A friend of mine recently moved out of state.    After being gone for a year, she requested that I make something that would be a Montana symbol that she could wear to remind her of her favorite place – Montana.    I took her comments to heart and got out my sheet of copper metal and metal shears.   After cutting, sanding, etching and drilling, I have created a pendant in the shape of Montana.   The pendant can have a variety of symbols that tug on your heart.     I have etched “Home” into each of these samples.    One has a heart located in a place that designates Western Montana.   The others have a “Grizzly Paw” and a “flower”.   Of course the heart, paw or flower could be located in the part of the state that is special to you.    Of course, each pendant will be slightly different since I am cutting and shaping the metal by hand.   The pendants shown measure approximately 2-1/4″ x 1-1/4″ and are featured on chains that at 18″ to 20″ long.   I have a smaller version that measures approximately 1″ x 1/2″ (not shown).

I hope you enjoy this idea.   If you have any other symbols or ideas that would make the Montana symbol special to you please let me know.  You can “Go Shopping” on my website at www.ritamtucker.com