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Kathy Allen
@5000keys.bsky.social
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Mixed media artist making 5000 “keys” from found and upcycled objects. I make other stuff too. https://www.5000keys.com/
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After almost two months of chipping away I finally got that cash register apart and cleaned and degreased the pieces. Look for these parts in future keys and Imagination Generators.
October 5, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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Key 2714 #5000keys #artproject #upcycledobjects #yxeart #yxeartist
September 19, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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Key 2713: made from upcycled road finds and other unwanted objects #5000keys #artproject #yxearts #yxeartist
September 15, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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Key 2712 #5000keys #artproject #bronze #key #dragonfly #imagination #yxearts #yxeartist
September 14, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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Key 2711 #5000keys #artproject #upcycle #foundobjects #darkacademia #yxeartist
August 31, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Key 2703 made from road finds and other upcycled bits.
August 23, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Keys 2685 & 2686 made from found and upcycled objects. I added some spacey resin to Key 2686 #5000keys #artproject #darkacademia #yxearts
Key sculpture made from rusted objects and old jewelry Key sculpture made from rusted objects and old jewelry Key sculpture made from found objects Key sculpture made from found objects
May 29, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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Key 2676 #5000keys #artproject #foundobjects #upcycle #yxearts #yxeartist
April 21, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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Keys 2674 & 2675 #5000keys #artproject #yxearts #yxeartist #madeincanads
Key sculpture made from a screwdriver, found objects, and up cycled jewelry Key sculpture made from a screwdriver, found objects, and up cycled jewelry Key sculpture made from a dart, found objects, and up cycled jewelry Key sculpture made from a dart, found objects, and up cycled jewelry
April 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Key 2673 #5000keys #artproject #foundobjects #upcycledjewellery #yxearts #yxeartist
Key sculpture made from small Allen key and upcycled jewellery Key sculpture made from upcycled jewellery and small Allen key
April 11, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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Keys 2671 and 2672. Slowly moving closer to my #5000keys goal
March 30, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Key 2670 made from a car antenna, necklace, earrings, a bead, and a thumbtack #5000keys #artproject #foundobjects #yxearts #yxeartist
March 29, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Keys 2668 and 2669 #5000keys #artproject #upcycle #yxearts #yxeartist #madeincanada
Key sculpture made from upcycled silver jewellery and a screwdriver shaft Key sculpture made from upcycled silver jewelry and a screwdriver shaft Key sculpture made from gold metal frame and upcycled jewellery Key sculpture made from gold metal frame and upcycled jewelry
March 21, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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Key 2665 #5000keys #artproject #darkacademia #key #imagination #upcycle
Gold assemblage art key made with old jewelry, decorative spoon, and brooch with red heart flower and green gemstone leaves Gold assemblage key made with resin, upcycled jewelry, and decorative spoon
March 16, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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Key 2663 #5000keys #artproject #darkacademia #owl #brass #yxe #yxeartist
Key sculpture made from brass curtain rod, upcycled jewelry, brass hair comb, owl pendant Key sculpture made with brass curtain rod, hair comb, upcycled jewelry
March 13, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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Keys 2660 and 2661. Made from metal bits donated by Actionwear in Saskatoon (thank you!!). These have a lovely weight to them. #5000keys #artproject #upcycle #yxearts #yxeartist
Sculpture of a key made from metal strap sliders Sculpture of a key made from metal strap sliders Sculpture of a key made from metal strap sliders decorated with gold earrings Sculpture of a key made from metal strap sliders decorated with gold earrings
February 24, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Keys 2658 and 2659 #5000keys #artproject #upcycle #foundobjects #yxearts #yxeartist
February 22, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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Key 2567 #5000keys #artproject #key #imagination #foundobjects #yxearts #yxeartist
Key sculpture made with onion shaped wire ornament, black metal rod, diamond shaped end, rhinestones, and a marble Key sculpture made with onion shaped wire ornament, black metal rod, diamond shaped end, rhinestones, and a marble Key sculpture made with onion shaped wire ornament, black metal rod, diamond shaped end, rhinestones, and a marble
February 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Key 2656 #5000keys #artproject #upcycledjewellery #foundobjects #key #imagination #yxearts #yxeartist
“Key” made from brass rod, bracelets, chain, rhinestones, and a squished eye lash curler “Key” made from brass rod, bracelets, chain, rhinestones, and a squished eye lash curler
February 20, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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Keys 2654 and 2655 #5000keys #artproject #foundobjects #upcycle #yxearts #yxeartist
Small “key” sculpture made with brass clock and cuff link parts and upcycled jewellery Small “key” sculpture made with brass clock and cuff link parts and upcycled jewellery Small “key” sculpture made with upcycled jewellery and part of a gold coloured curtain rod Small “key” sculpture made with upcycled jewellery and part of a gold coloured curtain rod and an opaque blue stone
February 17, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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Keys 2651 and 2653 #5000keys #artproject #madeincanada
February 15, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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Key 2648 #5000keys #artproject #darkacademiastyle #yxearts
Key sculpture made from upcycled owl pendant, brass curtain rod, blavk beads Key sculpture made from brass curtain rod, purple pendent, upcycled jewellery
January 30, 2025 at 5:32 AM
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Key 2647 #5000keys #artproject #owls #upcycle #darkacademia
Key sculpture made from old silver and pearl brooch with owl on end Key sculpture made from upcycled jewellery including owl pendant on end
January 26, 2025 at 5:11 AM
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Key 2646 made from found objects and upcycled jewelry #5000keys #artproject #yxearts
Small key sculpture made from metal picture frame, washer, clip on earring backs, and upcycled jewelry key made from metal frame, washer, watch & sewing machine parts, upcycled jewelry
January 22, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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Key 2645 #5000keys #artproject #yxearts
January 10, 2025 at 12:53 AM