SilverCrow Creations Collage, Assemblage, Altered Books & Art
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Vintage box of Teardrop Amber Glass Lenses
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Oh! The possibilities for these great lenses. Each box of 3 dozen lenses is from the late 1940s or early 1950s. They were made in Japan originally for use as the lenses for sunglasses. But, they are perfect for use in jewelry and assemblage.
Because they are glass, they are fragile, but they are not delicate - we've not broken any yet. The convex shape is great for covering a secret in an assemblage or collage. Although they appear dark in the photo, they are surely transparent enough for your projects.
These golden amber lenses are 53mm at their widest and 63mm long and they arrive in their original packaging. We have not opened all of the boxes in order to preserver their vintage value, we are not sure if they are complete and unbroken. But, in the sample boxes we opened - all were present, individually wrapped and intact.
At less than 18¢ each, you'll be able to complete several projects with these great glass pieces. They also make great collectibles for anyone in the optical professions!
Made in Japan
SilverCrow Classic, Re-Added 30April2012
Vintage Item - Limited Availability
Price: $6.25 per box
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Mini Crystal Door Knob
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Kits for Shrines, Memory Boxes & More
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How perfect for changing a simple project into a very special one. Our mini door knob features a crystal knob and a golden holder.
This might be just the extra Victorian or old fashioned touch you need on your next shrine or memory box.
The head of the knob measures 3/16 inch in diameter and the length of the piece is about 3/8 inch in diameter.
Two door knobs are shown for illustration only so that you might see the crystal head and the side.
Made in USA
10April2012
Limited Availability
Price $4.50 Each
Mini Tin Watering Can
This mini watering can doesn't really work, so you can't water your mini flowers with it, but you can pretend and so can your mini people or dolls. We also think it would be quite cute with flowers or ferns in it.
It measures from handle to spout about 1-1/8 inch and about 5/8 inch in diameter. It is a touch over 3/4 inch tall.
Unknown origin
Price $2.56 Each
Ready to Slice & Bake Fimo Stick/Roll - Double Heart
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We've tried to learn to roll Fimo & other polymer clay into sticks or rolls and we always end up with marbleized clay - a fancy way to say we couldn't come up with a picture. With these, we don't have to worry. The picture has already been rolled into the sticks. So, all you do slice and bake. Don't worry, the instructions are included.
Two sweet hearts together - how perfect for any occasion involving love - which is almost any occasion!
You can slice the roll to any depth - and can even make the diameter smaller or larger (instructions for this technique included, too). To make a bead or charm, just make a hole before you bake.
Rolls measure 50mm long by 15mm in diameter (about 5/8 inch). So you can make a bunch of beads, components or charms from just one roll!
Instructions are included.
Imported
Price: $3.00 per roll
Mini Crystal Door Knob with Brass Escutcheon and Key
How perfect for changing a simple project into a very special one. Our mini door escutcheon features a keyhole and comes with a matching key. The knob is crystal, making the entire piece very Victorian looking.
This might be just the extra touch you need on your next shrine or memory box.
The escutcheon measures 15/16 inch high by 5/16 inch wide. The knob profile is about 1/4 inch. The tiny key features a hanging loop at the top, but this can easily be removed with scissors or wire cutters (please be careful!). Including the loop, the key measures 1/2 inch high by 1/8 inch wide.
12February2012
Price $8.25 Each
Ready to Slice & Bake Fimo Stick/Roll - White Flower
We almost thought this was a sunflower because of the size of the petals, but the petals are white, so it's really a large white flower. The ends of the polymer clay roll are less distinct than the center of the roll, so your petals will be more pronounced as you cut into the roll.
Price: $2.50 per roll
Love Letters - Random Vintage Game Letters Spelling LOVE
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Do you ever wonder how you might have found just the right person? In all this world what random circumstances might have come together at just he right time in the universe to make you meet your true love, your soul mate?
We've put together a random selection of vintage game letters that spell out
LOVE
to help you celebrate that happenstance meeting and its resulting sentiment. Compiled from letter pieces for Anagrams, Scrabble and other vintage games, your letters may be chipboard, cardboard, natural wood, polished or stained wood.
No two packages are alike, these are perfect for your altered art.
Of course these are just right for your Valentine, but don't forget about anyone else you might love anytime of year.
Sizes and packages vary with the letters and the age of the letters. All of these are prepackaged so we're sorry but we can't honor special requests.
The photo shows several sets with blanks in between. Each package contains 4 letters: L, O, V, E.
Made in USA of USA & Imported Parts
Price: $4.50 Each
Mini Brass Door Knob Escutcheon With Key
How perfect for changing a simple project into a very special one. Our mini door escutcheon features a brass knob with a keyhole and comes with a matching key.
Price $6.70 Each
Intricately Detailed Laser-Cut Bête Noir Motif
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Certainly scary, undoubtedly someone's nemesis, our Bête Noire wooden motif is quite alluring and daunting at the same time. Just imagine the mischief you might make with this.
The trompe-d'oeuil photograph makes this component absolutely amazing. And the laser cutting is so precise that the antennae appear to be real!
Each is laser cut from 1/8 inch thick Baltic birch and then laser cut. The sides are natural wood color and the back has been painted black. To use as jewelry, you may want to add a sealer.
Each measures 2-1/8 inches high by 1-5/8 inch wide (by 1/8 inch thick).
24January2012
Price $2.85 Each
Self-Stick Vinyl Corner Book Pockets - Package of 12
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These are perfect for a pocket in a stationery folio. They come as 4 pockets together to slit apart. Or, use them together for a pin-wheel effect. Individual sleeves are 3-1/2 by 3-1/3 inches.
SilverCrow Classic, re-Added 2February2012
Price: $3.00 Per Package
Hand Made Miniature Mexican Sandwich
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We really aren't sure what type of food this truly is. There seems to be meat, tomatoes, lettuce, guacamole sandwiched between 2 wheat tortillas, so we decided to call it a Mexican Sandwich!
Our little Mexican sandwich measures about 1 inch in diameter and about 5/8 inches high looks good enough to eat for any doll or other miniature lover. These are also great for ofrendas and shrines.
Made in Mexico
Price: $3.10 each
Intricately Detailed Laser-Cut Flying Skeleton Key Motif
All you need is a chain or ribbon to change this wonderful component into a necklace. Our Flying Skeleton Key measures 2-5/16 inches high by 2-3/4 inches from wingtip to wingtip.
Each is laser cut from 1/8 inch thick wood and then laser cut. The sides are natural wood color and the back has been painted black. To use as jewelry, you may want to add a sealer.
Price $3.25 Each
Assortment of 5 Vintage Hard Translucent Plastic Bingo Chips in Several Sizes & Colors
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Bingo markers or chips were found in almost every household once an affordable version of the game was available. These chips hail from the mid 1950s and are made of hard plastic. They range in size from about 3/8 inch through 3/4 inch and are mostly clear or translucent.
Each collection of 5 has been pre-assorted to ensure a nice variety in each package. The chips are made of hard plastic and have been used, but they are in excellent condition for your projects or collections. We're showing a few more than 5 here, but each package is a random assortment of 5 different colors and sizes.
The translucent nature of the chips makes them nice for layering in your projects.
Vintage Item, Limited Availability
Price: $1.15 per set
Tiny Rectangle Artist's Stretched Canvas
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Create a little piece of fine art ! This compact mini canvas is perfect for a doll house (even unpainted for your artist doll!), for memory boxes, nichos and shrines. And, what a great addition to an assemblage for that three-dimensional effect. You might even choose to make your own ornament, or use it for wedding place cards - there are just so many uses!
Each 7-ounce cotton canvas has been stretched over a wooden frame and has been acrylic primed to accept oil and acrylic paint, as well as collage media. Each little canvas measures 2-1/4 inches by 2 inches and is about 3/8 inch deep.
Made in USA or imported
Price: $4.25 each
Handmade Miniature Wooden Catch toy
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Just like the real life-sized toys for real kids, this little catch toy is made of wood and string. Each has even been hand carved and painted to look so festive.
We're showing you two of the toys so that you can see how the toy is used. With the top off, the player holds the wooden handle and swings the rope to try to get the top on either side oft he handle.
With the top in place, these measure about 2-7/8 inches and the top is about 3/4 inch in diameter.
Price: $3.75 each
Random White Guy
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Sometimes all you need is the right guy in your life. Well, now you can have him all to yourself - the only problem is that he is only 1-1/8 inch tall (27mm). These nicely detailed teeny tiny little men are available individually only. There are several designs - we'll choose one randomly for you - think of it as a blind date! Dress is casual or business - quite the mixture - just like the humanity they represent.
But the best part is that you can paint these little guys yourself if you decide that they are too pale - so that you get just the right look!
Made in Hong Kong
12January2012
Price: 30¢ Each
Vintage Marquise shaped Brown Glass Eye
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These hand made glass eyes were made for plush animals and dolls as well as for taxidermy projects. They are vintage - we approximate their origins to be the 1920s or 1930s.
There are slight differences from eye to eye - in size, color and even slightly in shape, making them much more alluring for use in collage, assemblage and artwork than in traditional doll-making or taxidermy.
The back of the eye is similar to a cowrie shell, with the glass folding back upon itself. Each is a approximately 9/16 inch from side to side, 5/16 inch from top to bottom and has a 3/16 inch profile.
We are showing 3 eyes for illustration so that you might see the variation as well as the back of the eye.
Unknown Origin
Price: $4.00 Each
Vintage Marquise shaped Blue Glass Eye
Hand Made Miniature Mexican Breakfast Platter
When we discovered these little plates of food, we were in awe! How tremendously detailed they are. When we ordered them from the artist, we asked for them to be similar, so that we could feature them here at SilverCrow. And, although each is similar to the one pictured, please allow for slight variations as you might expect in hand-made artwork.
Our little Mexican breakfast measures about 1-1/2 inch in diameter and is loaded with rice and some eggs and green chiles. Mmmm - this little platter looks good enough to eat for any doll or other miniature lover. These are also great for ofrendas and shrines.
28December2011
Price: $5.89 each
Vintage Brown Hand Blown Glass Doll eye with Stem
Vintage porcelain dolls from Germany would always have hand-blown glass eyes like these - so beautiful that they almost look real! Ours all measure about 5/8 inch from stem to the front of the eye and the eyeball itself measures about 1/2 inch in diameter.
The eyes' iris coloring is exquisite - unmatched by the eyes produced today. These hail from the mid-20th century or earlier.
Of course these can be used for their original purpose - creating dolls, or, indeed, for repairing them. But, we also love odd things like these added to assemblages, memory boxes, nichos and ofrendas! What fun!
We are showing 2 eyes for illustration. Each package contains one eye only.
Made in Germany
Price: $6.25 Each
Rare Vintage Bisque White Picket Fence Component
These great little fence components might be just what you need for your next project. You can see the dimension from the two we photographed.
We think that these little pieces were created originally for setting up miniature scenes for railroads or Lilliput villages, but we are really not sure. Some of them have an original metal pick in the bottom - probably for positioning in your diorama or display. We prefer them without the picks and most stand on their own. But we've not changed any of them.
Each fence shows a true patina that only real time offers such pieces. Each component is about 1-1/2 inch wide by just under 1 inch high and not quite 1/4 inch from front to back.
These are lightweight, making them perfect for even altered art jewelry projects.
We expect that these are from the 1920s through 1940s, but we've not been able to find a date on any of them. Some are marked with their country of origin, Japan.
These have been dusted off, but the metal, if any, is rusty, so please be careful. We never clean any vintage or antique items completely so as to not ruin the value.
We've never seen anything like these before, so we are quite delighted to offer them to you. Please let us choose one for you.
26October2011
Price: $6.00 each
Shredded US Currency - A Generous Half-ounce - Worth About $62.50 Before Shredding!
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How cool is this? A full half-ounce of shredded US currency. Use like shredded paper in a gift bag; add it to paper you're making yourself. Put it in one of our test-tubes and make a gift of it!
The US Department of Engraving is no longer shredding unusable previously used currency. It is now being pulverized. They do sell shredded notes that never made it through to become real money.
Each half-ounce was previously equal to about $62.50 before shredding!
SilverCrow Classic
Limited Supply - No Longer Produced Commercially
Was: $3.50 Now: $2.50 per Package
Tiny Vintage Hand-Painted Bisque Piper with His Bagpipes
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Our little pipers are playing all at once - and are frozen in time playing the bagpipes! How hard for them!
We think that these little fellows were created originally for setting up miniature scenes for railroads or Lilliput villages, but we are really not sure. Some of them have an original metal pick in the bottom - probably for positioning in your diorama or display. We prefer them without the picks and most stand on their own. But we've not changed any of them.
Each figurine was hand painted and the paint shows some wear. We're showing 3 samples so that you might see the differences. We love the true patina that only real time offers such pieces.
Each piper measures about 1-3/8 inch high by 1/2 inch wide and about 5/8 inch from front to back. When there are stems, they vary in length, most being about 1 inch.
17October2011
Price: $5.25 each
Tiny Vintage Hand-Painted Bisque Sitting Figurine
Each of these fellows is sitting on a log and we cannot really interpret their activities. It appears that some might be cowboys (their hats suggest such) and others might be musicians, perhaps even playing the bagpipes. It is difficult to see the detail in the log, but it is quite nice for something so tiny and old.
Each figurine was hand painted and the paint shows some wear. We're showing 2 samples so that you might see the differences. We love the true patina that only real time offers such pieces.
Each piper measures about 1-1/4 inch high by 1/2 inch wide and about 3/8 inch from front to back. When there are stems, they vary in length, most being a bit over 1 inch.
Vintage Adjustable Twist Ring
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There are so many possibilities with these little pieces of metal, you'll want to buy lots. Originally meant to be novelty rings in the 1970s or 1980s, they might still be used as novelty jewelry. You might also use one as a ring base and glue or solder other neato stuff to them.
Each is adjustable, so, it will fit most fingers.
But you might really love to flatten them out and use them in your other altered art and collage projects or as other types of jewelry.
We are showing two rings - one from the side and one from the front. The top/front measures about 1/2 inch and it is easy to pull the two sides apart to adjust the size or to flatten the metal.
9October2011
Price: 95¢ Each
UNPAINTED All White LARGE Little People for you to Customize - Package of 10
Sometimes all you need is the right person. Well, now you can have him or her or them help you! These nicely detailed teeny tiny little people arrive in assortments of 10 mixed. Sometimes there are even couples (of all sorts), babies and children. Some of the people may be sitting, standing, leaning. Dress is casual or business - quite the mixture - just like the humanity they represent.
But the best part is that you can paint these little folks yourself - so that you get just the right look!
Although there are a lot of different figures, most measure a scant 1-1/8 inch high (27mm). We just love these. Add them to your dioramas, or any tiny artwork scene. How wonderful for a tiny nicho or other project.
Each pre-assorted package will include 10 large little people similar to the ones above. Several, but not all the possible little people shown for illustration of the variation available.
Price: $2.25 Per Package
Package of 6 Translucent Vellum Collage Background 12 x 12 inch Papers
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This product has been out of production for quite some time and we just re-discovered that we had purchased it to sell. These lovely 12 inch square heavy vellum sheets are meant for scrapbooking but we love the collage flavor they offer.
The set includes six sheets:
Eclectic - a mélange of vintage style images: clocks, people, numbers, letters, mannequins and more
Notes - a vintage style musical composition
Wings - butterflies and dragonflies
Recipes - a scattered group of sepia vintage recipe reproductions
Farm Ledger - lovely old paper look with numbers and notes
French Letter - oh, la, la! Is it a billet doux? You'll have to read it yourself to find out.
19September2011
Price: $9.00 per Package
Intricately Detailed Laser-cut Gravestone Replica: 1888
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We had these wonderfully elaborately detailed gravestone replicas created for us! Although they are great for Hallowe'en, we also love them for their deserted feel. The are made from photographs of authentic gravestones in an almost abandoned cemetery in Colorado.
This draped obelisk exhibits the year, probably of the death, but the name of the buried is not intelligible. We are quite taken by the layers of design in the original tombstone.
The faux dimension on the grave marker is astounding. Although the piece is flat, it appears as though it might be 3-dimensional - making this super for your artwork..
They are laser cut from 1/8 inch thick Baltic birch and then laser cut. The sides are natural wood color and the back has been painted black.
Each measures 3/4 inch at the widest by 2-5/8 inches high (by 1/8 inch thick).
7August2011
Price $1.50 Each
Set of 12 Medium Classic Gothic Windows Masonite Cut-Outs - 4 Each of 3 Sizes
Cut from sturdy Masonite, this grouping of 4 sets of Gothic Windows (plus the backing that holds them in) will find its way into so many projects, you'll just be delighted
You can use them as embellishments for shrines, collages, assemblages, cards, etc. They're great for jewelry, too.
There are 3 window sizes that we think each would be great for faux stained glass windows! The smallest is 1-/8 inch high and wide. The next is 1-1/2 inch high by 1 inch wide. And the tallest, most classic one, is 2 inches high by 15/16 inch wide.
We're showing the little windows in and out of the holder. They arrive all together - just push them through and voilà - 12 windows!
Out of Stock
Price: $5.00 per Package
Larger Dos Equis XX Cerveza (Beer) Bottle
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Just what you might need for your ofrenda or memory box or nicho - our tiny Dos Equis Beer Bottle looks just like the real full-size bottle. Of cause it just looks like there is beer inside
Measuring a 2-1/2 inches high by 5/8 inch in diameter at the widest, this neat cerveza bottle is made of plastic with a little metallic paper label and a painted cap
Price: $2.50 each
Tiny Vintage Hand-Painted Bisque Geisha in Red
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These lovely Geisha are dressed in red and a turquoise green are each a little different from the next. Not just because they are hand painted, but because the stance is a bit different in each.
Each Geisha measures about 1-1/4 inch high by 1/4 inch wide and about 1/4 inch from front to back. When there are stems, they vary in length, most being about 7/8 inch. Some of these ladies also feature a hole right where their arms meet so that they might carry something in their arms.
18September2011
Price: $11.50 each
Set of 12 Medium Fancy Masonite Gothic Windows Cut-Outs - 2 Each of 6 Designs
Cut from sturdy Masonite, this grouping of 2 sets of Gothic Windows (plus the backing that holds them in) will find its way into so many projects, you'll just be delighted
Each window measures about 2 inches high by 1-1/8 inch wide. These are just so striking. They arrive in a holder that you might be able to use for some other project. And sometimes there are extra little parts and pieces that pop out to create the openings. We're sure you'll find many uses for these, too!
These are also available in a smaller size, just scroll down a bit!
14September2011
Price: $6.00 per Package
Tiny Vintage Hand-Painted Bisque Cinderella
We are so in love with these figurines that we almost didn't sell them. We think they were created originally for setting up miniature scenes for railroads or Lilliput villages, but we are really not sure. Some of them have an original metal pick in the bottom - probably for positioning in your diorama or display. We prefer them without, but we've not changed any of them.
Each figurine was hand painted and the paint shows some wear. We're showing 4 samples so that you might see the differences. We love the true patina that only real time offers such pieces. The first young lady is pictured from the back so that you might see that the painting is complete all around each figure.
Each Cinderella (alas, before she found her prince) wears an apron and holds a broom to sweep the floor. She measures 1-1/4 inch high by about 5/8 inch wide (at the bottom of her skirt with the broom base) and about 1/4 inch from front to back. When there are stems, they vary in length, most being about 1 inch.
5September2011
Price: $6.50 each
Vintage 1970s Spiral Tie Dye Ring
These neat little spirals can actually be worn as rings - if you wear smaller than a size 7. They're great as art embellishments, too. They arrive coiled tightly, but they do stretch a tiny bit for wearing. Each end features a tiny tie-dyed ball for a nice finishing touch. The colors vary from yellow to orange to green, blue, red, purple.
These are hand-made, so each is unique, and color mixtures vary. We're showing several to illustrate the variation in color on each ring. The variation is much more subtle in person when you move the ring.
31August2011
Price: $1.30 Each
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Mini Plastic Mah Jong Pieces - Assortment of 5
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These little plastic Mah Jong pieces are great fun to add to a little project. Each one measures 1/2 inch tall by 3/8 inch wide and 1/4 inch deep. They are not beads, they are from old mini Mah Jon Jong games that were falling apart. These little pieces are in fine condition. But they are a novelty item, being so tiny and so they are made in that manner.
Each package is pre-assorted, so we cannot select special symbols. Please let us choose an assortment for you.
The illustration shows a representative set of pieces. Yours will be a bit different.
Price: $2.50 per Assortment
Intricately Detailed Laser-Cut Death's Head Moth
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Glitters & Tinsels
Wouldn't this make a spectacular centerpiece for a necklace? Add some black crystals or rhinestones, or even some black glitter or krausbouillion. There are so many possibilities!
Made famous in Silence of the Lambs, the Death's Head Moth is know by the vaguely representative human skull-shaped markings on its thorax. This image makes our beauty quite the representative of the Days of the Dead as well!
Each measures 3-5/8 inches across by 1-7/8 inch high (by 1/8 inch thick).
25August2011
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Fragments Acrylic Tags in All Kinds of Shapes - 48 in all
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Now you can make unique, wonderfully personal, and extraordinary charms with these clear fragment tags or charms. Your can attach photos, paper, foil, glitter, and much more to these pieces and add them to scrapbook pages, greeting cards, gifts, using brads, ribbon, thread and glue. They're also great for altered art and shrines.
Each package contains a mixture of 48 crystal clear plastic tag "fragments" - measuring from about 5/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. There are round tags, oval ones, rectangles and classic tag shapes, too, in different sizes. They are all about 3mm thick.
22August2011
Price: $9.99 Per Package
Rusted Tin Concha
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This fun rusty concha will top off a nicho box - be it wooden or cardboard - in just the right fashion to make it look vintage or sacred. Made of tin and then rusted to look old, each one is a bit different from the next. Each measures 4 inches across by 1-3/4 inch at the highest.
If we had known these were to be discontinued, we would have bought them all. So, alas, when they are gone, they are gone!
Price: $2.75 each
Rusted Tin Sign with Pointed Edges
We think this looks like an old sign from the wild west. But it can easily fit with any style project. You might even choose to cut it with tins snips. It's pretty sturdy tin!
Made of tin and then rusted to look old, each one is a bit different from the next. Each measures 4 by 6-1/2 inches.
21August2011
Price: $3.99 each
Goofy Little Wooden Crow
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More Birds of All Kinds
Each of these goofy crows are laser cut from 1/8 inch thick Baltic birch and then laser cut. The sides are natural wood color and the back has been painted black.
S/he is about 1-1/4 inch high by 1-3/4 inch from beak to tail feathers!
19August2011
Price $1.60 Each
Set of 12 Small Fancy Masonite Gothic Windows Cut-Outs - 2 Each of 6 Designs
Each window measures about 1-3/8 inch high by 3/4 inch wide. These are just so striking. They arrive in a holder that is 4-7/8 inches wide by 2-3/4 inches high. And sometimes there are extra little parts and pieces that pop out to create the openings. We're sure you'll find many uses for these, too!
We're showing the little windows in and out of the holder. They arrive all together in one piece - just push them through and voilà - 12 windows!
17August2011
Intricately Detailed Laser-cut Gravestone Replica: Aged 54 Years
The characters of the name are worn and hard to decipher, but it seems to read (at least partially):
Elizabeth Bell Aged 54 Years Mother is at Rest
Each measures 1-3/8 inch wide by 2 inches high (by 1/8 inch thick).
3August2011
Intricately Detailed Laser-cut Gravestone Replica: Draped Pillar
This simple gravestone makes such a statement! The drape might be that of a shroud, a treasured cloth or an angel's gift.
Each measures 1-15/16 inches high by 1 inches wide at the base.
6August2011
Price $1.25 Each
Intricately Detailed Laser-cut Gravestone Replica: Peaceful Lamb
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Many old cemeteries have tombstones with a lamb atop the base or with a lamb engraved on the face of the stone. The lamb generally represents peace, and of course, we hope that the souls of the departed have found peace as their bodies lie at rest.
Each measures 1-1/2 inch high by 1-9/16 inches wide at the base.
5August2011
Price $2.15 Each
Hand Carved Wooden Branch Slide for Toggle Shawl or Book Closure
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We bought these some time ago from a yarn shop that was closing. She came upon the artisan who made these as she was searching for alpaca an llama woolen specialty yarns in South America.
Each slide features a Y at one end and a point at the other, allowing it to slide through your scarf or shawl easily and then stop to hold it in position. We think they'd make great book closures, too!
The best part about these is the smoothness - they are so smooth to the touch that they will not snag your knitting or other fibers.
Of course everyone of these is different. Some are lighter than others and some are larger, due to the natural materials and the handmade nature of the slides.
The shortest is 5 inches. The longest is not quite 7 inches. Please let us choose one for you.
Hand Made in Argentina
22September2011
Very Limited Availability
Price: $13.00 Each
Tiny Vintage Hand-Painted Bisque Geisha in Green
These lovely Geisha are dressed in green are and each a little different from the next. Not just because they are hand painted, but because the stance is a bit different in each. Some of these are more worn than others and frankly those are our favorites.
25September2011
Price: $9.50 each
Package of 5 Tiny Working Thermometers In Fahrenheit & Celsius
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More Little Stuff
What a great number of things you can do with these little thermometers. At just about 1 inch high each, they'll fit in any niche or small project you can imagine. Most packages include 5 thermometers connected together. They are easily separated as the backing is perforated.
These seem to work, but please don't count on them for your weather predictions or as a measurement of your home heat or air conditioning!
Measurements are in both Celsius and Fahrenheit - and we believe the actual thermometer to be glass. We've not had any break, but please be careful just in case.
Made in China
SilverCrow Classic, Updated 4August2011
Early Plastic Faux Tortoise Ring
These vintage rings are really plastic, maybe even Lucite, but they surely resemble true tortoise shell, but are certainly a lot more animal-friendly!
The outside diameter is 3/4 inch and the ring is about 1/8 inch thick. These are really pretty and vary from ring to ring as you can see in the illustration.
Three rings are pictured for illustration only.
Price $1.05 Each
Intricately Detailed Laser-cut Gravestone Replica: Clifton & Lizzy Bell
This must have been in commemoration of a small child as the image features a child with a doll. There are so many stories that might be written about this lovely tombstone.
Like tromp-d'oeuil, this flat piece appears to have dimension, which makes it spectacular for your artwork, jewelry, etc.
Each measures 1-1/2 inch wide by 2 inches high (by 1/8 inch thick).
1August2011
Intricately Detailed Laser-cut Gravestone Replica: Obelisk with Urn
The shadows and angle of the trompe-d'oeuil photograph make this component absolutely stunning. And the laser cutting is so precise that it looks as though the urn is balancing atop the pillar. The name at the bottom reads:
M.F. HATTON
Each measures 1 inch at the widest by 2-7/16 inches high (by 1/8 inch thick).
2August2011
Price $1.75 Each
Intricately Detailed Laser-cut Vintage style Santos Crown
We had these wonderfully elaborately detailed crowns created for us! And were we ever delighted when we received them! The crown was created from vintage illustrations of regal crowns. They are laser cut from 1/8 inch thick Baltic birch and then laser cut. The sides are natural wood color and the back has been painted black.
Wonderful for jewelry, shrines, art dolls and all kinds of artwork, you'll find you'll need a lot of these. They are lightweight and might even be used for earrings!
We're calling this our Santos crown as we think it absolutely perfect for you mini shrines and saints, statues and other holy images. It, of course, would befit royalty as well.
Each measures just under 1-3/8 inch wide by 7/8 inch high (by 1/8 inch thick).
21July2011
Vintage Old-Timey Articulated Big Baby Doll with Sleepy Sparkle Eyes
More Art Dolls & Such
At first we couldn't remember if these were vintage or not. Well, we found the receipt - and guess what - they are! The are old stock plastic dolls which are from the mid-20th century and were made in Hong Kong.
These molded plastic dolls are fully articulated - their arms and legs move easily. Better still - they have sleepy eyes that close when they are lying down - really - but they just don't close all the way - so, be careful, this baby will be watching you! When seated or standing, the pretty baby blue eyes are wide open. Their hair is molded - typical of the 1950s and 1960s.
Each baby measures just about 4-1/2 inches high when lying or standing - and about 2-3/8 inch from fingertip to fingertip. The head is about 1-1/4 inch from front to back.
All of the accents are hand painted as some have darker hair than others. The eyes and lips are painted as well. The eyes are not painted. They are a plastic crystal that sparkles in the light.
This is not a toy. For decorative or artistic use only.
20July2011, Updated 26July2o11
Price: $4.50 each
Handmade Miniature Plate of Enchiladas
When we discovered these little plates of food, we were in awe! How tremendously detailed they are. When we ordered them from the artist, we asked for them to be similar, so that we could feature them here at SilverCrow. And we received only a few of each meal.
This isn't just a miniature, each one is a work of art. The little tortillas are rolled so perfectly and we just love the whole thing - it looks good enough to eat, especially for little people and for tiny shrines and ofrendas.
Of course, because these are handmade, they will vary slightly in form and size. Each plate is approximately 1-3/4 inch in diameter and about 1/2 inch from the table to the top. Please allow for the variation that defines hand made wonders like this!
19July2011
Intricately Detailed Laser-cut Vintage style Sapphire Crown
The glorious sapphire blue and royal green in this crown make it ever so much more exciting than most.
Each measures 1-3/8 inch wide by 7/8 inch high (by 1/8 inch thick).
We found more!
Galvanized Tags with wires - Set of 4 Assorted shapes
More Wood, Metal & Metalized tags
More Collage & Altered Art Embellishments
SilverCrow's Galvanized Tags are small enough for you to use on any card project, but substantial enough that you can embellish them with just about anything!
The four shapes with wires are elegant enough to be the base for a holiday ornament, but industrial enough to be included in any modern assemblage.
The galvanization process (adding zinc to the base metal) has created a striking random star-like pattern to each tag. We love the assorted reflections in the brushed metal finish.
SilverCrow Classic, Re-added 19July2011
Very Limited Availability - NO Longer Produced
Price: $4.85 per Package
Mini Vintage Almost Perfect Frozen Bisque Frozen Charlotte Doll
Larger Frozen Charlottes
Each of these tremendous little dolls is more interesting than the next. We had a hard time working once these arrived. We had to examine each and every one of them. They are called Frozen Charlotte Dolls or Frozen Charlotta Dolls. They were made in Germany
They appear to have have been manufactured as far back as the early 1850s. Their history is quite intriguing, as is their allure. Some are bisque, but most are made of glazed porcelain. They were known in Germany as Bathing Children (Badekinder) or Naked Babies (Nackfrosh).
Charlottes were named after a young Victorian girl who went out dancing with her beau. Against Mother's advice, she left without her coat and froze in the snow. This is the story of an old folksong called Fair Charlotte often attributed to William Lorenzo Carter.
The dolls were made from the 1850s through the early 20th century and sold for about a penny each in the United States. Children would dress them and were able to collect a few because of the nice price. In fact they were often called penny dolls.
Ours have been dug up in Germany near the original factories. These tiny dolls are almost perfect, but have a bit of damage, but not much. We have not cleaned them, so you can enjoy discovering the unique beauty of your own doll. Just use a mild soap gently with water.
If whole, these lovelies might sell for $125 to $300 each. These tiny ones measure from just under 1-1/4 inch to just under 1-1/2 inch high.
Several of the dolls are in our illustration, but we do have more than the pictured ones.
Price: $14.00 each
Intricately Detailed Laser-cut Vintage style Regal Crown
Our regal crown would befit any royal from your own little prince or princess in a photograph to anyone from any royal family worldwide.
Each measures 1-3/8 inch wide by 1 inch high (by 1/8 inch thick).
18July2011
Intricately Detailed Royal Summer Laser-cut Vintage style Crown
We're calling this our summer crown because of the detailed open areas, cut so precisely.
14July2011
Price $1.85 Each
Mini Hourglass Assortment - Package of 5
More Ornament Components
What a great number of things you can do with colorful little sand hourglasses. Of course, they are so tiny that they really don't measure an hour! But, just like their larger counterparts, the sand moves freely from one end to the other.
If you'd like to use these as charms, you'll have to wire or glue them or concoct anther type of hanger. These are also great for tiny shrines and altered art!
Each measures 7/8 inch by 3/16. Each package contains an assortment of colors as shown. A few packages may have other colors as well.
7July2011
Price: $1.95 Per Package
Vintage Metal Stag Head Tobacco Tag
More Vintage Stuff
More Tobacco Tags & Other Metal Tags
More Smoking
More Animals of All Kinds
More Collage & Altered Art Supplies
Tobacco tags were made in all kinds of sizes and shapes. They were made of metal and were used to identify plugs of tobacco, especially tobacco for chewing.
These tags are quite rare as they are die cut into the shape of a stag's head. Many tags from this company are square, round or triangular with a printed image of the stag's head on them.
We are illustrating 2 tags so that you can see the variation in condition. We quite like their chippy look and feel - especially for altered art and jewelry! On either side of the head are points so that the tag could be pressed into the tobacco - on most of the tags, these are already bent backward, but on some they lay flat, ready for bending. Each tag measure 1/4 inch by 1/4 inch and is less than 1/16 inch in profile.
These tags were used around the early 1900s to mark plugs of tobacco - tobacco for chewing. Around that time, it was made by pressing cured tobacco leaves together in a molasses-based or other sweet syrup. This was a hand-on process. Customers would cut, or even bite off, a piece of the plug to chew.
4July2011
Price: $3.79 each
Vintage Embroidered Size Medium (M) Fabric Tabs - Package of 25
More Industrial Tags
Ephemera
More Sewing, Fabric & Notions
More Collage, Assemblage, etc.
We've all seen these - sewn into medium sized clothing. These are vintage black rayon tabs - already folded in half and pressed into place. The M has been machine embroidered in white on one side of the tab only.
As you can see in the illustration, the inside of the fold shows the back of the embroidered M.
We thought these might be fun to use in altered art or assemblage. But, of course, they can still be used for their original intention - for sizing clothing!
When folded the tab measures 3/4 inch by 1/2 inch. When opened flat, it measures 1-1/2 inch by 1/2 inch.
Now, of course, you can turn it upside down and choose to use it as a W.
3July2011
Price: 75¢ per Package
Moderne Ruby and Black Toggle Stick or Button Closure
This gorgeous stick button is meant for closing a knitted or crochet shawl or neck scarf. But why limit your ideas to the original design? We love these for book closures, necklace and bracelet closures - all kinds of things!
Made of modern plastic, the button gives you the sense that it is from the mid-20th century. It has the feel of bakelite or celluloid, but it is relatively new. The top is a deep ruby color. The rest of the button is black.
These are new old stock from a knitting shop that closed a decade ago. Each button features two holes for attaching. It measures 2-1/4 inches long by 1/4 inch wide and 3/16 inch deep.
Price: $4.75 each
Moderne Olive and Black Toggle Stick or Button Closure
Moderne Rose and Black Toggle Stick or Button Closure
2July2011
Package of 7 Clear Acrylic Women
More Altered Art & Collage Supplies
We just love these new clear plastic women. Each one measures 2-1/4 inches high by 5/8 inch wide an 1/16 inch thick. If you're careful when punching them out, you also end up with a cool stencil-like piece of acrylic for more fun & play.
Perfect for making all kinds of things, from tags to jewelry to altered art!
27June2011
Vintage Vocalion Red 78 rpm Recording
More Altered Art Objects
We only have a small number of these - but are they ever cool. These are vinyl 78 rpm recordings - all different - pressed into dark red-brown vinyl. Some show a little wear, but they are in great shape - so you might want to play one on your old record-player.
They measure 10 inches in diameter and the label is Vocalion from the Aeolion Company. All were released in 1921. The label is pretty and features an original price in the USA for 75¢ and in Canada for 85¢.
The recordings were played by the Bar Harbor Society Orchestra.
We love old vinyl records (any speed) for making clocks, bowls, coasters and the like. You can find tons of instructions on the internet for making such artwork!
78 rpm recordings are thicker vinyl than their 33-1/3 and 45 rpm counterparts. We only have one of each recording, so please let us choose one for you!
30June2011
Price: $8.00 each
Package of 7 Clear Acrylic men
We just love these new clear plastic men. Each one measures 2-1/4 inches high by 5/8 inch wide an 1/16 inch thick. If you're careful when punching them out, you also end up with a cool stencil-like piece of acrylic for more fun & play.
Mini Goblet or Wine Glass
These little water or wine glasses are great for shrines, party favors and all kinds of other projects - even for a doll house.
We're showing two goblets so that you can better see their shape and size. Each one measures 1-1/4 inch high by just over 1/2 inch in diameter
Price: 37¢ Each
Close-Up with Measurement
Chinese food coupons
Just the thing for any colorful Asian project, these coupons will also make a great show-and-tell item for any grade school student.
When we first discovered these, we thought they were made of paper, but after touching them, we realized how wrong we were! They seem to be made of acetate or some other plastic material - which lends them to some exciting possibilities for alteration!
Our package of 5 includes one of each color.
Package of 5
Price: $1.75
Fancy Masonite ATC Fancy Frame Set - Offset
More Altered Art, Collage, Assemblage, etc.
More Trading Cards
More Kits
ATCs (Artist Trading Cards) have taken the crafting and art worlds by storm over the last few years. And, here's a great new item! This is a little set that you can use to produce one - or many if you choose to use it as a template.
The set is made from 1/8 inch thick masonite and the card base (middle) and the frame (left) have outside dimensions of 2-1/2 by 3-1/2 inches - the standard size. The insert (right) is what was cut out of a standard sized piece to make the frame. It measures 2-3/16 inches wide by 2-3/4 inches long.
Your set will include all three pieces!
12June2011
Price: $2.80 per Set
Shabby Chic handmade White Enamel Component
More French & France
The look of this white enamel charm exudes French flair. It looks like a vintage sign from a boutique or atelier in Paris so many years ago.
This little component features a hole on either side. It would make a nice bracelet or necklace all by itself - just add some chain, ribbon or cord. Or you might choose to screw the piece to your latest work! Amongst a a world of swirls, it reads,
handmade
We love the look and feel of this elegant piece. It measures just over 1-1/4 inch wide by 3/4 inch high. There are a few chips, making this so shabby chic!
25February2012
Price: $2.85 each
Vintage Sheepskin Vellum Indenture Fragment Circa 1750-1810
More Ephemera
More Papers & the Like
More Collage, Assemblage, Altered Art, etc.
Before computers and even before typewriters, most documents were hand-written. Letters, contracts and notes were all recorded by hand.
Contracts have been executed since the days of Charlemagne (742-814) - perhaps even before. Because of the importance of agreement by the two parties involved in a contract, it became quite important to record what the agreement actually was. An indenture is a legal contract between two parties. Such contracts were generally for indentured labor or servitude, apprenticeships and certain land transactions.
At first, such important documents were printed on sheepskin vellum, as paper making had not reached Europe until well into the middle ages. And, many Europeans did not accept paper as worthy, and did care for its impermanence. Many heads of state refused to honor anything written on paper. Finally, with the dawn of the printing press around in the 15th century, the use of paper became more widespread. However due to the importance of indentures, and the possibility that the contract might have spanned generations, indentures were executed on vellum through the 19th century, and, in some rare instances, beyond.
The process of writing an indenture was tedious. Two copies of exactly the same terms were written on the same sheet in permanent ink by dip pen. Then the two copies were separated by cutting along a jagged (as if chewed) line. Later, the two parts could easily be identified if the they fit back together along the separation - like puzzle pieces. The jagged, or toothed, edge is called an indenture. In some cases there were 3 pieces, one piece to be kept at the court.
These small pieces of legal indentures are from legal contracts made between 1750 and 1810. We have a collection of contracts, influenced by my Mom's background as a librarian. Several of the pieces in our collection arrived in very poor condition, so we felt comfortable creating collage pieces from them.
Each piece has bee cut carefully into about 2 inch square pieces. Some are a touch larger. All incorporate some of the writing originally on the indenture. No two of these are alike, so please let us choose a fragment for you.
Made in England or France
7June2011
Vintage New Old Stock Cabochon Pin Featuring a Sick Little Girl - Great for Altering
More Pins & Brooches
More Get Well
We were lucky to find a lot of these cabochon pins as new old stock - never used - in a Brooklyn, New York warehouse. They are cleverly made and most are in fine shape. There is some wear from handling on some of the cabochons.
It appears that the cabs are made of metal and that the image has been transferred onto the cabochon either by printing or some other method.
Each of the pins are the same. A poor little sick girl on a pink background.
If you care to do so, you might re-work these into assemblage pieces by removing the cabochon and applying a new image, or, indeed by replacing it with something else. Please be careful if you choose to remove the cabochon - especially if you are bending the prongs.
These were made by a novelty company - not a jewelry company - so please be careful when working with them.
Each measures 1-3/4 inch high by 1-1/4 inch wide has a self-pin on back that has been attached mechanically rather than by adhesive. So, for novelties, these are well made.
24May2011
Price: $2.60 each
Vintage Zinc (?) Numbered Tag - JAHCO
More Metal & Wooden Tags
These are really old and might not even be zinc. In fact, we've been arguing about their metal content for so long that we didn't list them as a viable item. But, finally, short of purchasing expensive metal testing equipment, we thought we'd list them anyway!
Each tag measures 1-1/4 inch in diameter with a large hole at the top. a few of the tags are not complete circles, but this makes them even more unique. The tags are all marked with different numbers, and read:
JAHCO
at the bottom. We were unable to find anything about a company or organization with that name, so you can make up your own history for the tags, if you like!
We're not sure of their origin, but we are sure that they are quite perfect for your steampunk application.
We're showing a group of the tags for variation. Please let us choose one for you.
Vintage item - Limited Availability
Small Terra Cotta Star
More Collage & Assemblage Components
Created from red terra cotta clay, these little pieces are just wonderful. Each little piece has been hand molded and traditionally air dried. The stars can be easily painted and sealed just as any piece made from clay. Each star measures 1-1/8 inch wide and about 3/16 thick. They are flat-backed for easy gluing, but they are a bit rough. Please use a sealer if you decide to use these to make jewelry.
Price: 90¢ each
Grab Bag of Vintage Lace and Trims - 10 Yards & More in a Lavender Embroidered Muslin Bag
More Fabric, etc.
More Ribbon, Lace & Ties
We've taken a large 5-3/4 by 9-3/4 inch muslin bag that is embroidered with a delicate image of gorgeous lavender and filled it to the brim with more than 10 yards of vintage lace and trims. Some of the pieces date back as early as the 1920s; some is from the 1980s and some from lots of times in between.
We've included new old stock, reclaimed pieces, handmade and machine made items. There is beaded fringe, regular fringe, maybe even suede or ultrasuede trim. There might be a doily or a cuff, or part of a tatted edging. Each bag is full of different items. Most pieces measure 6, 12 or 18 inches, some are larger and some are smaller. But it all adds up to 10 or more yards.
We've also included a bundle of vintage paper forget-me-nots in bright blues, pinks and white and a vintage sewing notion (maybe twill tape, bias tape, gimp, or...). The pieces are from around the world: France, Italy, USA, Japan and more.
This is perfect for your altered art, for doll clothes, for collecting and for fun. Why not capture a small piece of lace under a plastic or glass cabochon (or with resin) and make a romantic necklace. Or, add it to industrial items for that feminine steampunk look!
Assembled in USA
14May2011
Up to $45.00 Value Only: $15.00 Per Package
Teensy Terra Cotta Angel
More Angels
Created from red terra cotta clay, these little pieces are distinctly southwestern or Mexican. Each little piece has been hand molded and traditionally air dried. They can be easily painted and sealed just as any piece made from clay. Each angel measures 1/2 inch across at the widest and just under 1/2 inch high. They are flat-backed for easy gluing, but they are a bit rough. Please use a sealer if you decide to use these to make jewelry.
Price: 75¢ each
Clear Game Spinner with Black Arrow
Have you dreamed of inventing the next everyone-must-have-it board game? Want to make a special one-of-a-kind family game?
Well, then, you'll need this spinner. Made of a sturdy 4-1/2 inch square plastic board with a black spinning arrow, our spinner can add the luck and probability factor to your pastime.
Because the plastic board is washable, you'll want to use inks and paints that adhere to plastic or glass to ensure permanency.
The white circle on the spinner is just our removable label.
4May2011
price: $1.45 each
Five Pairs of Masonite Wing cut-outs
More Crows
More Faeries
Cut from sturdy Masonite, this grouping of 5 sets of wings will help you fly away with your imagination! There are angel wings, bird wings, bat wings and even butterfly wings!
In the largest set (on the left, each wing measures 3 inches long by 7/8 inch wide. And the smallest set (in the middle), the measurements are 1-1/2 inch long by 5/8 inch wide.
1May2011
Set of 10 Little Masonite Bird cut-outs
Cut from sturdy Masonite, this set of 10 birds (we think they must all be black birds, but you decide!) is great fun. You can use them as embellishments for shrines, collages, assemblages, cards, etc. They're great for jewelry, too.
The smallest bird measures about 7/8 inch by 1/2 inch and the largest is 3 inches by 15/16 inch. They are all cut from 1/8 inch Masonite (wood) and we know you'll have so much fun that you'll need lots more!``
23April2011
Set of 2 Green Vintage Grain of Wheat Bulbs by Perfect
Although these are still manufactured today, these little dark green grain of wheat bulbs are authentically vintage - hailing from the late 1960s or early 1970s. From the Perfect Parts Company of Baltimore, Maryland, these little bulbs were (and are used) to light miniature railroads. We cannot acknowledge that these work, as we have not tested them. We understand that some people enjoy using vintage parts to recreate vintage scenes. That you can do with these!
Please use caution as these are vintage.
They are also great for collage, assemblage and maybe even for jewelry parts as the bulb glass has been hand blown. The sturdy coated wire attachments (leads) measure about 6 inches. Each bulb measures about 1/2 inch long by about 1/8 inch in diameter.
The package reads on the front:
NO. 436 TWO GRAIN OF WHEAT BULB GREEN 12V-15V PERFECT 1.00
On the back it reads:
MADE IN HONG KONG THE PERFECT PARTS CO. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21224
21April2011
Price: $4.50 Per Package
Brand new Old-Fashioned Fully Articulated baby Doll with moving Eyes
If these little babies aren't cute, then nothing is! Created in the style of dolls from the 1950s and even earlier. These molded plastic dolls are fully articulated - their arms and legs move easily. Better still - they have sleepy eyes that close when they are lying down - really. When seated or standing, the pretty baby blue eyes are wide open.
Each baby measures just about 3 inches high when lying or standing - and about 1-1/4 inch from fingertip to fingertip. The head is about 3/4 inch from front to back.
All of the accents appear to be hand painted as some have darker hair than others. The eyes and lips are painted as well.
Two babies shown for illustration only.
Made in china
17April2011
Price: $1.35 each
Rusty Screen - 60 Inch Roll
Wow! Just imagine what you can do with a full 5 feet of this great rusty screen! Almost like ribbon, this metal mesh is 3-1/2 inches wide and arrives in a roll.
Make card backgrounds, book covers, altered items - you name it! Position it atop your artwork, adding mystery to any project.
Wrap it around an ordinary flower-pot for an extraordinary look!
SilverCrow Classic, Updated 30July2009
Price: $3.99 Per Roll
We Found More!
Brown Tweed Memory Suitcase from Cosmo Cricket®
More Bags & Boxes
More Collage, Assemblage & Altered Art
More Journeys & Travel
Not all memories fit nicely between page protectors. With the Biography 101, you can secure your photos, postcards, letters, etc. into the album. But, even better, you can use the shadow box for keeping that special dimensional memorabilia.
The design is so clever - it can stand open on a shelf, table or piano - so you can share your special memories in an elegant fashion. Or, if you prefer to secretly treasure those memories, the suitcase is quite attractive closed and stacked amongst your books.
The album itself arrives with 10 standard page protectors, and buckles snugly into the case. The 3-inch window on its front lets you highlight your favorite photo or allows you to title your work.
The sample illustration was created to preserve the first baby items of a little girl.
On the other side, the shadow box offers a hinged door with ribbon closure. The album and treasure shadow box are both acid-free and lignin-free. We are especially fond of the canvas covered carrying case that resembles a suitcase. Wonderful for any memory project or even for altered art, we think it a magnificent way to preserve your travel memories!
The suitcase measures 11-1/2 by 10 by 3-3/4 inches
31March2011
Discontinued Item, Limited Availability
Price: $39.99 Each
Vintage Color Filmstrip Frame
We have selected some wonderful examples of filmstrips and cut them into frames. The filmstrips were not in the greatest of condition, so we sorted through them and chose some really remarkable frames. Some are of groups of people; others are portraits; some are buildings; others are landscapes.
Each of the frames is in color - the colors of the 1940s through 1950s - a time during which film was manufactured differently than today.
Each frame features the notches on the side and measures 1-3/8 inch wide by 3/4 inch high. Each arrives in a glassine envelope to protect it from smudging.
We are illustrating several for variability. Also, we lightened the images just a touch so that you might better see our examples. We think these have tons of possibilities!
25March2011
Vintage Item, limited Availability
Price: 65¢ Each
Random Vintage Insulator - Might be Valuable!
Such heavyweight insulators as these may date all the way back to the 1850s when they were produced for telegraph lines. Little by little as different technologies emerged, insulators were even more necessary - for telephone lines, electrical power lines and more.
There are thousands of collectors who have researched and indexed the individual insulators and their use. Some are quite valuable while others are just valued for their artistic appeal. In fact, we've seen ashtrays, votive holders and ornaments made from insulators buy just adding chain, charms and a bit of creativity.
Porcelain insulators were never good for communications, but worked well for power applications. Glass insulators worked for both. Some of the oldest ones are just gorgeous.
Our abundant grouping came to us via our good friend, Harry, whose father collected them throughout the eastern United States (and perhaps, beyond, Harry was not completely sure). Harry is now 90, so we can only guess at the age of the collection!
We have not sorted through these or researched them, so yours may well be a gem or a dud. It might be glass or porcelain, made in the USA, Canada or elsewhere. We have seen some sell on eBay for upwards of $300! Now, we have no idea how valuable any of these are. We're selling them as is. Yours may show a bit of wear, or, indeed, it may be pristine.
Made in USA or Imported
09November2009, Updated 27February2011
Price: $10.00 each
Intricately Detailed Laser-cut Gravestone Replica: Bowland with Goddess Statue
The shadows and angle of the trompe-d'oeuil photograph make this component absolutely stunning. And the laser cutting is so precise that the figure the stone seems as though the goddess herself is real.
Each measures 3/4 inch at the widest by 2-1/4 inches high (by 1/8 inch thick).
You might even choose to glue this to a base to have it stand upright.
16August2011
Intricately Detailed Laser-cut Gravestone Replica: Classic Obelisk
The shadows and angle of the trompe-d'oeuil photograph make this component absolutely stunning. And the laser cutting is so precise that obelisk appears to be really made of marble, rather than wood! This is a classic gravestone and one of our favorites.
Natural Wood Bamboo Fan Sticks
More Victorian Items & Supplies
More Wooden Things
We've seen kits to make hand fans before, but they already had the paper attached - and it wasn't always the type of paper we wanted to use. Now you can make your own hand fan with these great sticks made of bamboo! And, you can make them out of just about anything that you can glue or sew to wood.
This hinged set of 10 inner sticks plus the two larger outer sticks were designed for the millinery trade to mount lace for Victorian-style fashion or even for display. These are designed for a 6-inch wide fabric, lace or paper (rice paper is especially nice and usually arrives on a roll - you might even choose to use wallpaper!
The 12 sticks pivot from the bottom so that you can fold your fan closed. The pivot is a pin with a loop and ring on one side for attaching the fan or for carrying.
Here are instructions I found on the internet.
26November2008, Updated 25March2011
Price: $10.00 Each
Black Wood Bamboo Fan Sticks
Teensy Window Shrine Kit - Package of 4 Quad Windows
What fun you'll have with these teeny DIY masonite shrine windows. Each little tiny package includes 4 sets of windows - just pop out any squares that may be remaining and voilà - windows! And you can use the little squares, too.
These are the greatest - not just for shrines - but for memory boxes, cards, assemblage, altered art, scrapbooks - only your imagination will limit you.
The shapes have been laser cut and are easy to remove from the base.
Each finished window component features four open windows. the entire piece measures just about 7/8 inch square. Each tiny opening in the window set measures about 5/16 inch square and just over 1/16 inch thick - teensy for sure! We've removed a piece from another set so you can see the window with the blocks already popped.
These little windows are great fun and make fantastic pieces and add a special touch any artwork you undertake!
25February2011
Price: $1.50 per Package
Clear Pocket Storage Page
More Storage & Cleanup
With 30 little storage pockets in a notebook-sized clear plastic page, these are great for storage and for creating a special collage or assemblage. They also make great additions to scrapbooks. Pages are standard 8-1/2 by 11 inch with 3 holes to fit in a standard US binder.
What a great way to keep coins, charms and other little things - that will be easy to find and see. You might also find it fun to create little artworks in each - perhaps to even tell as story - one scene per pocket.
Price: $2.00 each
Black Russian Veiling with Diamond Pattern - by the Half-Foot
More Fabrics
This nylon veiling is the only veiling currently being produced in the world! Although it is called Russian Veiling, that is just the style. It is really made in Taiwan. It is made of nylon and is soft, but not like the vintage veiling made so many years ago!
The diamond pattern lends an old-fashioned feel to the veil. The veiling is 9 inches wide.
We love it not for just making poofs and fascinators and bird-cage wedding veils - but, it's a great backdrop in your shrines and mini-shrines - or, indeed, to cover a portion of your altered artwork!
How to Order: This veiling is cut to order and is sold in half-foot (6 inch) sections, cut as one piece. So, if you order a quantity of 3 you'll get one long piece - 18 inches (1-1/2 feet). To order an entire yard, please order 6 pieces.
Made In Taiwan
12February2011
Price: $1.50 per half-Foot
Vintage French café Au Lait Veiling - by the Half-Foot
French veiling is no longer made. At one time it was all the rage, being produced in silk, rayon and a blend. Although it is made of nylon, it is as soft as silk or rayon. The distinctive café au lait color is like a brownish-taupe. The pattern is the traditional 5/16 inch diamond pattern.
Made In France
16February2011
Price: $2.75 per half-Foot
Paper Buttons - Package of 10 Assorted
More Unique Adornments
More Collage, etc.
These paper buttons were quite the rage 10 years ago when we started in business. You don't see them much anymore, but we still love them for a special embellishment. You can actually sew these on your work or glue them if you prefer. Use them for closures for your hand made journals or altered books or more! Each button is 7/8 inch in diameter and tied with a natural cord. Each side is a different color. One side is slightly convex. The other side is subtly contoured.
Made in Philippines
Price: $4.00 Per Package
Set of 2 Birch bark Pieces
Birch bark is a natural phenomenon like no other! One side is the grayish white of the outside bark, the other is the striated brown of vintage canoes. Used in traditional Native American and camp crafts, there is no substitution for birch!
This set of two matched 4-inch by 6-inch pieces (each about 1/8-inch thick) would make a fantastic cover for your hand made nature journal. Or, consider this as a base for a special art project.
You can easily cut the pieces with a craft knife or scissors. It will probably make the blade a bit dull, so be careful of your favorite cutters!
from Philippines, assembled in USA
SilverCrow Classic, Updated 16November2010
Price: $8.55 per Set
One Ounce package of Slide Cover Glass - Rectangles
These 24 mm x 50 mm slivers of glass are really meant for microscopy. After a sample is placed on glass slide, then these covers are used to protect the specimen - and - to protect the microscope lens. They arrive in a nice little protective box. Each slide measures just about 1 inch by 2 inches and is between 0.13 - 0.17 mm thick (size #1). Boxes are measured by weight and this one-ounce package contains between 75 and 100 pieces.
These are really too fragile for jewelry bases, but they're great for collage, assemblage and the like. You can double them up for extra strength, too!
6January2011
Was: $8.25 Now: $6.50 per box
Little Darlings! Collage Pack
Wow! What a great little package of goodies! Over 50 tiny items for embellishment, collage, card creation, assemblage, treasure boxes, charm bracelets, ....
If you've been tempted by Nevertheless. but thought it might be just a bit big, then, a package of Little Darlings is just for you!
You'll find all kinds of things in your package: vintage postage, clippings, Victorian scraps, hat pins, advertising items, pharmacy labels, Asian papers, origami, charms, one-of-a-kind pieces,..., almost anything!
Image illustrates possible inclusions in one package! Each and every package is different!
Assemble in USA
Price: $9.50 Per Package
Reproduction US Civil War Union Currency - Six Different Bills
More Reproduction Documents
Bookmarks
More USA & American History
When the Civil War started, there were two types of money in circulation in the North: The largest part was "hard" money - silver and gold coins of the United States Government; the rest was paper money issued by prominent state banks. As the war progressed, more and more hard money disappeared as people began to hoard coins.
In 1862, the U. S. Government began issuing "Greenbacks" (as Federal currency became called) to supplement the states' paper money. Greenbacks were soon in widespread use, amounting to more than half of the currency in circulation. Fractional currency ("paper coin") also became prominently used.
The Federal government passed strict banking laws in 1863: these laws along with heavy taxes soon caused most of the paper money of the private banks to disappear. The laws did not become effective in the South until after the Civil War was over in 1865
The reproductions in this set include antiqued parchment reproductions of original banknotes - they even feel old! This set includes:
$1 Pennsylvania 1865, Bank of Montgomery County
$1 Illinois 1861, Bank of Quincy
$1.50 Washington, D.C., 1862, Farmers & Merchants Bank
$1 New York 1862, Merchants Bank
$2 Maine 1861, Sanford Bank
$1 Nebraska 1863, Bank of De Soto
This is a wonderful way to study history and to preserve the knowledge of one of the most horrible periods in American history.
22December2010
Price: $3.99 Per Set
Random Vintage Plastic Name Plate
These fun plastic names were once pins, but the pins have been removed. Most are 2 contrasting layers but some are 3 layers of plastic and feature names such as Rich, Nancy, Norma, Stanley and the like. We have no idea how these were used, but we have a bunch. We were told that these are from the 1960s and 1970s. Colors vary.
Because we have so few of each name, we're offering these randomly only. What a great way to start a project. Draw a name and create a story!
Each measures about 1-7/8 inches wide by about 9/16 inch high. The depth depends on the the number of plastic pieces stacked together.
02December2010
Price: $1.45 each
Vintage Red Wood Pulp Squares - Package of 10 Pieces
More Articles Made of Wood
We found these squares in the recesses of an old fashioned craft and convenience store in Western Pennsylvania some time ago. These were used in a variety of applications, according to the store clerk who had worked behind the wooden counter almost the entire time the store was open. However, she could not remember what any of those applications were. So, maybe you can find your own uses.
A customer of ours told us that she used these years ago to make artificial flowers - especially roses by bending and molding them!
These 3-1/4 inch square pieces of wood-pulp fiber are not really paper, nor are they fabric. They have a spongy feel and are quite strong, but can be torn if manipulated too harshly. Every one of these is red, but some show signs of aging and fading. Others have a sandy feel to part of them. But, they are a lot of fun.
For one thing, the pulp is flexible. It feels a bit spongy and is malleable and can be stretched gently around spherical shapes. Some glues darken the pulp, so be careful and experiment before making a large commitment in using these. The color may come off on your hands, and it may not...so we think that has something to do with the weather. So, be careful when using these.
We promise that you'll be intrigued as much as we were!
5November2010, Updated 2February2011
Was: $6.25 Now: $4.00 per Package
Old Sardine Can Key
Now sardines are canned with pull tops like most cans. But, back in the early 20th century, keys like the ones in our illustration were quite the modern accomplishment! They allowed the consumer to open a can without a knife. This made the tins of sardines available as a portable snack - the beginnings of fast food!
Sardine canning was once a major US industry, but the last big cannery closed in 2010 after over 130 years in business! The famed Cannery Row in Monterey California was once thriving and was inspiration to several writings by the great John Steinbeck.
There was a little slip of metal along the side of the can. It was lifted gently and then inserted into the slot of the key. Then, the key turned slowly, unwinding the metal from the tin, creating a container and a lid! What a innovation. The key was attached to the bottom or top of the can for easy access.
Because most of these were discarded - as most fast food accoutrements were and are - there are few left behind. But, the clever consumer kept a few around - just in case. We've found these useful for prying (the tip is often like a screwdriver tip and the top loop is enabling in many mechanical ways). Maybe you'll find one useful, or indeed, maybe you'll incorporate one into your artwork.
The ones we have show patina, but we promise none of them smells like the remains of the tin contents! We've not cleaned the rust from them as we think it adds to the beauty of such an old industrial marvel!
These measure from 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 inches with a few a little smaller or larger.
Several keys pictured for variation.
1November2010
Price: $3.00 each
Vintage Transistor
We don't suggest that you create a new transistor radio with these little transistors, but we see all kinds of possibilities with them. These are vintage and measure about 3/4 to 1 inch long (including the legs) and 3/8 inch wide. We thought they'd be cute for making little dolls with robot heads, some steampunk jewelry or some other unique project.
Two transistors are shown to illustrate front and back. Numbers may differ on each transistor.
Made in Japan, Russia or USA
22October2009, re-Added 10October2010
Price: $1.50 each
Pair of 2 Vintage Pink Distressed Lucite Hooks
More Altered Art Components
Also Available in Tortoise Shell Lucite
These hooks are the greatest find. They are vintage and made of Lucite. Each hook measures 1-3/8 inch by 5/8 inch. you can hook them together in many ways, or use them separately. They're great for plastic and Lucite necklaces or even larger metal chain.
They make great clasps for other loops and hooks, too. The variegated colors in these hooks is quite interesting. they run from pink to black - but they are predominantly pink. We're not sure what the plan was when making this color, but it came out pretty cool indeed.
Two pairs of hooks are shown to illustrate their versatility.
2September2010
Price: $1.25 per Pair
Vintage Railroad Spike - Own a Piece of History
More Desk Accessories
Our railroad spikes hail from all over, but most are from western Pennsylvania. These are spikes that were on the ground (or in it) - and no longer being used by the railroads. Some are straight; some bent, some painted gold or black - all are very old - early to mid 1900s - some even earlier. Each one weighs from 1/2 pound to almost a pound.
We have cleaned them, but we have not removed all of the rust on the unpainted ones. You might want to varnish yours if you decide to use it as a paperweight, but we've been using them to hold open doors, as paperweights and in artwork for years with no problems. They are made of iron or steel. They measure from 6 to 8 inches long and each has a solid natural head on it.
We have many of these and no two are alike. Please let us know your preference: painted, rusty, bent, etc., and we'll try to honor it. If you absolutely want a certain type, be sure to tell us, otherwise we'll choose one for you if we don't have exactly the one you describe.
21August20100
Price: $11.00 each
Preference:
Vintage Roller Watch parts in Corked vial
More Watch Parts for Collage
Watch Faces
Bergeon is an old Swiss company that makes microtools for watch making and watch repair, amongst other things. We are delighted to offer these really neat tubes that originally held flat an hollowed-out rollers for watches. Some of the vials still contain some of the parts.
Mostly every one of these tubes contain at least one Swiss-made roller for watches - the roller is a teeny tiny part. The tubes are some type of hard plastic. We at first thought them to be glass, but we're not sure - and we didn't want to ruin one by breaking it.
The vial measures 1 inch (without the cork). Each vial is closed with the cork. The outside diameter of the vial is 1/4 inch. Each one reads in white letters:
BERGEON
And, under the name is a number that corresponds to the size of the rollers inside. We have no idea if the items inside are the originals in each vial, but we're guessing so as we bought these from a watchmaker's estate. Generally such talented artisans would be neat about maintaining their supplies and tools.
Each vial is numbered differently, so please let us choose one for you.
Made in Switzerland
20August2010
Price: $2.90 per Vial
Qty
Fancy Masonite ATC Fancy Frame Set - Victorian
The set is made from 1/8 inch thick masonite and the card base (left) and the frame (middle) have outside dimensions of 2-1/2 by 3-1/2 inches - the standard size. The insert (right) is what was cut out of a standard sized piece to make the frame. It measures 2-3/16 inches wide by 3-1/8 inches long.
14June2011
Large Terra Cotta Wheel
We're not quite sure what we should write about this unique hand-formed clay piece. Made of natural terra cotta, each wheel is completely different from the next and can be used in lots of different ways: pencil holder, display stand or to hold a small bouquet of dried flowers.
You might also choose to incorporated it into a special jewelry piece. However, these are weighty - from 2 to 4 ounces each. They are raw terra cotta and before you use them, you might want to finish them with varnish or another protectant.
Each one measures approximately 2-1/2 to 3 inches in diameter and about 3/4 thick. The center hole is about 3/8 inch.
Four of these would make great wheels for a Fred Flintstone vehicle.
Please let us choose one for you.
1August2010
Price: $3.75 Each
Set of 2 Vintage Ivory Lucite Hooks
They make great clasps for other loops and hooks, too.
29July2010
Vial of 100 Tiny Glass tubes with Blue Ends
More Vessels
More Assemblage
More Applicators
These are so slim you might have a hard time seeing them. The 100 tiny glass tubes are stored in a shaker bottle that will release one at a time through the central hole in the plastic cap.
Each of the tiny tubes measures 3 inches long and the tube diameter is about 1.5mm.
We are sure you'll find a million ways of using these. In fact, because of their diminutive diameter, you can even use them to pick up drops of liquid and for mixing.
30June2010
Price: $6.85 per Package
qty:
Vintage Belgian Sequins in Dusty Blue - 10 gram Strand
Large Hank of Vintage Dusty Blue Sequins
These enchanting sequins are unused old store stock from the 1920s and 1930s. These are flat sequins that measure 6mm in diameter. This 10g strand is a good many for any project you might have.
We absolutely love this color because of the mottled dusty tonal qualities of the blue. Oh, how many wonderful things you can do with these. But, of course, they will look wonderful just to sit amongst your other sewing and art supplies.
Made in Belgium
28June2010
price: $6.00 per Strand
Vintage Pink Celluloid Sequins - 10 Gram Package
More Sequins & Other Vintage Stuff
These enchanting sequins are unused old store stock from the 1920s and 1930s. These are the palest of pink shiny sequins that measure 5mm in diameter. We bought a huge amount some time ago and these were loose from the strands. They are perfect for embellishing all kinds of things.
Warning: In bunches, these have an unpleasant scent. Early plastics, such as the celluloid in these sequins often contained formaldehyde and other unpleasant additives. Once separated, the scent dissipates and the sequins are in fine condition for use.
$3.25 per package
Set of 2 Vintage Tortoise Shell Lucite Hooks
$1.85 per Pair
Vintage Metallic Passementerie - Double Evil Eye
More Good Luck
More Asian Items
These gorgeous vintage appliqués were originally sewn to saris for extra embellishment and good fortune. The image is a double evil eye, created from sequins, silver and gold bullion and glass beads.
Each of these has been hand sewn to a backing for stability. These may be sewn or glued to your project. Or, you might choose to take one apart for the vintage components. These are quite old and are in good to very good condition. The workmanship is stunning considering that these have lasted for decades - and have been removed from their original place to be re-used.
WE love the patina on the bullion that only comes with age - this cannot be imitated. Each piece measures approximately 2-1/8 inches wide by 1 inch high.
Several pieces are shown for illustration. Please let us choose one for you.
Made in India
13June2010
Price: $5.25 Each
Mini Terra Cotta Angel
Created from red terra cotta clay, these little pieces are distinctly southwestern. Each little piece has been hand molded and traditionally air dried. They can be easily painted and sealed just as any piece made from clay. Each angel measures 15/16 inch wide by 15/16 inch high. They are flat-backed for easy gluing, but they are a bit rough. Please use a sealer if you decide to use these to make jewelry.
Price: 80¢ each
Vintage Metal Flower Pin with 2 Faux Pearls - Pin may be Missing
More Pins
More Components
More Altered Art & Collage
This vintage flower pin measures 2 inches wide (or tall, depending on how you wear it and just about 1 inch wide. Some of these are missing the actual pin on the back, so they would be best used as embellishments or special extra components in your jewelry making or assemblage project.
These pins are from the 1950s and were meant for sale in 5 and 10 cent stores such as Murphy's, Ben Franklin and Woolworths. We love them for embellishment and just for the memories!
Not for children.
12June2010
Price: $1.25 each
Tiny Vintage Transparency Overlay
More Firefighting
Transparencies like these little ones were all hand colored or colored clear plastic was glued in place atop a full-sized slide.
Most of these have been hand colored or painted. Each one of these little pieces is different and they measure somewhere between 1-1/4 inch square to 2 by 2-3/4 inches to 1-1/4 inch by 4-1/4 inches. They are quite thick by today's standards for transparencies. It is probably made from Bakelite or Catalin, vintage plastic that smells slightly of phenol.
These have been aired out since we first discovered them sealed tightly in a presentation case. These hail from around 1957 and were part of a presentation of Fire Safety offered by the United States Air Force.
No two of these little pieces are alike. They are overlays, so some are flames, others are electrical drawings and still others are arrows and engineering-like pieces. We will randomly select one from the group for you.
12June2010, Updated 10October2010
Price: 89¢ each
Set of 2 Mineral Crystal Watch crystals
Such seemingly delicate crystals are tougher than you'd think! Of course, it isn't all that easy to break a crystal on a watch you're wearing, is it?
These are not plastic, nor are they glass - they are made out of a natural crystal and all of them are vintage. There are a few different sizes and shapes, but all of them are about the same - some are even wrapped in their original packaging!. Please see our measured Close-Up for an example of two.
Package of 2
Price: $2.80 per Package
Vintage box of Teardrop Glass Lenses in Light Smoke Grey
Vintage Round Amber Lenses
Because they are glass, they are fragile, but they are not delicate - we've not broken any yet. The convex shape is great for covering a secret in an assemblage or collage. These are quite dark as lenses go - but, they are still transparent. After all, they are sunglass lenses.
These dark smoke lenses are 53mm at their widest and 63mm long and they arrive in their original packaging. We have not opened all of the boxes in order to preserver their vintage value, we are not sure if they are complete and unbroken. But, in the sample boxes we opened - all were present, individually wrapped and intact.
06June2010
Wooden Collage Parts - Grab Bag of 30+ Pieces
This is an assortment like no other. Use these pieces to make jewelry, to embellish just about any assemblage, collage, package, card, whatever. There are fine wooden tags, miniature wood pieces, smooth wooden caps: 30 or more pieces in each package.
SilverCrow Classic, Updated 28September2008
Vintage Navy Blue Fabric Mask
More Masks
We love the fabric masks from the 1950s. They were made with cotton or linen fabric and stiffener and molded over mask models for their shape. Masks made today are usually plastic - and even the fabric ones feature plastic bases. Not so with these!
This elegant navy blue mask is just what you need for your USA-patriotic costume.
The mask arrived without elastics, which is just as well considering the elastic was made of rubber and would probably have deteriorated right onto the masks. So we're including a 10-inch barbed black elastic for you to add yourself - if you chose to wear the mask or place it on an art doll or mannequin. The barbs are made of metal and slide easily through the pre-punched holes in the masks. The elastic is wrapped in fabric thread for comfort, making it easier on the wearer's hair!
These are vintage masks, so you might want to test them to be sure that you have no allergy to the adhesive.
Two masks are shown to illustrate front and back.
01June2010
Price: $2.50 Each
Intricately Detailed Laser-cut Gravestone Replica: Despair Sepulcher
The shadows and angle of the trompe-d'oeuil photograph make this component absolutely stunning. And the laser cutting is so precise that the figure atop the sepulcher appears to be in such despair over the loss of the loved one within.
Each measures 1-5/8 inch at the widest by 2-3/8 inches high (by 1/8 inch thick).
12August2011
Vintage Wooden Factory Spool
More Wooden Items
More Vintage Things
Each of our vintage spools found itself discarded from a weaving factory. These are quite old as the new ones are plastic, composition or all metal. Group several of them together for an elegant, but simple display. Or, use them in your artwork or craft. They are wonderful for storing hand-spun yarn or silken ribbons. Use one for the spine of a hand-made or altered book.
Spools measure about 8 inches high. The diameter at the widest point is about 1 inch. No two are the same. Most have several rings of metal around the larger end.
19May2010
Blank Artistamps Sheet - Size Medium (12 stamps)
More Artistamps
The joy of collecting postage stamps is one shared by so many people around the world. I was first interested in these so many years ago when my Dad was the Postmaster in our small town. We would get every new stamp as it arrived. So, when we first discovered artistamps, we were even more excited!
These sheets of blank artistamps are really stamp blanks. You can make your own by painting, rubber stamping, doodling or what have you. These are professionally perforated on a vintage perforator and they are made of gummed paper - the kind you lick to stick. We suggest, of course, that you use a water applicator to dampen them, or, of course you can lick them.
Each sheet features 12 blank stamps as well as a perforated border - it looks great when you create your image and use 2 or more stamps and the border - very artsy!
Each stamp measures 1-5/8 by 1-3/8 inch. One edge has a really cool color registration stripe.
Made in Canada
Price: $2.00 per sheet
Small Shrine Treasure Capsules - package of 10
Miniature Shrine Capsules
More Collage, Altered Art & Assemblage Stuff
We just love capsules like these. So long ago, my Mom put tiny numbers inside individual capsules for a raffle. So, that's what comes to mind immediately when I see these! But, we're sure you'll find so many other uses for them, too.
Each capsule is just about 1 inch long when closed and about 3/8 inch wide. Slide the two ends apart to open them. Add a bit of sand or dirt inside from a special trip. Or, a tiny note filled with your wishes. These are great for memory boxes, special packages and more
The cap is easily replaced by sliding it back on. you might use a dab of glue to keep it shut. They will not fall apart easily, but the glue might keep the treasures inside a bit safer. What fun to add to a special package for a distant friend or loved one to treasure.
These are perfect for altered books, nichos and niches, too.
DO NOT use these for consumption!
15May2010
Price 99¢ Per Package
Vintage Girl Scout Numbers
Vintage and new Girl Scouts alike will love these vintage numbers. Each one measures approximately 1 inch wide by 1-5/8 inch high. They are all in pretty good shape, but some are more sturdy than others. These appliqués were meant to sew on uniforms to indicate the troop number, but we're sure you'll find lots of other great uses for them.
Sorry, we can't offer a choice. Please let us choose one for you.
25April2010
Price: $1.00 each
Intricately Detailed Laser-cut Gravestone Replica: Hughes
The shadows and angle of the trompe-d'oeuil photograph make this component absolutely stunning. And the laser cutting is so precise that the intricacies of the drape under the beacon on the top seem almost like you might be able to feel them. At the bottom, it reads:
HUGHES
Each measures 15/16 inch at the widest by 2-5/8 inches high (by 1/8 inch thick).
11August2011
Large Heavy Metal CASTING - Crown
More Collage and Assemblage
Milagros
Our hand-cast crown is made of the same metal (modern pewter) as our milagros. It is quite sturdy and heavy, so it will be durable in any of your projects. It also makes a wonderful adornment for a Santo or statue.
The rough texture is reminiscent of milagros and ages naturally creating a primitive style uneven patina that makes each one different from the next. The piece measures 3-5/8 inches wide at the widest point and 3-1/8 inches high. The inner arch measures about 2-1/4 inches wide and about 2 inches high.
Made in Mexico by Hand
18September2008
Price: $15.00 Each
Mini Terra Cotta Brick Square
Created from red terra cotta clay, these little pieces resemble the bricks of the adobe in Mexico and the southwest United States. Each little piece has been hand molded, debossed and dried to resemble a square building section. The squares are just about 3/4 inch square.
13March2010
Price: 35¢ each
Larger Reposado Tequila Bottle
Just what you might need for your ofrenda or memory box or nicho - our little Reposado tequila bottle looks just like the real full-size bottle. Of cause it just looks like there is that smooth liquor inside, too!
Measuring a 2-1/8 inches high by 9/16 inch in diameter at the widest, this neat tequila bottle is made of plastic with a little metallic paper label featuring a goat and a painted cap.
Price: $2.55 each
Mini Terracotta Pot of Red Roses
More Miniatures and Other Collage & Assemblage Items
More Summer
Roses are always appropriate - even for your ofrenda, memory box or curio. And these lovely red roses and single rosebud are not exception. In a tiny clay pot, two fully bloomed roses accompany a sweet rosebud.
From bottom to top, the little pot of roses measures 1-5/8 inch high.
Small parts warning - Not for children.
Made in Taiwan
24February2010
Price $3.99 Each
Mini Breakfast
Perfect for your ofrenda, shrine or memory box and even for a doll house or miniature diorama, our little breakfast plate looks good enough to eat - for a fairy or a doll or other miniature being!
Why not add a little bail and make a kitschy breakfast necklace for your favorite morning person!?
A little porcelain plate is filled with morning pleasures: toast, sausage, eggs and more!
The plate measures 1 inch in diameter. It is about 1/8 inch high.
Price $2.99 per Set
Mini Sewing Basket
So now your doll has no excuse - she must begin her sewing. Of course you might use this little basket in a memory box or themed assemblage because it is so perfectly made.
In the tiny wicker basket, you'll find a sewing pattern, a pair of sewing scissors, a tape measure and more. The assorted fabrics in the basket may vary.
Including the basket handle, the little vignette measures 1-3/4 inch high. It is about 1 inch wide and 7/8 inch deep. This is 1:12 scale.
Price $2.99 Each
Mini Wine & Cheese Cutting Board with Grapes
Perfect for your ofrenda, shrine or memory box and even for a doll house or miniature diorama, our little wine and cheese board features two delicious looking cheeses - one even looks like brie or camembert! Wine, grapes bread and a knife are also all included. Some of the little vignettes even include a glass of red wine!
These each vary ever so slightly: the wine bottle label may be different; or, the items may be arranged differently; a wine glass is sometimes included.
This 1:12 scale miniature measures 15/16 inch in diameter. The measurement to the top of the wine bottle is jus under 1-1/8 inch.
23February2010
Price $5.99 per Set
Miniature Hurricane Lamp
Other Collage & Assemblage Items
Shrines, Ofrendas & Supplies
This fun little lamp would be just right on an ofrenda table or even in a doll house!. The base is true heavy brass. The shade is antiqued white with a fine line around the rim (it is really made of two pieces soldered together). The shade shows wear, to make it truly a shabby chic piece.
The lamp and shade together measure 1-3/8 inch high by about 7/8 inch wide. The lampshade is about 3/4 inch in diameter at the widest point.
2March2010
Miniature Coffee Cup & Saucer with Silvery Spoon
How many times have you shared coffee (or, indeed, tea) with that old, old friend? To commemorate those lovely moments, this little cup is perfect for a memory box, nicho or other assemblage. You might even want to make some curious jewelry from one or two.
The cup and saucer are ceramic - just like the real thing. The little silvery spoon is made of metal and the coffee, or tea, inside the cup is resin. The pieces are connected and are not removable. The entire piece measures about 3/4 inch.
12February2010
Price: $3.99 per set
Vintage Post Office Box Door
We were so excited when we found these! SilverCrow's vintage Post Office Box Doors are the real deal! Coming from the United States Post Office, these elegant older doors have been replaced by the sleek new steel doors.
Although the newer doors may be safer and more discreet as they have no window, we love the charm and elegance of these vintage brass and glass doors. These doors are reminiscent of the days when letter writing and penmanship were not only necessary, but welcomed arts.
Each door is different (two are shown - back and front), but are similar to the ones shown. All are in great condition with working lock mechanisms (instructions are included). In fact, you can even change the 3-character combination!
Consider adding a door to a cigar box or altered book for a very special niche. Or, make a coin bank and use the door as the entry to your riches.
Now, we have two styles available:
Standard - Working lock, glass with vintage number
Canal Zone - Working lock, glass with vintage number from the Panama Canal Zone (during the occupation by the USA)
The instructions included with each Post Office Box door may indicate that they are for the Canal Zone box doors. However, all of the instructions are the same. The Canal Zone doors arrive with a special label indicating their provenance.
SilverCrow Classic Updated 8February2008
Style & Price: Standard - $21.50 Canal Zone - $30.00
One Dozen Sweet Pink Calla Lilies
White Calla Lilies
Red Calla Lilies
Ivory Calla Lilies
Pot of Calla Lilies
These delicate little flowers (less than 1/2 inch each) are hand made in the traditional fashion of hardened dough (migajon). The pale pink calla lily is not a naturally grown flower, as is the white calla lily that is quite common in Latin American art, favored by the masters as well as today's artists and artisans alike. But, we just love it for weddings, Valentines and Quinceañeras.
30January2010
Price: $1.85 per bouquet
Mini Pepsi Bottle
My Mom would only drink Coca-Cola. Now, my Grandmother (Mummer) and I would only drink Pepsi. Mummer was enchanted by the fact - way back when - that Joan Crawford - yes, a woman - was a director of such a major company. Mummer was dedicated to Pepsi after that. And so was I, but I think it was for the taste - or, maybe to please my Grandmother and irritate my Mom. That was over 40 years ago, so it doesn't really matter.
Of course, any memory box we might make would definitely feature this mini Pepsi bottle. Measuring a scant 1-1/8 inch high, this mini Pepsi bottle is made of plastic with a little paper label.
29January2010
Price: 85¢ each
Hand Forged Nail from the Moroccan Bazaar
More Clips & Such
More Collage & Assemblage Elements
Each of these nails is completely different from the next because they are hand forged - by blacksmiths in the Moroccan bazaar. Some are as long as 8 cm (over 3 inches) and some are as short as 5 cm (about 2 inches).
They make great components for collage and assemblage artwork and jewelry. But, please also consider them for their original intent - as nails.
In earlier times, nails were so valuable that when a building burned down, people would scramble to retrieve the nails. There were no machines making nails - each one was made by hand like these.
Made in Morocco
11January2010
Price: $1.89 Each
Spiral Seed Bead Ring
These neat little spirals can actually be worn as rings! They're great as art embellishments, too. They arrive coiled tightly, but you can certainly stretch one apart and use it to bind a mini journal. Some are iridescent; others are multicolor and still others are solid!
These are hand-made, so each is unique, and color mixtures vary. We're showing several to illustrate the variation. Please let us choose one for you.
SilverCrow Classic, Updated 14August2011
Price: 55¢ Each
Miniature Bread and Bread Board
This mini bread looks good enough to eat - and it may well be for your doll, or elf and fairy friends! It's also just right for a small shrine, ofrenda or other miniature creation. The knife and bread are glued to the breadboard.
3January2010
Price: $2.99 per set
Quadruple Microscope Slide Mailer (aka, Mini Shrine Base) - Package of 5
More Mailers, Envelopes & Such
What a great find! Of course, lots of artists have been using these for some time, but we still love them! The original purpose for these is to hold four 1 by 3 inch glass or plastic microscope slides securely for mailing. Created from chipboard, the mailer opens like a book and inside are four recessed wells to hold the slides.
The rounded indentation at the top of each well is a finger notch to make it simpler to place and remove each slide. Of course, you can do just about anything you want with these - stamp them, paint them, collage or découpage them. Create a little shrine or use it as a special frame (with microscope glass to cover the indentation.
The chipboard is a bit over 1/2 inch thick, so it is nice and sturdy. When closed, the mailer measures 4-1/4 inch by 5-7/8 inches. And, you can actually mail a little shrine to a friend (after securing it so it doesn't open) because each double mailer conforms to US Postal Regulations regarding minimum size for First Class Mail!
27December2009
Price: $4.25 Per Package
Transparent Compass that opens!
These cool transparent compasses are ungraduated (they have no markings). That means you can add your own. Consider labeling these in all different ways - perhaps with ME, YOU, THEM, NOBODY, instead of North, South, East and West. Or, what ever you can imagine.
These are 3/4 inch in diameter and open up so that you can add your own directions. Be careful so that you don't loose the little needle or pointer when you take them apart. We found it best to use tweezers to reposition the pointer after opening. How much fun can you have with these? Make up your own game, specialty jewelry and more. Each compass is flat-backed for easy gluing.
These are magnetic compasses - so they really work, but you'll not know what direction they indicate unless you use another compass to determine it. Please don't use this for real positioning unless you really know what you're doing.
25December2009
Was: 75¢ Now: 70¢ Each
Triple Microscope Slide Mailer (aka, Mini Shrine Base) - Package of 5
What a great find! Of course, lots of artists have been using these for some time, but we still love them! The original purpose for these is to hold three 1 by 3 inch glass or plastic microscope slides securely for mailing. Created from chipboard, the mailer opens like a book and inside are three recessed wells to hold the slides.
The chipboard is a bit over 1/2 inch thick, so it is nice and sturdy. When closed, the mailer measures 4-3/8 inch by 4-5/8 inches. And, you can actually mail a little shrine to a friend (after securing it so it doesn't open) because each double mailer conforms to US Postal Regulations regarding minimum size for First Class Mail!
23December2009
Miniature Egg Bowl & Whisk Set
How wonderful for your ofrenda or miniature assemblage! The teensy eggs in the bowl look almost real enough to eat. Any doll would be proud to cook with such utensils! The bowl measures about 1 inch in diameter
9December2009
Full Sheet Close-Up
Vintage Ivy Wax Motif
Vintage motifs like these were used to decorate candles, papier mâché eggs and ornaments and even crèches and the like. These are still on the original aged waxed paper and are in superb shape. There may be a small amount of breakage, but because they are wax, they are easily positioned back in place.
We can envision all types of uses for these, but most of all, we love them because they are so old, hailing from pre-World War II Germany. Each motif measures approximately 9-1/4 by 3-1/2 inches and may be trimmed for use.
Please be careful with these as they are extremely delicate, but still very usable!
16November2009
Was: $22.50 Now: $18.00 Each
Single Microscope Slide Mailer (aka, Mini Shrine Base) - Package of 5
More Envelopes & Such
Double Slide Mailer
What a great find! Of course, lots of artists have been using these for some time, but we still love them! The original purpose for these is to hold a single 1 by 3 inch glass or plastic microscope slide securely for mailing. Created from chipboard, the mailer opens like a book and inside is a recessed well to hold the slide.
The rounded indentation at the top of the well is a finger notch to make it simpler to place and remove the slide. Of course, you can do just about anything you want with these - stamp them, paint them, collage or découpage them. Create a little shrine or use it as a special frame (with microscope glass to cover the indentation.
The chipboard is a bit over 1/2 inch thick, so it is nice and sturdy. When closed, the mailer measures 1-1/2 inch by 3-3/4 inches. And, you can actually mail a little shrine to a friend (after securing it so it doesn't open) because each double mailer conforms to US Postal Regulations regarding minimum size for First Class Mail!
Made in USA or Japan
15November2009
Price: $2.85 Per Package
Wood Plaque with bark
Mini Pine Cones
For your rustic projects, this slice of wood is just perfect! Add a few mini pinecones and a vintage holiday scrap picture and you'll have a treasure to behold. You can make this little plaque hangable by adding a screw eye to the top, or by carving or drilling a hole in the back. But, our favorite way to hang it is to staple a piece of leather or felt on the back to create a hanging loop. We saw this technique used on some older ornaments and just love the look!
Each slice is similar to the illustration, but because these are cut from natural wood branches, of course each will differ slightly in the size and the look. We just love the bark around the plaque. The average size is about 5-3/4 inches by 2-1/4 inches by 1/4 inch thick. So please allow for some variation.
27May2008
Ready to Slice & Bake Fimo Stick/Roll - USA Flag
How much fun are these!? We've tried to learn to roll Fimo & other polymer clay into sticks or rolls and we always end up with marbleized clay - a fancy way to say we couldn't come up with a picture. With these, we don't have to worry. The picture has already been rolled into the sticks. So, all you do slice and bake. Don't worry, the instructions are included.
This amazingly detailed roll of polymer clay features the American flag. We've not really counted all the stars, but it looks close enough for a charm or bead!
You can slice them to any depth - and can even make the diameter smaller or larger (instructions for this technique included, too). To make a bead or charm, just make a hole before you bake.
02November2009
Price: $2.65 Each
Ready to Slice & Bake Fimo Stick/Roll - Star of David
More Judaica
This lovely piece is surrounded by a rainbow of stripes and inside is a blue Star of David with a darker center.
28August2010
Vintage Bird Leg Clip
More Ornaments & Ornament Supplies
More Birds
More Unique Collage & Assemblage Materials
Now you can repair your vintage ornaments that might be missing clips. Our vintage clips are old store stock and are the greatest for creating a clip-on bird or other type of clip-on. This handy little clip makes it easy to attach the ornament to your holiday tree.
Clips like this are still made today in the same manner as our vintage clips, so, we were quite delighted to have found a stock of older ones. Some are shiny as the one in the illustration; others have a slight patina. Please let us choose one for you.
26March2008
Price: $3.25 each
Miniature Silvery Platter of Fruit
How wonderful for your ofrenda or miniature assemblage! This little plate of fruit features a banana, an orange, a nectarine, kiwi, a lime and an apple. Measuring just less than 1-1/2 inch in diameter, the little plate of fruit is about 1/4 inch high. There is even an etched design in the silvery platter.
20October2009
Price: $2.49 each
Set of 3 Little Stand-Up House Shrines - Perfect for Inchie or Other Display
Cut from sturdy Masonite, you'll have great fun displaying your favorite mini pictures, inchies or even making a mini assemblage or shrine.
These are pretty easy to assemble - just pop the house into the stand - you really don't even have to glue it together - unless, of course you choose to do so.
Each house measures 1-7/8 inch tall. When you put it together in the stand, it then measures 2 inches tall. It is 1-1/8 inch wide and the masonite is 1/8 inch thick.
Small Fruits and Vegetables for Mini Ofrendas
More Shrine Supplies & Shrines
Nichos & Shadowboxes
These sweet little fruits and vegetables (the strawberry is about 1/2 inch) are hand made in the traditional fashion of hardened dough (migajon). Fruits and vegetables like these are used when making shrines and ofrendas to honor the memory of beloved ancestors. The fruits and vegetables are meant to create a feast to celebrate relationships and memories.
4May2008
Package of 10 Fruits & Vegetables
Package of 10 Extra Large Little People To Help with your Projects
Mini, Small, Medium & Large Little People
Although there are a lot of different figures, most measure a scant 1-1/2 inch high (36mm). We just love these. Add them to your dioramas, or any tiny artwork scene. How wonderful for a tiny nicho or other project.
21August2009
Price: $3.12 Per Package
Package of 10 LARGE Little People To Help with your Projects
Mini, Small & Medium Little People
16August2009
Price: $2.45 Per Package
Package of 5 Assorted Guitar Picks
Not only for playing guitars and other stringed instruments, the great little package of five assorted guitar picks can be used to make jewelry, used in artwork, as bases for miniature sculptures and more.
The picks are mostly standard sized and shape, with a few others mixed in here and there. Each assortment is different, so the illustration is only representative of the package you will receive. These are real guitar picks, not just pieces of plastic in the standard shape, so, if you don't use them in your art or jewelry making, you might take up the guitar.
We've seen some gorgeous necklaces and earrings made with such plastic and acrylic picks.
Made in USA & Imported, Packaged in USA
Was: $3.99 Now: $2.99 each
Vintage Motif in Shiny Goldtone Metal: Cigarettes
More Assemblage Stuff
We are not really sure what metal was used to create these snazzy Cigarettes flat-backed motifs. We do know that they are pretty cool!
Each one of these measures 1-5/8 inch long by 3/4 inch from the top of the C to the bottom of the g. Each is about 1/8 inch thick. The back of the motif (shown in the bottom illustration) features some grooves to hold the adhesive.
We suspect these were used on cigarette cases from the 1950s or 1960s, when smoking was all the rage for les modernes.
Two motifs shown for illustration only.
9August20099
Vintage Item - Very Limited Availability
Price: $2.25 each
Tiny Chalk for Projects Large & Small - Package of 5 Assorted
More Things for Writing
More Stuff for Collage & Assemblage
Limited Edition Chalkboard Necklace
When we started selling our little Chalkboard Necklace, we wondered just what kind of chalk we should offer to accompany it - so that the wearer might change the message on a whim. Well, here we have it!
These slim little chalks arrive in packages of 5 pieces - 5 random colors including white. The chalks measure about 1-11/16 inches long and are just barely 1/8 inch in diameter - perfect for including with small projects - and especially neat because they are doll-size!
Chalks vary ever so slightly in length due to the fragile nature of the chalk. We package them securely (see the illustration), but they are indeed fragile, and might not make it through the mail perfectly.
You can use the chalk as is or, if you prefer a point, just use a regular hand-held kid's pencil sharpener carefully.
Several sets are shown for illustration only.
3August2009
Price: $2.15 per Package
Vintage Blank Transparency
Each of these transparencies were originally used by the US Air Force in presenting safety procedures and hazardous materials training to firefighters (then, firemen) in the 1950s. Each of these was blank - ready to use for additional information during the presentation.
Each transparency measures 10-3/8 inches long by 8-1/4 inches and has rounded corners. There is black border around each one. At the tip of one is clear arrow - apparently to help the speaker point this in the proper direction. On one side of the transparency, the black border is matte, on the other side is shiny.
We think this would be great for a collage or altered art project. We'd venture to guess that there aren't too many of these around.
17August2010
Small Papier Mâché & Cardboard Book
More Papier Mâché
What fun for a small collage or assemblage project! This little book (5-1/4 by 3-1/4 inches) is completely plain - just waiting for your alterations! It's like a children's board book without the story or pictures - awaiting your story.
20August2007
Price: $3.15 each
Miniature Treasure Capsules
These are the same capsules that you'll find in SilverCrow's Shrine Kit. Each is just a little less than one inch when closed. Open them up and include some sand from a special beach trip, or a smidgen of cherished homeland earth. Replace the cap and include in a special package for a distant friend or loved one to treasure.
These are perfect for altered books, nichos and niches!
Please DO NOT use these for consumption!
Package of 10
Price 75¢
Handmade Copper Ring
Use one to encircle a secret missive on parchment, or for a doll napkin holder, or even for a ring. This natural copper ring measures about 15/16 in diameter and is about 1/16 thick. We are not quite sure of their original intention, but we're quite sure they're useful. Each is rough hewn and some are not accurate circles. They have not been finished or coated and have begun acquiring their own rich patina - as only copper can. The closure and other work is rough, but the ring itself is quite smooth.
Three rings shown for illustration.
20July2009
Price: 95¢ each
Fake Blood Capsules
More Masks & Costume Items
More Paints, Pigments & Inks
Each package contains 3 or 4 little fake blood capsules for all your Hallowe'en needs! These are great fun for fooling folks, but please be gentle - some folks can't stand the sight of any blood - even if it's fake!
We also like them for a very special effect in assemblage artwork - and especially for Twilight projects!
Packaging may differ.
20August2007, Updated 19May2010
Price: $1.00 per Package
Vintage Aluminum Slide Holder or Frame
Vintage Ektachrome & Other Slides
Slide shows were once an evening's entertainment after a vacation trip to the shore or anywhere else. Now we have digital slide shows and the old slides have gone the way of many other previous technologies - into a shoebox, into the trash, or upcycled into art.
Such an opportunity arises with these, the aluminum slide holders that helped the pretty slides sit in the slide trays and move out into the slide viewer. They were used for 35mm slides and measure 2 by 2 inches. Although aluminum doesn't rust on its own, we're sure that you could add any patina to one of these frames and make it even more special.
Slides not included with the frames. We're showing two frames for illustration only.
25June2009
Double Microscope Slide Mailer (aka, Mini Shrine Base) - Package of 5
Microscope Slides
What a great find! Of course, lots of artists have been using these for some time, but we still love them! The original purpose for these is to hold two 1 by 3 inch glass or plastic microscope slides securely for mailing. Created from chipboard, the mailer opens like a book and inside are two recessed wells to hold the slides.
The chipboard is a bit over 1/2 inch thick, so it is nice and sturdy. When closed, the mailer measures 3 by 3-3/4 inches. And, you can actually mail a little shrine to a friend (after securing it so it doesn't open) because each double mailer conforms to US Postal Regulations regarding minimum size for First Class Mail!
Price: $3.85 Per Package
Small Metal Stamping - Sun Face
More Heavenly Bodies
More Collage and Assemblage (including Stampings)
Moon Slice Stamping
There are so many possibilities with these wonderful metal stampings. The entire piece measures about 2-1/8 by 2-1/2 inches - the gentle sun-face image measures just about 1 inch in diameter.
The stamping can be trimmed with scissors (if you don't care about the scissors too much), but metal cutters might be a better choice. Or, use the entire piece. They are also fantastic for your collages and assemblages - to glue on or inlay. We think these to be made of tin, but they just might be aluminum.
Made in Mexico by hand
23June2009
Price: $3.25 Each
Package of 10 MINI Little People To Help with your Projects
Although there are a lot of different figures, most measure a scant 3/8 inch high (9mm). We just love these. You can sit them on beads - some of them even fit inside our Treasure Capsule! Add them to your dioramas, or any tiny artwork scene. How wonderful for a tiny nicho or other project.
21June2009
Price: $1.37 Per Package
Package of 10 SMALL Little People To Help with your Projects
Medium Little People
Sometimes all you need is the right person. Well, now you can have him or her or them help you! These fantastically detailed little people arrive in assortments of 10 mixed. Sometimes there are even couples (of all sorts), babies and children. Some of the people may be sitting, standing, leaning. Dress is casual or business - quite the mixture - just like the humanity they represent.
Although there are a lot of different figures, most measure not more than 1/2 inch high (12mm). We just love these. You can sit them on beads - some of them even fit inside our Treasure Capsule! Add them to your dioramas, or any tiny artwork scene. How wonderful for a tiny nicho or other project.
16June2009
Price: $1.89 Per Package
Kit Close-Up
Package of 10 Medium Little People To Help with your Projects
Treasure Capsule Kit
Although there are a lot of different figures, most measure about 3/4 inch high (19mm). We just love these. You can sit them on beads (they are perfect for sitting on our Treasure Capsule!) Add them to your dioramas, or any tiny artwork scene.
16June2009, Updated 3July2009
Price: $2.10 Per Package
Tiny Vintage Hand-Painted Bisque Horn Blower
These young men appear to be walking and playing a horn. Perhaps they are signaling the beginning of the Highland Games. Or, maybe they are in a band. We will never know for sure. But, you can attach your own story to each of our musicians.
Each musician measures about 1-1/4 inch high by 1/2 inch wide and about 5/8 inch from front to back. When there are stems, they vary in length, most being about 1 inch.
Vintage Plastic Pieces
Culled from SilverCrow's large stash of kitschy plastic, here are five picks and/or pieces of plastic. No two packages are alike and all pieces are vintage.
Your collection might include words in English, Spanish, French or Hebrew, as well as sporting equipment, transportation pieces, holiday items, or many other items.
These are grab bags and we've been careful to make sure that there are no duplicates in your package.
PACKAGE of 5
Price: $2.25 per Package
Stick-Em Stones
More Odd Things for Collage
More Stuff for Kids
These tiny little stickers were originally meant to be children's sticky earrings - so no piercing was needed! But we find them delightful for any type of project using 3d shiny things or stickers. We know that you'll find lots of uses for them!
Price: 65¢ per Package
Vintage Broken Frozen Charlotta (Charlotte) Doll
Ours have been dug up in Germany near the original factories. All of our are missing an arm or a leg or feet, etc. We think the damage endears them even more. We have not cleaned them, so you can enjoy discovering the unique beauty of your own doll. Just use a mild soap gently with water.
If whole, these lovelies might sell for $125 to $300 each. They measure from just under 2 inches to just over 3 inches high. If you have a specific request, we'll try to honor it. However, these are vintage and we only have a limited grouping.
23February2009
Special Request:
Natural Abalone Button
More Shells and Items of the Sea
These versatile buttons are great for making jewelry - especially for a clasp. They're also wonderful as little charms. The are considered 5/8 inch in diameter but they are really a touch smaller than that. One side is rough and natural. The other side is shiny and smooth. The beauty of abalone is its ability to reflect light in many colors, so these will appear
Two buttons shown for variation.
imported
New Lower Price
Iron-On or sew-On GUAPO (Handsome) Patch
Guapa (Pretty) Patch
Who doesn't want to be known as handsome? Our manly blue Guapo patch will identify you as handsome - just in case no one noticed! Iron it or sew it (we prefer sewing for permanency) on your work shirt just like a name patch for fun! Each patch measures about 3 inches long by 1-1/4 inch high.
Made in USA or Mexico
17May2008, Re-Added 11February2009
Price: $2.25 Each
Teensy (10mm) Spun Cotton Green-Topped Amanita Mushrooms
More Mushrooms & Other Ornaments
Old-fashioned spun cotton mushrooms have graced Christmas trees, corsages and other items for decades. These lovely amanita mushrooms are created of spun cotton and made by the same family business that made the vintage red and brown mushrooms we offer. The company has really gone out of business, but agreed to make some of these green mushrooms especially for the American trade.
These new stock mushrooms measure about 1/2 inch from the bottom of the stem to the top of the cap and could very easily pass for the vintage ones as the technique is exactly the same..
The green caps are hand stained to look real. They are are highly lacquered and are dotted with little white spots - just like the real mushrooms! The stems are wire wrapped in green paper.
These pretty mushrooms might really be toadstools, not to be eaten in the wild - and, our spun cotton version should not be eaten either! It is rumored that Santa's reindeer pranced around in a flying frenzy after eating these little beauties, allowing them to help Santa travel throughout the world and deliver presents.
Amanita mushrooms are considered good luck in many cultures, especially in Germany. You'll often see them pictured with gnomes, elves and fairies in children's literature.
18February2009
Special Production - Limited Availability
Bundle of Three
Price: 1.25 per bundle
Old-Fashioned Garters in 4 colors - Package of 2
More Clips & Closures
Perfect for book closures, adornments or even a risqué design, SilverCrow's old-fashioned garters come in 4 luscious vintage colors. Of course, you can use them for their original intended use - to clasp silk stockings!
Also known as supporters, these garter grips would be great in any altered art project.
Each package contains two garters of the same color. Four garters are shown to illustrate color, from left to right: Dark Raspberry (no longer available), Peachy Pink, Mocha Latte and Pale Strawberry.
Dark Raspberry is Sold Out
Color: Peachy Pink Mocha Latte Pale Strawberry
Mini Artist's Stretched Canvas
Each 7-ounce cotton canvas has been stretched over a wooden frame and has been acrylic primed to accept oil and acrylic paint, as well as collage media. Each little canvas measures 2 inches square and is just about 3/8 inch deep.
10February2009
Price: $3.85 each
Intricately Detailed Laser-cut Gravestone Replica: Greek Architecture
We were taken by the similarity of this gravestone with the Greek ruins - the pillars atop the structure look so very ancient.
Each measures 2-1/2 inches high by 1-1/4 inches wide at the base.
Miniaturized 1853 Farmer's Almanac
What a cute little book and full of tiny information. The 45-page booklet has been sewn (by machine, it seams) to appear just like the almanacs of yesteryear. A facsimile edition of the 1853 version of the Old Farmer's Almanac, our tiny edition measures 1-7/8 by 1-1/4 inch. The pages are readable for the most part, but some require an imagination to get the stories straight.
4February2009
Box of 10 Plastic Watch Crystals
These round plastic replacement watch crystals arrive in a nice little box of 10. Each crystal is neatly wrapped in special tissue so that the crystal is free of scratches. SilverCrow's watch crystals can be used for so very many projects! Glue two together, use individually, reverse collage the concave side, etc., etc., etc.!
Sizes range from 19mm to 27.6mm. Each box contains a different size crystal. All ten crystals in your box will be the same size! Please let SilverCrow choose a box for you.
For Rubber Stamper Readers: These are not 2-1/2" as described in the magazine....That was a misprint. But we think they are still just perfect for any project!
Price: $4.25 for a box of 10 crystals
Vintage Vial from Sweden - for Watch Parts
Watch parts have long been a staple in collage and assemblage, and especially prevalent in steampunk jewelry! Little glass vials are also popular - and vintage items are even more precious as each day there are fewer and fewer old things available.
We have been fortunate in finding these vintage vials from Sweden. None are a like, but some are the same size. The average length is a bit over an inch. Some have watch parts in them; some are empty. Some are numbered, some are not - so, please let us choose one for you!
Made in Sweden
6January2009
Price: $3.40 per Vial
Adhesive wood dots
More Stickers
Originally made for woodworking hobbyists, we love these for special additions to collage jewelry and other assemblage projects. These unfinished, real wood self-adhesive dots can be stained or painted or even stamped. Wood types vary and there are 102 dots per sheet. Each dot measures 3/8 inch in diameter.
1September2008
Price: $4.99 per sheet
Vintage Butterscotch Bakelite Disk or Chip
Perhaps these disks were originally meant for a friendly game of poker. After all, not all gaming takes place in a casino! Or may be they were used for jewelry. We don't know. But we do know they are a delicious butterscotch color. There are swirls of subtle color and marbling throughout each disk.
Each chip measures 1-1/2 inch in diameter and 1/8 inch thick. There is little or no surface wear.
You'll love using this in your artwork or jewelry making. Or, maybe just add one or two to a gaming collection.
4November2008
Locked Heart with 2 Keys
What a great addition to a shrine, a cigar box, a collage, anything. This tiny one-inch heart lock really works and comes with its own set of two keys. So, who will have the key to your heart?
Each one measures 1-1/4 inch from the bottom of the heart to the top of the lock. The heart itself measures 13/16 inch high by 7/8 inch wide and about 3/8 inch thick
Vintage Paper Strip of Pins by Dennison by the Inch
This great roll of pins was made by the Dennison Corporation. Dennison stationery items are so highly collectible. But, we just couldn't resist this roll of pins. The roll was probably part of a machine that applied pins, but we're not sure. We think the strip is pretty cool even though pins are missing throughout - we like the occasional way they are in and out of the paper. How desirable as a different addition to your altered art or collage project.
29October2008
Very Limited Availability - Vintage Item
Price: 18¢ per Inch
Vintage White Clay Poker Chip
Vintage Red Chip
The Dennison Company from Massachusetts is responsible for so many wonderful vintage items. This poker chip is made of clay and then painted with several layers to indicate value. This particular chip is white and features an inner concentric circle, and within that a four-leaf clover. These illustrations are created in pressed relief - when each chip is created.
These are standard chip size and hail from the early- to mid-20th century.
It would be pretty hard to play poker with only one chip, so we're suggesting that you use this for the base of a brooch or pendant or other collage or altered assembly.
29September2008
Vintage Orange Chenille Roping with Bumps - by the Bump!
The resurgence in making retro ornaments for all holidays has made vintage items more scarce than ever. So, we were enthralled when we found this vintage orange chenille roping with bumps. We have a very limited amount and we're selling it by the bump (all cuts will be made between bumps). This is great for making arms and legs and all kinds of things and the orange color is especially perfect for Hallowe'en! Just add a vintage scrap or Dresden and black krausbouillion and you've got a masterpiece!
Price: 12¢ per Bump
One Ounce package of Slide Cover Glass - Small Squares
Also Large Squares
These 18 mm x 18mm slivers of glass are really meant for microscopy. After a sample is placed on glass slide, then these covers are used to protect the specimen - and - to protect the microscope lens. They arrive in a nice little protective box. Each slide measures 18 mm square and 0.13 - 0.17 mm thick (size #1). Boxes are measured by weight and this one-ounce package contains between 100 and 150 pieces.
28September2008
Price: $7.25 per box
Lollipop Sticks - Package of 48
More Candy, Gum and Other Stuff Like This
You can really use these fro all kinds of projects but we're offering them to use with our Sugar Skull Catrina & Catrina Mold. It has been specifically made for making skulls or lollipops!
The 48 Sucker Sticks measure 6-1/2 inches long by 15/64 inch in diameter each.
Price: $3.50 per package
Black Elastic Mask Backs - Package of 5
Masks & Costumes, etc.
This is really hard to find - at least we thought so until now! These black elastics have barbs on either end. Designed to hold on a party hat or a mask, we're sure you'll find many more uses. Each elastic measures 11 inches from barb to bar. To use, created a tiny hole on either side of the mask or hat and feed the barb through the hole. Repeat on the other side. The stretching effect of the elastic will reposition the barb to lay flat - holding the end in place - so much more effective than a knotted end!
15September2007
Price: $2.50 Per Package
Vintage Cigar Bands
One dozen. All different. Vintage cigar bands that were NEVER USED! Found in an old cigar factory in Pennsylvania. Some are gold embossed, some with pictures. Many different assortments.
Package of One Dozen - All Different!
Vintage Jointed Celluloid Baby
More Art Dolls Supplies
These sweet little babies feature hand painted details. The eyes and face are painted, and you'll find some highlighting on the bodies and - including the top of the head, to represent hair. Each baby is a slight 1-3/4 inch long with moveable arms and legs. Each is stamped with Hong Kong on the back. All excellent.
These sweet little things vary because of the hand painting, so please let us choose one for you.
Price: $7.75 each
Vintage New Old Stock Mini Datsun Padlocks with Keys
This cool little lock is New Old Stock (NOS) or Old Store Stock. It was meant to be sold at an old-time variety store that went out of business. None of the ones we have in stock have ever been used, hence the description, New Old Stock or Old Store Stock.
THESE ARE VERY HEAVY, STURDY LOCKS. The locks show little or no wear and there is no rusting. These are not novelty locks. They are strong and sturdy. All lock bodies are brass and stamped with the word DATSUN.
The keys are also stamped DATSUN. The lock body measures 1 inch by 1 inch and appears to be made of brass (golden metal). The lock loop adds another 5/8 inch and is made of silvery steel. The keys are silver. Each lock comes with at least 2 keys, sometimes three as shown.
Imagine using one as a pendant or using them to lock up treasure boxes or some other kind of assemblage or altered arts.
3September2008
Millinery Flower Stamens - Black with Green Tips
More Special Embellishments
Black Stamens with Blue Tips
Flower stamens are not just for flowers anymore. They make great embellishments for all types of artwork and collage jewelry. This little bundle includes 144 green tips on black stems. Each stem boasts two tips. From green tip to green tip, one piece measures about 2-1/4 inches. Tips are just over 1 mm wide by about 3 mm long.
31August2008
Price: $3.00 per bundle
Color Porcupine Quills - Package of 10 or More
More Naturals
More Collage Supplies
More Native American Indian
The small porcupine quills have been colored with natural dyes in much the same way as they have been colored for years.
Just about the same size as our natural quills, you'll find you'll use these color quills traditionally or as a simple natural embellishment. Use to embellish artwork; as long beads for jewelry.
As with all natural materials, each quill is unique. Each package contains a unique assortment of 10 or more quills. Please be careful, these are very sharp!
NOT FOR USE BY CHILDREN
Price: $1.50 Per Package
Larger Kraft Notebook with Lined Pages
More Recycled Items
More Journals
Our natural kraft journal is fantastic for alteration or simple stamping! The cover is smooth on both sides and on the inside. It measures 8-1/4 inches by 5-3/4 inches wide. It is bound in four signatures and gives the appearance of a hard-cover book. It, too, is perfect for your recycled thoughts. There are a total of 56 recycled leaves (112 lined recycled paper pages).
20August2008
Price: $3.99 Each
Your imagination is the only limit you'll have for these, that's for sure! These genuine microscope slides can be used in all kinds of projects - and, of course, with your microscope! Each slide measures 1 inch by 3 inches and is quite thin, just about 1.5 mm. Create soldered pendants, add them to your assemblages or collages, or ....
Box of slides shown for illustration only. Ours are packaged in hand packages of 5 slides.
28August2008
Price: $3.00 Per Package of 5 Slides
Vintage Blank Hollywood Film by the Inch
We thought this was great fun when we found it. It is a roll of vintage film from Hollywood. As far as we know, there are no images or individual frames on it. But, we didn't unroll the entire reel, so we can't really be sure. So, we're selling it by the inch for your special memory project, altered art or collage.
The film is just about 1-3/8 inch wide and yours will be cut to order. It is clear with a very slight sepia tint. So, it should make a pretty neat overlay. It might also make a great lens for a tiny picture frame charm if you cut it down or punch it.
10August2008
Price: 22¢ per Inch
Giant Package of 80+ Vintage Cigar Bands
Package of 12 Cigar Bands - All Different
These wonderful assortments of cigar bands contain 80 or more different bands. There might be an occasional duplicate, but we don't think so! These are vintage cigar bands that were NEVER USED! Most were found in an old cigar factory in Pennsylvania. Some are gold embossed; some boast wonderful pictures pictures and some are more elegant than you can imagine! These are great for collage, assemblage and découpage.
16August2008
Price: $10.00 per package
Angel Board Book for Alteration
One of our customers asked us to sell these. Each is a story about an angel. But - the real beauty of these is that the wings form the front cover and are held closed with hook-and-loop tape! Each book is different, so please let SilverCrow choose one for you.
Customers throughout the United States have been altering them, based on one of Beth Cote's super designs, with amazing results. We hope to have some samples soon!
Made In China
Price: $4.00 each
Mini Fruits and Vegetables for Mini Ofrendas and More
More Unique Embellishments
Small Fruits & Vegetables
These teensy tiny little fruits and vegetables (the pear is a bit over 1/2 inch - stem and all) are hand made in the traditional fashion of hardened dough (migajon). Fruits and vegetables like these are great for shrines and ofrendas to honor the memory of beloved ancestors. The fruits and vegetables are meant to create a feast to celebrate relationships and memories. But, of course, they are great for lots of other projects, too.
26July2008
Price: $3.25 Per Package
Brown Krausbouillion - Old Fashioned Crinkle Wire Metal Tinsel
More Krausbouillion, Crinkle Wire & Other Tinsel
Old-fashioned crinkle wire, just like the tinsel used on antique European holiday ornaments. Use it as is or stretch it out and use it in its crinkly form. Wrap it around your project, bunch it up it up, just play with it. You might even want to use it as a curly tinsel garland for a feather tree!
SilverCrow offers our brown Krausbouillion in generous 1/2-ounce packages. Although silver Krausbouillion is the traditional color used in most older European ornaments, we think that you'll be able to fashion some wonderful newer ornaments with this wonderful brown crinkle wire - especially for autumn and Thanksgiving projects.
The original Krausbouillion is made in Germany and Austria. Ours is made by a modernized process that plates copper wire, so it is less expensive. It's quite beautiful and lends old world elegance to any project.
A Generous 1/2 ounce Package
$3.50 Per Package
Silver Metal Stamping - Repoujado Oval in Rectangle Frame
There are so many possibilities with this super silver metal stamping frame. Each one measures 2 inches by 2-3/4 inches with an oval opening for your artwork or photograph. The filigree stampings that surround the oval resemble leafy wings. These lightweight metal stampings can be cut with scissors, but we like them just they way they are. Of course you can turn it around to create an upright frame if you like.
Consider using this as a mat within a frame instead of regular mat board. This is also a nice component for a very special wedding favor or bridal party gift. Each frame is hand stamped and cut by artisans who created the designs.
23July2008
Was: $2.60 Now: $2.10 Each
Black Plastic Chain by the Inch
Oh, how we love this black plastic chain. We can only imagine what wonderful things you can do with this stuff! Each link measures 3/8 inch and the plastic diameter is 1.5 mm. So, it's perfect for a plastic charm bracelet or necklace. This wonderful plastic chain is nice and sturdy so you might use it for a lightweight evening bag chain, too.
2July2008
Price: 12¢ per Inch
Watch Parts
A full six (6) grams of miscellaneous watch parts (old and new) for collecting, collage, jewelry making, fixing things, assemblage, whatever you can think of! The parts are stored for you in a reusable miniature aluminum tin (about one inch in diameter) with a see-through glass top. You can be a assured that there are a whole lot of parts in each tin!
Such watch dials are a must for steampunk creations!
Price: $6.00 per tin
Package of 3 Vintage Pen Nibs
Our vintage stationery pen nibs are meant to be used as inserts into older pen shafts. Most of these are for writing - love letters, testimonials, official documents, etc. They are not calligraphy nibs per se - however a master calligrapher may enjoy some of them for special flourishes and the like.
Because of the their aged patina, they will also combine nicely in niches of altered books (consider the authors writing by candlelight!) or in assemblages, or in a small pin dish on your desk - for inspiration.
Most are Made in USA
Package of 3
Price: $2.75
Half-Inch Key Rings in Black - Package of 10
More Key Rings & Key Chains
Perfect for attaching things - especially keys, these little black key rings should do the trick. Each one measures 1/2 inch in diameter and is in the form a of split ring - just like the bigger counterparts. We like the black color for a unique way to add things to an assemblage and even to a necklace!
19June2008
Was: $2.75 Now: $2.00 Per Package
Turquoise or Teal Krausbouillion - Old Fashioned Crinkle Wire Metal Tinsel
SilverCrow offers our teal or turquoise Krausbouillion in generous 1/2-ounce packages. Although silver Krausbouillion is the traditional color used in most older European ornaments, we think that you'll be able to fashion some wonderful newer ornaments with this fun teal or turquoise crinkle wire, too! It's great for ocean-inspired projects.
4June2008
Vintage Key
We found a bunch of old keys on a rummaging mission through old flea markets, so we scooped them up. We love them for collage and assemblage - especially with the worn patina. So, we didn't clean any of them, but we did bag them so that they won't dirty your other stash of collage materials.
The sizes vary as do the metals, so please allow for variation. Twelve keys are pictured to illustrate the different possibilities.
Unknown Origin, Assumed Made in USA
1June2008
Intricately Detailed Laser-cut Vintage style King's Crown
Our king's crown matches our queen's crown in all but size, with the royal purples inner coif and bejeweled detail.
Each measures 1-5/8 inch wide by 1-1/4 inch high (by 1/8 inch thick).
15July2011
Intricately Detailed Laser-cut Vintage style Queen's Crown
Our queen's crown matches our king's crown in all but size, with the royal purples inner coif and bejeweled detail.
Each measures 1-5/16 inch wide by 1-1/8 inch high (by 1/8 inch thick).
Iron-On or sew-On GUAPA (Pretty) Patch
Who doesn't want to be known as pretty? Our pretty pink Guapa patch will identify you as pretty - just in case no one noticed! Iron it or sew it (we prefer sewing for permanency) on your work shirt just like a name patch for a fun fashion accessory! Each patch measures about 3 inches long by 1-1/4 inch high.
17May2008, Updated 11February2009
Une Semaine De Bonté - a Surrealistic Novel in Collage
This 208-page softbound masterpiece was created out of periodical illustrations explores worlds of terror and surprise. What an inspiration for collage artists! Some consider this Max Ernst's greatest work.
Printed in USA
Price: $16.95 Each
Pouch of Iron Pyrite - Fool's Gold
More Natural Specialties
Iron Pyrite is a crystal that usually forms as a cube with striations on each face, or side. Sometimes it is found in larger pieces and as course granules. But, it is usually found in little nuggets, just like gold. As a matter of fact, it is often found near gold deposits. Because of its golden color and proximity the the real thing, it is often mistaken for the much more valuable gold. So, it is known as Fool's Gold.
Its brassy yellow color might resemble gold, but its other physical properties are very different. Pyrite is harder, less dense, and more brittle than gold. If you strike it with steel, it produces a spark. It leaves a greenish-black streak while gold leaves a golden-yellow one. Because it is often found near gold (and copper) deposits, if you find some, you may be nearing a deposit of the real thing!
Iron pyrite is used for its high sulfur content and is mined for that reason worldwide, as it is quite common.
Our little muslin pouch holds nuggets Fool's Gold to collect or use in your artwork or school project.
6May2008
Price: $2.05 per pouch
yARTstick - 2000 years of Painting on 2000 MM
More Tools
Now this is NOT the reason that this company made the yARTstick, but what we like to do with it is saw it up. There are tons of fine are paintings already on wood. So, saw them apart, add a bail, and voilà you have a pendant or charm, or a dollhouse painting, or, whatever you can dream up! By the running meter - the yARTstick presents, in four-color prints, highlights of 2,000 years of painting history. It allows you to tell at a glance that though the themes have barely changed, their manifestations certainly have. This wooden ruler features illustrations and a measuring stick in centimeters and millimeters.
On the yARTstick, the history of painting of the last 2000 years is depicted in 58 selected pictures. The selection process has yielded a mixture of world famous as well as lesser known motifs, which together express the most important themes, techniques and temperaments. The line of images illustrates the development through the centuries: From Roman funeral art and mosaics in the first centuries AD, through works of Islamic, Chinese and Mayan art, into the Renaissance and on to the modern era. Details of eyes and hands are recurring motifs throughout the two millenniums.
On one side of the yARTstick, folding ruler are the pictures. On the flip side, where the 2,000 years of painting history are divided into 2000 mm, the individual works of art are placed in their historical context and referenced according to the period and the artist, the title of the work, the technique used, the year of the work's creation and the country of origin. If the work is immobile, the city where it is located is also named.
Price $29.95 each
Optical Calcite
Believe it or not, calcite is the most common mineral next to quartz. But optical calcite - now, this is special, and, of course, less common. It is much like a rectangle - but, not quite - it looks as thought it were stretched. Each stone is clear with a special icy luster.
Now the fun comes when you place an object behind it - the object will appear to be double! This is because rent indices of refraction of light that defines optical calcite. This stone is sometimes called a TV Stone because of the refracting nature.
Optical instruments often feature flawless specimens of optical calcite. Of course, the pieces we're offering are not flawless, but we're sure each piece will generate lots of fun and conversation! Pieces measure from 1/2 to 1 inch on each side.
26April2008
Reckitt's Crown Blue Bluing Squares for Laundry and Art
For centuries, bluing has been used to disguise the yellowing or tell-tale grey in white cotton clothes - long before today's synthetic laundry additives! This was used in "the wash" (hand washing) - not in a modern washing machine. Colored with ultramarine, imported from France, this was a wondrous find for anyone wanting their clothes and linens to appear bright white, including royalty. It is safe to use, made of the coloring mixed with some washing soda to stabilize the square.
To use the bluing in your hand wash, is is usually placed in a muslin or other cloth bag, or simply wrapped and tied in a piece of cloth, so that the bluing doesn't directly touch the fabric of your clothing and linens.
Bluing has also replaced the original toxic bluestone in magical spells as it has the same gloriously bright blue color - and because it is safe!
Now, here's the fun part, try using this little square in your artwork. You'll have to experiment - use it to whiten, to blue, pulverize it and use as a pigment. We could go on and on - but we think it best to just to play with it in your studio.
Each square is approximately 1 by 1 by 1/2 inch. Instructions are printed on each square:
Wrap Blue in cloth. Stir while squeezing the Blue in the last rinsing water. Dip articles separately for a short time; keep them moving.
Made in France
Packaged in England
01May2008
Package of 4 Squares
Price: $2.75 per Package
Hand-Made Matte Porcelain face: Georgio
For a very special addition to your collage, art doll or special gift package, Georgio is the guy for you! Each face is molded and hand painted - so every face is unique and a bit different from his namesakes.
A flat back makes him great for attaching to journals, gift packages, boxes, walls, window trim, pictures, pottery, frames - you name it! He measures about 1-5/8 inch from top to bottom and about 1-1/2 inch from side to side and about 1/4 inch in profile.
SilverCrow Classic, Updated 24May2011
Price: $3.85 Each
Wristwatch Face Dials
Now just imagine what a great time you'll have with these! SilverCrow's selections of watch faces (aka watch dials) are perfect for just about any project you have in mind involving time. With so little time to spare these days...now you can buy some time!
Made in Many Parts of the World
Size & Price: 5 pcs - $4.50 10 pcs - $7.50
Plastic Box of 10 Little Vintage Brass Screws
Now we're not sure what you'll be putting together, but this little box of tiny vintage brass screws might just be what you need to do it. There are 10 little screws in each little 1-inch by 1-inch little plastic box.
20April2008
Vintage Item Limited Availability
Price: $1.25 per Box
Useable Every Day Hands and Fingers Labels
What fun these are! These stickers all have practical applications: they point, they monogram, they decorate correspondence; they label boxes, trunks, gifts, jars and so on.... This set of 21 stickers is a great selection of Victorian to more modern hands that are writing, pointing and directing. Each self-adhesive label is die cut to shape, so they are perfect for your artwork and scrapbooking!
15April2008
21 Stickers per Package
Price: $5.95 per package
Tire Tread Bracelet (or ?)
More Bracelets
More Collage & Altered Art Items
This rubber tire-tread was originally meant to be a bracelet. But we're not sure that is its best use. We found it to make great non-slip feet for assemblages. Just cut some pieces out and glue them to the bottom of your work. Or, you might just like it as a bracelet as well. In any case, these are kind of fun and funky!
01July2007
Price: 65¢ each
Mini Wooden Clothespins - Package of 10
For holding a clasp closed or for hanging teeny little clothes, these diminutive clothes pins are exact miniature replicas of their full-size counterparts. You'll enjoy using these much more than the real thing, that's for sure!
Perfect for baby announcements or shower invitations, you might also consider adding a touch of whimsy to your regular correspondence by using these little clips instead of a standard paperclip!
Price: $1.10 Per Package
Vintage French Sequins in French Blue
These enchanting sequins are unused old store stock from the 1920s and 1930s. These are flat sequins that measure 7mm in diameter. The color is deliciously a striking French blue.
Warning: In bunches, these have an unpleasant scent. Early plastics like these sequins often contained formaldehyde and other unpleasant additives. Once separated, the scent dissipates and the sequins are in fine condition.
25March2008
12g Strand
$5.95 per Strand
Vintage Belgian Sequins in Seafoam
These enchanting sequins are unused old store stock from the 1920s and 1930s. These are flat sequins that measure 5mm in diameter. We had planned on selling them by the strand, but because these are original bundles, we thought it better to leave them intact for collectors. This bundle of 10 strands weighs approximately 66 grams.
24March2008
Was: $51.00 Now: $40.00 per Hank
Ticket Stub Diary
More Specialty Books
This handy journal is just the ticket for preserving and showing off tickets saved from sporting events, museum openings, rock concerts and more. The roomy sleeves store tickets of all shapes and sizes, and lined margins provide space to jot down notes about the events. The acid-free pages will keep memorabilia in tip-top shape for years to come.
You might even choose to add your own artwork, or alter the book to make it more yours!
This fun hardcover diary measures almost 7-1/2 inches by 6-7/8 inches and about 1-1/4 inch thick with 52 pages for your tickets from everywhere - trains, planes, limousines; movies, plays, recitals; museums, galleries, openings and more!
18March2008
Price: $12.95 each
Vintage Old-Stock White Pea Bulb with 6 inch Leads
This vintage bulb hails from the 1960s or 1970s and is in its original packaging. We've not tested it so as not to ruin its value. Although such bulbs are made today, the sturdy green coated wire leads are not usually included.
They are also great for collage, assemblage and maybe even for jewelry parts as the bulb glass has been hand blown. From the brass screw-in base to the top of the bulb, it measures about 7/8 inch and the bulb at the top measures about 3/8 inch in diameter
NO. 437 ONE PEA BULB - 6" LEADS WHITE 12V-15V PERFECT .75
Black Krausbouillion - Old Fashioned Crinkle Wire Metal Tinsel
SilverCrow offers our black Krausbouillion in generous 1/2-ounce packages. Although silver Krausbouillion is the traditional color used in most older European ornaments, we think that you'll be able to fashion some wonderful newer ornaments with this fun black crinkle wire, too!
15March2008
Price: $3.50 per Package
Mini Artist's Vignette
More Little Things
Any miniature artist ready to paint landscapes would love this vignette we've created. It includes wooden artist's easel with 2 already-painted paintings, a picnic blanket, a painter's pallet and - most important of all - a basket of wine and bread. (We suspect that there should be cheese, too, but alas, it must have been eaten already).
Our little artist's picnic vignette is a bit larger scale than some of our other miniatures. The easel measures about 5 inches high; the palette is 2 inches wide and the basket is a bit over 1-1/4 inch high and about 2-1/4 inches wide.
Made in Taiwan & Mexico, Assembled in USA
5March2010
Price $8.85 Per Set
Vintage Blue Aurora Borealis Sequins on Original Card
Collage Items
How fortunate we were to find these wonderful USA-made sequins on their original cards with their original labels!
Each card holds 2 yards of 6mm ethereal blue sequins that shimmer with an aurora borealis effect (almost opalesque). The sequins are strung on matching blue thread but can be removed easily.
The label reads:
Style #........ SEQUINS "Amspangle" Brand for Dress - Millinery and Art Needlecraft Trimmings 2 Yards 6 m/m Reg. U.S. Patent Office Made in U.S.A. Copyright 1946
These are truly a treasure!
18February2008
Was: $5.00 Now: $3.95 per card
Vintage Plastic Watch Crystal in Original Paper Envelope
New Plastic Watch Crystals
Mineral Watch Crystals
Each of these plastic ROCKET CYLINDER watch crystals is packaged in a little orange envelope with all kinds of information on it. The number of the crystal as well as the watch brand that it fits are listed along with a little drawing of the crystal inside. As far as we know, everyone of these is different. They are from a watchmaker's estate and were used for fixing broken crystals on watches.
The envelope measures 1-3/4 inch square. The crystals inside depend on the the watch and are all different sizes and shapes.
On the back flap of the envelope is the Rocket Crystal Trademark in an old-fashioned diamond logo:
STANDARD UNBREAKABLE WATCH CRYSTALS
Several crystals and envelopes pictured for illustration only.
10February2008
6-inch Strip of vintage Capacitors
These capacitors are the greatest for assemblage or steampunk jewelry. The reinforced paper edges are removable, or you can just cut the wires away with wire cutters or an old pair of scissors. Better yet, line them up just as is for a distinctive addition to a special assemblage or collage.
These were originally intended to manipulate power in electrical devices. We do not recommend that you use them for electrical energy storage as these are vintage and untested. Each strip has been cut to 6-inches long, which will include somewhere between 28 and 31 individual lines. The little butterscotch bump in the middle is the actual capacitor. It measures 5mm long by 2mm wide. The rest of the 2-1/2 inches is wire.
There's lots of potential here for some pretty unusual art!
2May2009
Price: $2.25 per Strip
Black Porcelain Chunk
These little chunks measure 1 inch by 2 inches. These unglazed black porcelain tiles are ideal as bases for highlighting light colored miniatures. They measure about 1/8 to 1/4 inch high and are weighty enough for you to attach your mini artwork.
1February2008
$1.43 each
Vintage Children's Recording
More Kids
These vintage recordings hail from the late 1940s through the early 1950s. Each one is different and we haven't played any of them, but none of them show much wear. Each side features a different recording - some by such groups as the Sandpipers & Mitch Miller's Orchestra.
We suspect the recordings to be 78rpm because of the small hole for the spindle and the dates of the recordings. Some even have the original codes engraved by hand along the inner rim. The labels are in great shape, too.
We originally bought these as décor for a child's room, lining up several in a row to make a special border! We only wish we would have photographed it!
These make great clocks because the hole is already there for the mechanism.
Each record measures 6 inches in diameter. The label is about 2-1/2 inches in diameter.
No one of these is like another, so please let us choose one for you.
Price $12.00 each
Poetry Dog Tags
Additional Chains
More Necklaces
We've been enamoured by this set since its introduction in 2001. So, we're sure you'll love it, too.
You have a voice - so wear it! This metal box contains 250 metal tags stamped with words to speak your mind, and two chains to hang your thoughts on. Mix and match until you find just the right words - then - slip the tags on a chain to make a poem. You can wear it yourself, or, better yet, give it to a special friend to wear.
You are only limited by your imagination! You can even use them in your altered art...tie them to a gift package with a ribbon...make a keychain...and we're sure you'll find many other clever ways to use them.
24November2007
Price: $19.95 per Tin
Small Porcupine Quills
Package of 10 or more small porcupine quills. These have been hand-cleaned and rinsed by us right here at SilverCrow Creations. Use SilverCrow porcupine quills for traditional use or embellishment. Use to embellish artwork; as long beads for jewelry.
As with all natural materials, each quill is unique. Each package contains a unique assortment of 10 or more quills.
Instructions are included. Careful! These are sharp.
From the USA
NOT FOR CHILDREN
Price: $1.00 Per Package
Blank Tarot Cards
More Tarot
Looking for Blank Playing Cards (Artist Cards)?
These 80 (2-3/4”x4-3/4 inches) round-cornered cards feature blank faces with the traditional tarotee backs! You can make your own tarot, or oversized playing cards, or make up a new game!
Price: $9.75 per deck
Teeny Tiny Plastic Wedding Couple
More Anniversary & Wedding
These tiny folks have just married and are ready to top a teeny tiny cake. The groom measures just 1 inch high. This little couple is just right for a mini shrine or memory box. You'll see this same couple used in the making of amulets and talismans, as well.
The price is right for making wedding or engagement party favors, too!
28October2007
Price: 38¢ each
Mini Bottle with cork
More Bottles & Other Vessels
SilverCrow is offering this cute little bottle for your treasure boxes, shrines and other assemblages. The bottle measures about 1-3/8 inch high and, of course, the cork adds additional height. It is about 3/4 inch wide. Add some special beads, sand or other memento for a very special piece. Make some tiny little labels for them - what a great addition to a curio.
Bottle Made in USA, Cork Made in Czech Republic
25October2007
Vintage Mini St Christopher Component
More Milagros & Medals
More Travels & Journeys
How wonderful is this! Our little St. Christopher component is made of a light-weight metal, with a stunningly clear portrait of Saint Christopher carrying the baby Jesus on his shoulder. There is a clear cover over the top, accenting the depth. The little component measures about 1/2 inch in diameter and will accent your artwork nicely, particularly that with travel themes.
11September2007
Price: $1.95 Each
Miniaturized Newspapers
These fun little newspapers are made for dollhouses, but we couldn't resist. What a great background for a collaged pin or pendant! Each paper measures about 2 inch long by 1-1/2 wide. And each as several pages, so you'll have a lot of mini news. You can even read some of it with a very strong magnifying glass!
Price: $1.50 Package
Vintage Unused Cork-Lined Bottle Caps
These older bottle caps are just perfect for your collection or your artwork. Cork-lined caps are much better for creating resin-based jewelry or collage components - and it's even more fun to use vintage ones! The cork lining is shown in the inset.
Package of 3 Different
Price: $1.75 Package
Papier Mâché Shadowbox
More Nichos
This is not technically a nicho, but we love the possibilities for making a special shrine. Reminiscent of the old Printer Boxes that have been used in primitive-style antique décor, this great papier mâché shadow box is not only loaded with little niches, but it is markedly loaded with possibilities.
The entire piece measures 16 by 9 inches and is about 2 inches deep. The niches are all the same size and are about 2-1/4 inch square.
30August2007
Price: $8.85 Each
Now Available Individually!
Typewriter Keys Beads
More Beads
Each one of these 7/16-inch beads is finished in antiqued golden metal. The tops are shiny black with aged cream colored lettering. We receive an assortment of beads, so we cannot promise any certain letter, number, symbol or function key. There are several stringing holes allowing lots of possibilities when you use one of these great little beads in your artwork.
Several beads shown for illustration only. Please let us choose one randomly for you.
6February2008, Updated 30January2009
Price: $1.49 each
Tiny Vintage Hand-Painted Bisque Drummer
Each of these characters appears to be Asian and to be carrying a drum or gong. Most of the drums are yellow and some of the gentlemen have a wire that might have held another object in the past. The wire goes through the figure from front to back and is easily removed and replace if you choose to do so. The color has worn from some of these more than others.
7September2011
Price: $7.25 each
Small Metal Stamping - Moon Slice
More Collage and Assemblage (including stampings)
There are so many possibilities with these wonderful metal stampings. The entire piece measures about 2-1/8 by 2-1/2 inches - the image measures 7/8 by 1-1/8 inch. The stamping can be trimmed with scissors (if you don't care about the scissors too much), but metal cutters might be a better choice. Or, use the entire piece. They are also fantastic for your collages and assemblages - to glue on or inlay. We think these to be made of tin, but they just might be aluminum.
25May2007
Set of 3 Golden Yin-Yang Coins
More Tokens & Coins
More Metaphysical
More Asian-Inspired Items
This is the same set of three golden coins symbolizing the ancient yin-yang that are included with our I Ching Cards. Each coin is 1 inch in diameter.
Price: $2.25 Per Set
Hand-Made Matte Porcelain Face: Bernadette
For a very special addition to your collage, art doll or special gift package, Bernadette might just be the gal for you! Each face is molded and hand painted - so every face is unique and a bit different from her namesakes.
A flat back makes her great for attaching to journals, gift packages, boxes, walls, window trim, pictures, pottery, frames - you name it! She measures about 1-3/4 inch from the top of her head to the bottom of her neck by 1-3/16 inch wide. Her profile is about 3/8 inch.
Rusted Tin Wire - 30 Foot Roll
More Ties
Just the thing for those primitive style art or craft projects, this rusted-style wire appears to have been sitting outside in all kinds of weather for decades. Alas, it was aged chemically, so you won't risk losing your momentum over several years as you wait. With 30 feet of this Number 22 gauge wire, you'll be able to find quite a few uses for this. And, if you can't, this rusty wire actually looks pretty nice just as is when you receive it.
24May2007
Price: $1.85 per Roll
Glass Chess Pieces - Package of 4
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Just the thing for your Alice in Wonderland or game-oriented assemblage - SilverCrow's tiny glass chess pieces.
Each package of four contains 2 pawns and 2 of the larger pieces. Pieces range in size from 1 inch to 1-7/8 inches.
Frosted Out of Stock
Price: $2.85 Per set
Finish: Glossy
Vintage Hand-Tied Fly Fishing Fly on Hook
The art of tying fly fishing flies and lures has long been respected and enjoyed by sporting fishers worldwide. We were lucky enough to find a group of vintage flies that were hand-tied and made with scrupulous attention to detail. While all are similar, colors and materials vary. What fun to add this to a fishing vacation memory box or artwork for a fishing enthusiast!
Since we are not sure what fish this would lure, we can't suggest it for a specific application other than artwork, but we're pretty sure a fly fisher might enjoy one tied to the top of a gift!
23May2007
Price: $2.95 each
Vintage Hymnal - Perfect for Altering
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Published by The Muhlenberg Press around 1948, these hymnals each have over 400 pages and measure about 8 inches high by 5-3/4 inches wide and about 1-1/8 inch deep. Most pages are filled with music, but there are psalms and prayers as well.
Each book is vintage and has been well used but is in good shape. Two hymnals are shown for illustration only.
21May2007
Price: $8.50 each
20-Sided (Icosahedron) Die
More Games & Game Parts
Make up your own games - or use several to foot a special memory box or tray. These 20-sided dice are polyhedrons - icosahedrons to be exact. Each die is numbered from 1 to 20. We especially like the fact that each of the 20 sides is a triangle! Three dice are shown for illustration only.
Colors may vary.
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Tea Stain
More Inks, Paints & Pigments
The warm honey hue of vintage linens that once took decades to achieve can now be acquired in mere minutes with this wonderful new tea stain dye. You can transform the new and mundane into beloved heirlooms that appear to have endured over time - for crafts, linens, clothing... countless uses. One 1-1/8 ounce package will dye 1 pound dry fabric.
Although this has been designed for fabric, it can also have some wonderful effects on paper and other media.
15May2007
Price: $4.95 Package
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Metal Stamping - Star Flower
There are so many possibilities with these wonderful metal stampings. Each is about 6-1/2 inches long by 1-3/4 inches wide. The stamping can be cut into individual motifs with scissors (if you don't care about the scissors too much), but metal cutters might be a better choice. Or, use the whole length at once. Frame one on a sueded paper backing and it is absolutely stunning! They are also fantastic for your collages and assemblages - to glue on or inlay.
We think these to be made of tin, but they just might be aluminum. Each is hand stamped by artisans who created the designs.
28April2007
Hand-Made Baltic Cedar Buttons
Sew or glue one of these elegant cedar buttons to the front of simple blank book or journal, ad a leather thong and you'll have a breathtaking gift or secret chronicle for your treasured thoughts and dreams.
Each button measures approximately 1-1/4 inch in diameter and about 1/8 inch thick. Of course each is different because they are hand made of natural materials, so please allow for variation.
Tow buttons shown for variation.
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Intricately Detailed Laser-cut Gravestone Replica: At Rest
With an orb atop the stone and
AT REST
engraved upon this stone, this just might be perfect for a memento mori, or other artwork revering our own mortality.
Metal Stamping - Diamonds
Made in Mexico by hand.
27March2007
Bone Mah Jong Counting Sticks - Package of 5
Not quite enough for playing a game of Mah Jong, but just the right number for your art work. Asian-inspired artwork is especially enhanced by our hand-made bone counting sticks.
Different combinations of dots and colors help Mah Jong players track progress. We think you'll enjoy them in any 3D art project!
Price: $3.00 per Package
Vintage Millinery Flower Stamens - Red with Mossy Green Accents
We love vintage and these are over half a century old! These are not reproductions, but original bundles of vintage stamens that were originally used for making millinery flowers. They are in tremendously good condition. They were made by hand years ago, with the precision of an artist. The stems, or filaments are made of thread that has been stiffened either by water and twisting or with wax. The anthers (tips) are made of different materials that have become to be known as composition.
Flower stamens are not just for flowers anymore. They make great embellishments for all types of artwork and collage jewelry. This little bundle includes approximately 144 tips (one tip on each side of each stem) on matte not-quite-white stems. Each stem boasts two tips. From tip to tip, one piece measures about 2-1/4 inches. Tips are just over 1/4 inch long. The conical red tips with mossy green fuzzy accents make these perfect for use in Christmas projects, too!
Price: $16.00 per bundle
Elegantly Modern Black Toilet Tissue
For that elegantly modern bathroom that might be all glass and harlequin design, this novelty black toilet tissue says it all. It is elegantly presented in a plastic tube, so it belies its novelty. We think this wonderful as a gift for s/he who has everything, and of course, for Hallowe'en!
It is uniquely wonderful for assemblage art as well.
24February2007
Price: $6.50 Per Roll
Vintage Adjustable 2-Eye Magnifying Spectacles
What a find! These vintage spectacles magnify what ever you see through them! They adjust just like a pince-nez so that they will stay steady on your nose. Of course you can use them as intended - for close work, or consider them for a unique costume accessory. And, of course, they would make a terrific embellishment or focal point for your assemblage!
Well, we have sold these glasses for over 10 years and all along, we were pretty sure that the lenses were glass and that the frames are black Bakelite or celluloid with a metal adjusting hinge. But, thanks to a very alert customer, we are now pretty sure that the lenses are plastic.
SNIFF Tissues - Paris Collage
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These beautiful tissues are just the thing for someone who daydreams of Paris or of France, The images are in a collage style reminiscent of an old scrapbook containing bits and pieces from a memorable holiday.
26November2006
Price: $1.75 Pack
Deer Antler Buttons
Whether you use these USA nickel-size deer antler buttons for book closures, necklace or bracelet clasps. bag closures or as buttons on a jacket, you'll not find a more natural or traditional item for use in your artwork!
Antlers, because they are naturally shed each year, have long been used by Native American Indians as well as by Anglo-Saxon societies for all manner of useful items. They are just the thing for Renaissance Faire regalia, too!
Price: $1.75 each
Art Postcard - Self-Portrait Collage by Max Ernst
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Une Semaine de Bonté Collage Novel by Max Ernst
Master of collage and absurdity, Max Ernst created this stunning self-portrait in 1920. It is a photo collage with ink and gouache. Hardly easy to interpret, many images come to mind. We were quite taken with his resolute but piercing stare at once in harmony and discord with the addition of the ephemeral image atop the photo. Consider this as in inspiration for future collage and its insistence on connecting to the past.
18July2006
Price: $1.25 Each
Vintage-Style Gift Tags - Make a Wish -Package of 2
More Decorative Tags
These gift tags are almost amazing as you are...and they're going to look great on your gift! You can also use them as Luggage Tags, and, if you're still reading...Imagine, right here right now, something you want to happen; and it just might....
We've only seen top-quality gift tags such as these ever! Simply write out your message, fold the flap toward the string, tuck it under the lip and what a special tag! Perfect, too for scrapbook pages, assemblages and collages.
On one side of our 1-1/2 by 6 inch tag, it is written:
are you reading this for the first time now? or are you re-reading it as you recall having read it years ago...just before you made that wish come true
On the other side, simply stated:
make a wish
Made in Shanghai, China
19June2006
Price $3.55 per Package
Small Metal Stamping - Moon Slice & Sun Face
There are so many possibilities with these wonderful metal stampings. The entire piece measures about 3 inches wide by 2 inches high - each of the images measures 3/4 inch in diameter inch. The stamping can be trimmed with scissors (if you don't care about the scissors too much), but metal cutters might be a better choice. Or, use the entire piece. They are also fantastic for your collages and assemblages - to glue on or inlay. We think these to be made of tin, but they just might be aluminum.
19April2008
Price: $6.00 Each
Multi-Ribbon Bookmark
This type of bookmark has long been used to mark several different pages in religious books such as a service missal, Bible or hymnal. Five 15-inch ribbons (red, yellow, black, blue and green) have been stitched into a 1-1/4 by 2-1/4 inch x 2.25 leatherette piece that slides into book spine. We think this would be a great addition to the gift of poetry book, to mark special selections, or a diary. We think they'd be absolutely wonderful as an integral part of an altered book.
Large African Porcupine Quills
More African & African Inspired Items
Unlike our small porcupine quills, these large ones are imported from Africa. The African porcupine often grows to the size of a small bear. His American relative is much smaller. These quills are gorgeous - from 6 to 12 inches long (most are around 7 to 9 inches).
As with all natural materials, each quill is unique. You can clip the ends and thread through the quill, use it to write by sharpening one end and using it as a dip pen. It would make a great spine base for binding an informal book or pamphlet.
We have even seen them sliced into sections and inlaid in furniture and frames. Because of their size, they also make lovely and unique chignon pins.
These are sharp, so be very careful.
Imported from Africa
Package of 5 Composition Mah Jong Counting Sticks
These great little sticks have all kinds of uses - whether they be for an Asian project, or even for playing the classic Game of Mah Jong. We were initially attracted to them because of their shape. Add a nice touch to a hand made closure by using one of these with a specialty yarn wrap!
Package of 5 Sticks
Price: $2.75 Pkg
Art Postcard - First Grade Class, 1921
The unknown photographer who took these school snapshots should be famous - every single child in this photomontage has his or her eyes open. The little boys are in dress shirts, ties and even little sailor suits. The little girls boast large hair bows or the newer bob cuts. One can only imagine what's become of each of them: their hopes, dreams, prayers and sorrows.
Not only will this make correspondence more interesting, but you might also consider cutting the picture apart to use each piece as an art component. Or use this to write a novel about the lives we can only imagine.
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Artists' Artistamps - Personnages Célèbres
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Such superb printing and such elegant subjects are on SilverCrow's Artists' Artistamps. These faux postage stamps are beyond compare. Usually only sold in the world's best museums, SilverCrow is delighted to offer this new larger artistamp of a mélange of Famous People.
Each sheet is a little over 12-1/8 inches wide and about 3-1/4 inches high.
Please remember that these are faux postes and not to be used to replace the true postage necessary for mailing!
Price $5.00
Henna Floral Temporary Tattoos
The ancient art of body painting takes on new life in this small collection of attractive temporary tattoos. Included are four large henna-colored designs depicting clusters of flowers and leafy tendrils.
Consider using our temporary tattoos in your crafts as well. Lots of our customers have experimented with these successfully!
Price: $1.50 Each
Hand-Made Matte Porcelain face: Pierre/TTE
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For a very special addition to your collage, art doll or special gift package, Pierre might just be the guy for you! Each face is molded and hand painted - so every face is unique and a bit different from his namesakes.
Add some abaca twine or other fiber as hair and, depending on the hairstyle, Pierre could easily become Pierette!
A flat back makes it great for attaching to journals, gift packages, boxes, walls, window trim, pictures, pottery, frames - you name it! S/he measures about 1-3/4 inch from top to bottom, 1-7/16 inch from side to side. The profile is about 3/8 inch at the thickest
Price: $4.15 Each
Hand-Made Matte Porcelain face: Oliver or Olivia
For a very special addition to your collage, art doll or special gift package, Oliver might just be the guy for you! Each face is molded and hand painted - so every face is unique and a bit different from his namesakes.
Add some abaca twine or other fiber as hair and, depending on the hairstyle, Oliver could easily become Olivia!
A flat back makes it great for attaching to journals, gift packages, boxes, walls, window trim, pictures, pottery, frames - you name it! S/he measures around 2-1/16 inches from top to bottom and about 1-3/4 inch from side to side. The profile is about 1/2 inch at the thickest.
Price: $4.85 Each
Rare Tiny Vintage Hand-Painted Bisque Figurine - Old Man
So wise he is this old man, still walking after years of travail, trials and trails.
Each piper measures about 1-1/2 inch high by 5/8 inch wide and about 1/2 inch from front to back. When there are stems, they vary in length, most being about 3/4 inch.
8September2011
Vintage Item - Extremely Limited Availability
Was: $9.50 Now: $8.00 each
Vintage Optometric Lens
The favorite of collage, assemblage and jewelry artists for some time, optical lenses (originally from an optometrist’s trial lens sets) are great to add focus to any project. Ours are in excellent condition with few (if any) nicks. The rims may be silvery or golden - and many boast a rich patina or aging, adding to their charm and value. Lenses also differ in thickness and may have some frosting and even a number or symbol on the metal or on the lens itself.
Most hail from the early to mid 1900s; some from a bit later. Some of the lenses have small holes in the handle that make them perfect for your jewelry project - add a jump ring or split ring easily.
We know these would be great as an embellishment or gift tag on a special package for an optician, ophthalmologist, optometrist - or anyone working with eyes - and for collectors of vintage optical instruments and implements.
These are vintage items and no two are alike. So, yours will vary from the pictured lenses (Two lenses shown for illustration only).
16April2007
Was: $4.50 Now: $4.00 Each
Hand Made Tin Miniature Dustpan
Originally meant as traditional Mexican bridal shower party favors, we love these little dust pans for assemblages, memory boxes and even ofrendas.
These are hand cut and formed by traditional artisans and they measure about 7/8 inch by 7/8 inch by 11/16 inch.
We're showing you two dustpans from different angles so that you might see how really cleverly made they are.
One of these would be great with one of our miniature brooms!
Larger Miniature Plate of Tostadas
When we discovered these little trays of food, we were in awe! How tremendously detailed they are. When we ordered them from the artist, we asked for them to be similar, so that we could feature them here at SilverCrow. They are all similar to the one in the photograph, but please allow for the variation that makes hand-made goods so special.
Each platter contains 4 to 6 tostadas. and is made mostly of red clay or terra cotta. There may be a few additional "ingredients" used to produce the tomatoes, cheese, lettuce and more on top of each little delicacy.
The pictured tray measures 2-1/16 inch in diameter and features 5 servings. There will be slight differences in the one you receive.
The back features a hanging hole if you choose to hang this or attach it to your shrine or other miniature project. But, we're not sure why one would hang food on a wall!
Intricately Detailed Lion's Head Door Knocker Motif with Closed Mouth
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These images are culled from photographs of vintage door knockers from older buildings, these lion's heads feature an open ring at the bottom that can be made to hold just about anything!.
Each is laser cut from 1/8 inch thick plywood and then laser cut. The sides are natural wood color and the back has been painted black. To use as jewelry, you may want to add a sealer.
Each measures 1-11/16 inches high by 1-3/16 inch wide (by 1/8 inch thick).
You might even consider drilling a tiny hole at the top and make a couple of these into an easy set of earrings!
Intricately Detailed Lion's Head Door Knocker Motif with Open Mouth
Alice in Wonderland Wooden Component
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Matching Alice Rubber Stamp
Alice has been captured for posterity as she was talking with the Cheshire Cat. So demurely she stands looking up with her hands clasped behind her back.
This motif has been laser cut from 1/8 inch thick Baltic birch and Alice appears to be almost floating once you place her on a solid or fabric background. The sides are natural wood color and the back has been painted black.
Wonderful for jewelry, shrines and all kinds of artwork, you'll find you'll need a bunch of these. They are lightweight and are great for all kinds of projects.
Alice is small - 2-1/4 inches high (much smaller than she was in real life) by 1-1/8 inch at the base of her dress.
Price $2.75 Each
Vintage box of Teardrop Glass Lenses in Dark Smoke Grey
Because they are glass, they are fragile, but they are not delicate - we've not broken any yet. The convex shape is great for covering a secret in an assemblage or collage. These are the darkest lenses we have - but, they are still transparent. After all, they are sunglass lenses.
Was: $6.25 Now: $5.60 per box
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