745+11:00Another option for your 'glass topped' fau...Another option for your 'glass topped' faux keys would be ultra thick embossing enamel, which would require a special melting pot. Those items are marketed by Ranger.J Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07318147008400515117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-44069830546054921362015-11-05T08:33:51.398+11:002015-11-05T08:33:51.398+11:00For anyone looking to make jewelry without destroy...For anyone looking to make jewelry without destroying a piece of history, you can find replica keys both in the Tim Holtz Ideaology line and from Oriental Trading Company. You can also find various typewriter key fonts, which you can use to produce pieces in shrink plastic or poly clay. If using clay, you can mold silver or copper colored key-shaped pieces, do image transfer of the key tops onto separate pieces, and do an inlay. Just make sure the image you're using for transfer is printed in reverse before you put it onto the clay. Another alternative is typewriter key stickers, topped with glass half-marbles, clear epoxy resin, or dimensional adhesive like Diamond Glaze, and then set into metal bezels.J Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07318147008400515117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-88889413434928676782015-11-05T08:22:04.510+11:002015-11-05T08:22:04.510+11:00For anyone looking to make jewelry without destroy...For anyone looking to make jewelry without destroying a piece of history, both Tim Holtz' Ideaology line and Oriental Trading Company now offer replicas of vintage typewriter keys. The Tim Holtz stuff may be a little pricey if you're making a lot to sell at craft fairs, but you may want to check both sources.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-7144355419619427262015-05-21T15:18:38.757+10:002015-05-21T15:18:38.757+10:00Just stumbled accross this blog. In agreeance with...Just stumbled accross this blog. In agreeance with all comments! I design jewellery and looking at vintage typewriter with the thought of removing keys! Shock horror how can I destroy this piece of history... not possible. Therefore the next step is to look at alternatives. Can anyone please provide me with a supplier for reprodution typewriter keys. I am desperately seeking quality though. Any help appreciatedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-68385467512696986292013-08-19T23:45:32.241+10:002013-08-19T23:45:32.241+10:00Where abouts do you get the reproduction keys from...Where abouts do you get the reproduction keys from?<br />Are you able to email me?<br />Thanks<br />Steve :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11357791712379348072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-37857851985678133432013-06-04T21:54:17.445+10:002013-06-04T21:54:17.445+10:00I haven't found faux keys in anything other th...I haven't found faux keys in anything other than laser cut wood.<br /><br />Someone has got to start making and selling faux typewriter keys, so the Steam Punk modders, will use those instead. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-88357154125511753582012-10-02T13:09:31.778+10:002012-10-02T13:09:31.778+10:00I can't lie - I design jewelry, and I've b...I can't lie - I design jewelry, and I've been known to scour junk shops looking for an old typewriter because I love the look in jewelry. I haven't found any I can afford (for the same reason you stated - there's money to be made-d in old parts). <br /><br />So yeah, I make jewelry, but I'm also a lover of history with a lot of respect for our neglected old relics. If it came right down to it, I honestly don't think I could really ever bring myself to destroy a distinguished old machine for parts. <br /><br />I've since found a source for reproduction typewriter-key beads, so I can get the look without having to stoop to vandalism. I wish more jewelry designers would go that route.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-59246559830041973052012-01-14T16:25:41.476+11:002012-01-14T16:25:41.476+11:00Reminds me of this classic National Lampoon cover....Reminds me of <a href="http://static.scripting.com/photos/archive/2008/12/17/ifYouDontBuyThisMagazineWellKil/original.jpg" rel="nofollow">this classic National Lampoon cover</a>.Richard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.com