What to make...

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Hey there, I'm new!

My name's Susan and I'm from Canadar (Toronto, to be specific). While I'm not a 365-day a year crafty girl, I do have bursts of inspiration where I decide that I am a brilliant knitter, sewer, general craft-er! Maybe some of your posts will inspire me to be a 365daycraftgrrl ;)

Unfortunately, my joining has an ulterior motive. The community info didn't say anything about this not being allowed, so hopefully it's okay. If not, please feel free to delete it.

There's this boy I love. A very good friend who I downright love and have loved for four years. Due to the fact that he's engaged to be married, we can't be together. Unfortunately, love isn't rational & just doesn't die.

Said boy races cars and last night gave me a piece of a car that I helped him track down, as a thank you for my help(he needed some parts off it and I got him a great deal). Cars are such a big part of him, and he is such a big part of me that I want to carry it around with me always.

When I say that I want to carry it around always, I don't mean in my coin purse or back pocket ... I want to make something from it. Under the cut are photos of the item, and a plea for your opinions on what I could make.


So, here's the bit. It measures 1" x 1.25"




I was thinking of maybe getting him to weld some metal hook type things on the sides and attaching it to some links to make a bracelet, but I wanted to get some opinions from the pros before I go off and start butchering this little thing. It's extremely important to me.

Any thoughts or ideas would be GREATLY apprecaited!

Thanks!

[edit] I cannot BELIEVE IT!! I left the thing in my jeans which went through the washer and dryer today!! It's still intact but it's all banged up now. What can I spread over this piece to seal it off and keep all the plastic/metal bits in place? Like a clear liquid or gel that would set?