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Artist Turns Old Keys And Coins Into Recycled Art
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Artist Turns Old Keys And Coins Into Recycled Art

Even discarded keys and coins can be turned into beautiful art with some creativity and the right sort of know-how. Michael (or Moerkey), an artist in Australia, does exactly that, turning discarded keys and coins into bottles, lampshades and other beautiful recycled metal sculptures.

“When I was supposed to be cleaning out my shed, I came across some old copper pipe saved from a previous renovation. I cut it up into rings and started making it into spheres,” Michael explains on his Etsy shop. “The first ones were a bit rough but once I worked out the technique I got creative.”

“I’m a bit of a hoarder and searched around for all those old keys and copper wire, that were no longer needed, and got creative with them as well,” he added.

More info: Etsy | Facebook (h/t: twistedsifter, demilked)

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    Moerkey sells his recycled artwork on his Etsy page

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    There is a beast with heart of cold stone that dashes like lightning, shreds flesh from bone. // Bewitched by this beast, I fell to my knees. My mouth babbled madness and mumbled soft pleas. // I stared down the ravenous, gnashing dark maw of a cute cuddly kitten with yarn in its paw

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    LeighStovall
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    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg I love the rustic raw edgy beauty of it!!! And the colors from the coins look so good together!!

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    LeighStovall
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    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg I love the rustic raw edgy beauty of it!!! And the colors from the coins look so good together!!

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