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If you’ve ever taken a peek inside a piano, you were no doubt impressed by how complicated an instrument it is. All those strings and tuning pins and dampers and hammers… In fact, your average piano has over 10,000 moving parts. No wonder these things are so big!
When properly maintained, pianos can last decades. But even the most cared for pianos will eventually age beyond repair. What happens then?
Melsville is giving retired pianos new life by reusing the “action” – the parts that work together to produce sound – to make jewelry and accessories. She states in her bio:
There is excitement in discovering “new” parts and imagining their possible uses. I have an appreciation for the simple mechanics, detailed architectural shaping, and the warmth and antique quality of the wood that makes up the inner workings of the piano.
After removing and disassembling the action, Melsville cleans, sands, reshapes, and stains the individual pieces to create her designs. Her piano hair sticks, pictured here, were once “stickers” from an upright piano. Each one is adorned with a colorful glass or metal bead. Also check out her equally charming pins, pendants, and earrings.
Get it here: Melsville’s Etsy Shop ($10-$35)
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