ABSTRACT
Looking for that perfect gift for a hard-to-buy-for person? Especially for a guy who has everything or doesn't give up any clues on what he wants?
Let me create a custom keychain tag (or key fob for those of you in Europe) with any word, name or short phrase!
It could be your family's last name, a favorite band or sports team, or your child or pet's name. Or some word that you use all the time, or a private joke. The possibilities are endless!
You *could* also wear this yourself as a pendant or use it as an ID tag on your shoe (for runners) or for your child's backpack, with whatever text you want on it, up to 2 lines. Let's work together to create the design.
**This listing and price is for one tag. The photo of 3 tags are examples of tags I made so you can see the variety in text and size.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
A handcut piece of sturdy nickel silver sheet is hand stamped with steel stamps, filed to remove sharp edges, then oxidized and polished to bring out the letters and make them easier to read from a distance. The metal is hammered for strength and will not easily bend.
Nickel silver is great because it's resistant to tarnish and rusting. It is also known as "German Silver" - it's an alloy consisting of 65% copper, 18% nickel and 17% zinc.
The tags pictured measure approximately 0.5 inches (1.3cm) wide, and vary in length based on the text you request (up to 2 inches/5 cm). On this tag size I can fit up to 2 lines of text.
I will contact you to verify the design requested. I'll make your tag once I have received confirmation that you're happy with the layout.
NOTES
If you need more than three, please let me know and I'll make you a special listing for the additional ones, with no additional charge for shipping up to 5 tags in the same package.
If you'd like this tag in copper instead, please let me know when purchasing. See one of my dog tag listings in for an example.
If you'd like a sterling silver version for that special gift, please contact me and I'll create a custom listing just for you. (Note that the price will be slightly higher due to the increased market price of silver.)
If you're interested in a larger square or rectangle shaped tag that will fit up to 5 lines of text, please see the pet tag listings in my shop. I can make those as keyrings, pendants or backpack tags as well - they don't have to be just for pets!
Each tag is made to order, so please expect 3-5 business days before I can ship them out.
APPENDIX
When ordering, please include all of the following info, to ensure a quick turnaround of your order:
--Text for the tag (capital letters A-Z, numbers 0-9 and some punctuation symbols)
--Any decorative symbols -- Choose from star, heart, plant, circle, flower, diamonds, paw print, paisley, om symbol, evergreen, spiral, sun, lightning bolt, heart paw print
--Do you want a completely shiny finish or an oxidized finish? The oxidized finish makes the letters easier to read, but it's your choice if you want to be subtle like a ninja :).
--Do you need a split ring to use as a keyring, or a jump ring if you're going to wear it as a pendant?
--Do you need two holes drilled if you're planning to sew this tag to a bag or backpack?
You can also email this info to me at anandilab AT gmail DOT com.
Your tag will arrive in a cute gift box with a ribbon, so it would make a great gift for your friends and family, especially that uncle you can never find a gift for!
