{"title":"56thingsnice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Little About Me and My Jewellery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Hi, I'm Christine. I was born and bred in Cairns and now enjoy retired life in Mareeba, Far North Queensland, where I create and sell my handmade jewellery under the name of 56thingsnice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e I've always loved making things and enjoy having a project on the go. My passion is transforming vintage silverware into unique, wearable pieces of jewellery, including pendants, bracelets and rings. I love taking something old and often forgotten and giving it a new life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Each piece begins with finding beautiful vintage cutlery. I enjoy researching the patterns, discovering the maker and learning about the history and approximate age of each piece. There's something special about knowing that these pieces of silverware have a story of their own before becoming something new.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e I'm entirely self-taught and have developed my skills through experimentation, plenty of practice, UTube tutorials and the generosity of jewellery-making communities in Australia and the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e My workshop is equipped with a variety of tools, including a bandsaw, drill press, bench grinder, tumbler and arbor press, which I use to cut, shape, bend, polish and assemble the silverware into jewellery. Some pieces also involve soldering to bring the design together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e I put a lot of thought into finding the right tools, techniques and vintage silverware to create each piece. I love the challenge of working with these old patterns and shapes, knowing that every piece of cutlery has the potential to become something beautiful and wearable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e My aim is to create jewellery that celebrates the character and history of vintage silverware, giving these little treasures a second life for someone to enjoy\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1953-jubilee-floating-heart-pendant","title":"1953 Jubilee Floating Heart Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis heart was created using 1953 silverplated cutlery, it is approximately the size of a 50c coin. Compliments any outfit beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt features a deeply emboss mid century floral design. To keep it looking new simply wash in warm soapy water and buff with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI'll post within 3 to 5 business days with Australia post, in a beautiful little bag with a typed description and a gift card.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI love to upcycle as much as possible my packaging reflects this.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThank you for choosing to purchase one of my little treasures inspired by the world of vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"56thingsnice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68595768164658,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/3150\/0338\/files\/ux0xz1_jpg.jpg?v=1794209158"}],"url":"https:\/\/madeit.com.au\/collections\/56thingsnice.oembed","provider":"Madeit Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}