Steampunk-ish Jewellery (updated)

[McKenzie]

Greetings BCUK. After a brief introduction last year I have not had much time for the forum, but wish to get back in and show you a little of what I have been up to

My latest work reflects my interest in the heritage of industry and the heritage of the Black Country, the heart of the worlds industrial revolution.

Each piece is hand crafted from recycled and reclaimed materials including screws, nuts,bolts, cogs and wheels and with materials such as, Copper, Brass, Gold, Silver, precious and semi precious stones and glass all melted, twisted and re-designed into beautiful one off pieces, inspired by the Victorian ethos of producing highly engineered products.

My daughter and son in law (Fionn and Hamish Half-Goat) helped me uploading the pictures with their flickr account until I get my own. Here is a small taster of my work

Just sorted out my own flickr account, so I have updated this with some new things


P1090140 by victorian.emporium, on Flickr

P1090303 by victorian.emporium, on Flickr
P1090288 - Copy by victorian.emporium, on Flickr

1959419_1388591971418800_651235757_n by victorian.emporium, on Flickr

P1080891A by victorian.emporium, on Flickr

P1090294 by victorian.emporium, on Flickr

P1080911 by victorian.emporium, on Flickr

10247450_1398550527089611_4931399297883085923_n by victorian.emporium, on Flickr

P1090118 by victorian.emporium, on Flickr

P1080453 by victorian.emporium, on Flickr

I hope you enjoy what you see as I am thinking of becoming a maker. And if you have the spare time, I would appreciate your thoughts and any comments on my work please

If anyone is interested in seeing more I have a facebook group for my works here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheVictorianEmporium/

And my Deviant Art page: http://fergusmormaceric.deviantart.com/

Mckenzie

 

[Dogoak]

Nice work and good to see something different.

 

[crowded-solitude]

Very nice work!

 

[McKenzie]

Thank you both

 

[crosslandkelly]

Very nice work. I really like the last two rings and the candle holder.

 

[Harvestman]

I like that candle holder a great deal. Lovely work.

 

[mrcharly]

I like the P1080891A What is it made from and how?

 

[Dreadhead]

I like the P1080891A What is it made from and how?

I know these bracelets were made from reclaimed aluminium bendable material and are very light to wear. The one below is leather though Stuart will be able to tell you more about how they were made

 

[TinkyPete]

great work really like the designs

 

[Coldfeet]

Interesting stuff, especially like the candle holder

 

[McKenzie]

Thanks

The black bracelets are made from reclaimed aluminum with a thin layer of acrylic that has been laser etched

 

[squishy]

Nice work

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[Baelfore]

That pendant with all the tiny cogs and wheels in it is stunning. Is it held in glass or what?

Ste

 

[McKenzie]

Thanks for the comment, I am trying out new techniques and trying to break with the norm, so very much appreciate your comment, cheers

 

[McKenzie]

Thanks very much, appreciate the comment, cheers for now ,

 

[McKenzie]

many thanks for your kind comments

 

[McKenzie]

Thanks for the kind comments, I am really trying out new ideas so I am glad you like it, Have done a few more recently, so I will post them this week

 

[McKenzie]

Thanks very much.

 

[McKenzie]

I have made two in glass and two in resin,this is the last of all of them and is in resin, set in silver plated spoon,which is slightly better in terms of durability. Thanks for your interest and kind comments.

 

[McKenzie]

many thanks for your kind comments