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Viking Cowboy and Sailor Joe Lock People

January 4th, 2009 in member junk     
TGTG Jenny Kompolt, contributor
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OK, now for some silliness! I found these amazing old brass lock bodies at my favorite salvage yard and immediately thought they would make fabulous little people bodies. So, I put the quotes and metaphors away for a little while (grin) and came up with these two fun little guys. I’m feeling more of these coming on so stay tuned…
Im calling the first guy Viking Cowboy. He has amazing little kickin boots that I made using some brass something-or-others and I had to make a hat equally as fun, so came up with this top off some old medical instrument. His arms are old lamp wire, his head a red ball from an old game and he felt like an idea guy to me, so I put a gear over his heart.  
The backside of Viking Cowboy.
  The next little Joe felt like a sailor so I gave him a hat made out of a salt shaker top, his feet are little black knobs, his wire arms are striped with red and I put a star over his heart.
Heres a back side shot of Joe.
OK, now for some silliness! I found these amazing old brass lock bodies at my favorite salvage yard and immediately thought they would make fabulous little people bodies. So, I put the quotes and metaphors away for a little while (grin) and came up with these two fun little guys. I’m feeling more of these coming on so stay tuned…

OK, now for some silliness! I found these amazing old brass lock bodies at my favorite salvage yard and immediately thought they would make fabulous little people bodies. So, I put the quotes and metaphors away for a little while (grin) and came up with these two fun little guys. I’m feeling more of these coming on so stay tuned…
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I found these amazing old brass lock bodies at my favorite salvage yard and immediately thought they would make fabulous little people bodies. So, I put the quotes and metaphors away for a little while (grin) and came up with these two fun little guys.

I’m feeling more of these coming on so stay tuned…


Pattern or design used: My Own Design - JennyK Original
posted in: member junk, metal, seasonal, artwork, industrial, family room, whimsical, fun, bathroom, bedroom, office, game room
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Comments (14)

oldnews writes: Oh, oh, oh, I LOVE these guys! You are brilliantly talented! Posted: 9:36 am on March 2nd
shabbychick writes: Jenny - your little lock guys ROCK!! They have such personality and are so fun (and I love their little "hearts")!!

Thanks for continuing to share your gift with us!

Kathy Posted: 1:57 pm on January 7th
JunkArchitect writes: These are really cool. I wonder if you could do something similar to a functioning lock. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a padlock with any design thought put into it…you could be the first! Posted: 12:20 pm on January 6th
suewhitney writes: All I have to say is these little guys are hysterical. Make me grin ear to ear!

Thanks!
Sue Posted: 12:40 am on January 6th
CottageElements writes: Very, very cute, Jen!

Lani Posted: 5:16 pm on January 5th
georgiamoon writes: Did we have some fun in the lab this weekend...I think SO!!! I laughed so hard when I read about the "kickin" little boots...they really are so darling. I love this project so much! You crack me up. Love YOU!geo Posted: 2:38 pm on January 5th
JUNKFORFUN writes: OH MY GOD! THESE GUYS ARE SOOOOOOO CUTE!
GOOD JOB. Posted: 12:37 pm on January 5th
FunktionalJunk writes: Isn't is nice just to create something really fun every now and then? These are adorable!

Leah Posted: 12:54 am on January 5th
kopykatkim writes: I am truly inspired ! I have a lot of these locks and have been wondering what to do with them. Now that the Holidays are over I hope to have some time to work on a few things and this has given me some inspirtaion to maybe create some men or women of my own. Thanks for the idea.

Kim Posted: 8:32 pm on January 4th
csudderth writes: Love these guys-They are sooooo cute. I'm waiting for more!
Christy Posted: 3:15 pm on January 4th
MimiToria writes: You are truly amazing. I don't know how you come up with such clever altered art projects. Excellent once again.
Gretchen Posted: 10:08 am on January 4th
Junk_Sophisticate writes: Oh my goodness, Viking Cowboy has won my heart! How cool are these little guys! Your vision is truly amazing.

Excellent job, Jenny!
Candy Posted: 9:35 am on January 4th
StrangeCargo writes: What wonderful works of art! Every individual component draws the eye and mind, too, to see the beauty, and the soul of your creations. WOW! Posted: 8:42 am on January 4th
Gardenjunky writes:
Jenny

Love the boys. You are one talented lady. So much thought
and such little pieces. You are such an amazing artist.

Carolyn Posted: 7:20 am on January 4th
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