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Published: 2005-05-20 05:16:42 +0000 UTC; Views: 5187; Favourites: 239; Downloads: 329
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Silver pendant. Made because I'm always searching for cog-inspired jewellery but aside from custom stuff, none is to be had.The saw work isn't the greatest in this one but I figure it's no to shabby for a first try.
And I don't much like the polishing machine. It's scary.
1/7/05- Updated the image with a much better one. Also included is the wonky little clasp I made for it. Crazy.
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fantastic execution. Where did you go to school, you work is excellent! Did my four year goldsmith certification in ontario, canada
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Thanks! Just graduated from ACAD this past spring 
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Keep up the excellent work and I'm sure you will find something. I warn you that the world makes artists, but the customer makes us slaves.
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Wow, this is amazing...
I kind of want one.
Very badly.
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About $100 USD, if interested.
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i am but i cant afford that. seriously 100$ for a necklace?
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Seriously. Handmade, one of a kind and sterling silver. It took me about 9 hours to do the cutting alone.
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but seriously 100$ i bout designer pants for than
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Well, look at it this way; The materials for the piece are worth around $40-$45 alone, that means that that profit-wise I'm left with about $60, at best. Since the piece took around 11-12 hours to make that works out to an hourly wage of about $5.00. Keep in mind this is skilled labour that I've had to invest a significant amount of both time and money to learn, and I'd be making substantially less per hour than if I'd taken a job flipping burgers at McDonald's. You woulden't ask any other professional to work for $5 an hour, would you?
If you're not interested I completly understand, it is a lot of money;I'm not going to hold anything against you. I'm just explaining my logic out to you.
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i understand now. you do this for a living? im only 16 i dontr have a lot of money so it seems like a lot
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There is no way you'd be willing to make another for sale? i would more than gladly buy one of these i absolutely love the concept and the quality.
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Great piece of cog jewelry. They're always so hard to find, aren't they?
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yeah. One reason I'm in jewellery is because I can so seldom find things I'd consider wearing. I have odd taste, apparently.
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I wouldn't say odd, just particular. In your case, it's a good thing, I think.
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thanks.
And t's on upside down in the photo. whoops.
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Haha, never mind 
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Love it! I would use something like this to incorporate into my treasure necklaces. Very nice design...
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I love hearts, I love science, I love jewelry, but this is just incredibly AWESOME.
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Oh man, This is nifty. I wish I knew how to do metalwork like that
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Ooh, I really like this. Any thoughts of taking commissions?
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Thanks!
I currently do, actually. Just on a super-duper limited basis. They'res alot I don't know how to do and most of my shop time has to be spent on class projects.
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Is there a place where your commission status can be seen? I agree that finding cog/gear themed jewelery is nearly impossible, so I figure it would just be easier to commission someone.
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well, mostly people just tell me what they want and I tell them whether I can or not. I'm only a second year in the program. so I haven't really made the bigtimes yet. and unfortunatley, due to the fact I'm holding down a job and in full-time college, I've only got time to do one or two commission piecies a term (I mean reasonably complex stuff, with stones and chain and all that good stuff. If it's a simple piece I can usually crank it out in few hours) and I've currently got a bit of a nasty one I'm chipping away at. I'm booked till January.
If you've got something in mind, though, and aren't in a big hurry, I'm absolutley more than willing to talk. Send me a note or something like that.
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btw, I love your sensitivity with the clasps. On this and the ammonite.
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Quite beauitiful work. I'm especially fond of the ginko leaves. They have such unique shape to them.
And thanks. my instructor went to extreme pains to teach her students the clasp should be just as important as the pendant. It took me a few tries before getting one she'd actually concede to grade.
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see my gear and circuitry work. Only two pieces posted so far, but you may like the cogs.
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oo me gustaria tener uno
is really cool work!!
i luv
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Ah, that must be the most wearable piece of jewelry I've seen in months! Wandering through the stores, it all looks the same, but that's really something!
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I reaI like everything about it, only thing I would want different (I am not pro by any means) would be maybe a thicker "chain" to give it a more sturdy look... but I really know nothing about anything. just felt compelled to comment.
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I thought about it, but the only problem with that is I'm allergic to most metals. At least when they're in contact with my skin that long.
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i like to think about the concept behind this... i cant believe you made it too! that makes it so much better
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Dude, this stuff is so cool. I'd buy it if I were given the chance and I don't even like jewelry as a norm.
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Hey, thanks. I've always been a fan of weirder stuff, myself.
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Okay -
Wow, I know nothing about how to make jewerly, but I just wanted to say that I'm always impressed by your work and how much thought and care goes into each piece. If I had the money, I'd totally comission you. And don't take that as an empty compliment - this stuff is worth saving for, ha ha!
Anyway, please continue to make such great and unique art; the world will be greatful!
-K!
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