dj kennedy said...

new collection of ear fashions by metalsmith -dj kennedy-
still in process
-a series of smaller designs some in yellow brass will round out this seasons collection --with some titanium shapes to
come soon
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materials argentium 930,sterling 925 ,titanium 6/4,titanium 15-3-3-3, titanium cp,yellow brass,copper ,magnesium !!!!!!!!!!!!!
pink aluminum from vintage jelly mold
, all individually fabricated earwires from=argentium 930,sterling 925,niobium,anodized niobium ,18kt on request
signed/stamped -customs and one offs a speciality
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copper recycled from heavy sheathed cable
magnesium sheet from a race car builder
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techniques -cold forging , planishing,hard soldering chasing repoussee
emphasis on simple shapes that compliment the human form
finishes-primarily ''natural''finish that occurs during various phases or steps used
in making -from raw surface -to a highly polished surface
the use of heat brings surprizes and a highly durable surface to silver and TITANIUM --!!!!!copper takes fantastic colors
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these works compliment skif fashion in several ways individuality,not mass produced,made locally,FASHIONISTA RUNWAY LARGE,
, the philosophy of happy circle
and just lotsa fun !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!