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Art Deco Geometric Earrings

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Boston Biker

Copper over brass.  I like the way these little guys came out.

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Custom Bianchi Head Badge

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Boston Biker

I made this for my uncle, took the Bianchi off the logo and instead put his initials, silver over patina copper.  It was really fun cutting all those little bit and bobs out, and the soldering went well, hope he likes it!
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Hazel-Rah Rabbit Head Badge

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Boston Biker

  Inspired by Watership Down, this badge features an etched copper witch hazel leaf with high polish brass rabbit.  I really like the way this came out! Continue reading →

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Art Deco Earrings

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Boston Biker

  I have been really into Art Deco lately, these are inspired from some wall art I saw an old theater.  Brass with copper and silver, silver ear posts. Continue reading →

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Compass Rose Headbadge

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Boston Biker

    This thing came out so nice!  I used paint marker masks, acid etching, and a dark black patina to really bring out the look on this.  I really enjoyed making this, each step was slow and deliberate, from cutting the masks with a razor blade, to painting on the paint marker, to acid […] Continue reading →

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3 Runner Man Headbadges

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Boston Biker

  This time with silver backings instead of stainless or nickel, came out gorgeous with a mirror finish on the silver. Continue reading →

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Running Man Head Badge Re-Make

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Boston Biker

I learned from a customer that a badge I had made for them years ago suffered a horrible road injury and was lost, so this is a replacement.  I changed it up a bit this time adding some rivets for extra strength, and using stainless steel as a backing instead of nickle, hopefully the additional […] Continue reading →

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Etched Copper Cog Flask

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Boston Biker

  Like the brass cog flasks I make, but with etched and oxidized copper.  Looks very industrial, and sort organic at the same time.  Liked the way it came out. Continue reading →

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Another Brass Bell Custom Design

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Boston Biker

    Crow feather on brass bell.  Very nice, and dings super loud! Continue reading →

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Acorn Head Badge

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Boston Biker

      Copper over brass.  I have a thing for acorns, I really like the way such a big huge tree can come from such a tiny little package, there is also something pleasing about the shape of acorns. Continue reading →

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