Sk8 Rock Gemstone Necklaces - with Little Warrior Shields, Manly QLD

Have you ever wondered where worn-out and damaged skateboards go when they can no longer be used?  Well, the lucky ones get a second chance at life as one-of-a-kind artistic dishes and jewellery!

This is where we introduce our OoaK Sk8 Rock Gemstone Necklaces!  A collaboration between Damien from Little Warrior Shields and myself.  These necklaces are proudly handcrafted from start to finish in South-East Queensland using recycled Skateboards, high quality gemstones & gemstone beading and woven with long-lasting, comfortable Brazilian Linhasita cording.

The Pendants:
Each necklace begins its life as a Sk8 Rock, carefully handcrafted in Damien's small workshop in Manly, SEQld using well-worn and no longer viable Skateboards.  Recycling skateboards is not a fast or easy process, as layers and layers of skateboards (collected from all over Queensland) are carefully adhered and compressed to create wood blocks for gorgeous turned dishes. Sk8 Rocks are created from the left-over corners after the rough shape has been cut (nothing goes to waste!) and polished to create tactile, beautiful and fun ‘rocks’.

The Necklaces:
The Sk8 Rocks are then handed over to me and my small home studio in Logan, SEQld to be turned into Gemstone Necklaces!  I select semi-precious gemstones, then use my trusty Dremmel to carve the necessary shape, allowing the gemstone to be safely embedded and securely adhered into the pendant.  Once this has been completed, using Brazilian Linhasita cord, natural crystal beads and lots & lots of knots, each pendant is woven into a comfortable, adjustable and completely unique Sk8 Rock Necklace.