I'd noticed that you guys were curious about the Spinal Pendant I wore in my short, glass-engraving video, so I thought that perhaps you'd enjoy knowing more about it. I made it for myself as a one of a kind project, but seeing how it caught your attention, I'm considering making it available to you as well.
The pendant is manufactured from original feline vertebrae and cast in Sterling Silver. The remains of this kitty were found on the side of the road, after it'd been struck by a car, but I'd like to think that a part of it still lives on in this wearable silver sculpture. This is a very sensual piece of jewellery because it's free-moving. There are 15 joints connecting 16 vertebrae, which makes it very bendable. I'm always playing with it. Stroking it brings an odd comforting sensation that helps me concentrate, kind of like moving a rosary between ones fingers. Or like petting a cat.
I've used these bone molds before in a couple of my doll projects, such as the Beetle and the Crow, but this jointing system is more advanced and realistic than my previous attempts. It gives a better range of movement while maintaining perfect alignment. And, to smoothly transition from the pendant to the chain, sculpted a double-bail at the top of the biggest vertebrae in the shape of human pelvis.
Ta-da!