A while ago I saw this envelope pendant in the local jewellery store and thought: “This is so neat! I want to make something like this as well”. The only thing I didn’t like about the pendant is that it has no functional aspect. So I decided to improve that.
I started sketching my envelope locket trying to add some usefulness to it. This is where the USB idea came in – the vast majority of USB drive are pure functional, but not aestetic. My locket would fuse these aspects, I thought. And sterted bending, twisting and soldering wires.
I used mostly silver wires and the filigree technique. The locket opens up to reveal a concealed 64GB USB drive inside. The front side boasts a captivating garnet cabochon I found in a local mineral shop.
Paired with a custom 65cm silver chain, this locket becomes a wearable artwork (at least that what I aim at). My main point here is that it offers a perfect blend of ancient silversmithing, traditional form and practical function.
Once I completed crafting I rashed excitedly to show my envelope creation to my wife. But her immediate response was not I prepared for.
She said: “Aww you made a lovely tiny cute purse!” 
a PURSE!
Well, she’s not wrong – this is me who was so focused on the envelope theme that couldn’t shift my perception. Nevertheless, envelope or purse – I’m still pleased with how this experiment turned out! ????
For non-Barbies as well – it would fit any doll regardless of manufacturer, as long as the silver rectagular purse would go with the overall outfit.
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