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Description I was inspired by 2 things, the decay of time, and a quote (from Star Trek) as to where time is a predator - I wanted to convey those concepts. Constructed out of 18 gage copper and brass sheet metal all pierced, cut, textured, riveted, and patinated by moi - each gear is unique and lovingly crafted and filed to its final organic shape. It is a beautiful necklace with a nice short chain to sit high on your chest to make a statement - very steampunk chic.

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Comments: 71

Oblivionleather76 [2014-05-19 17:46:39 +0000 UTC]

wow!

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CrazyWittleGirl [2014-03-01 15:05:05 +0000 UTC]

It reminds me of a sea plant a little. It is very beautiful and wonderfully crafted!

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Starsong-Studio [2014-01-27 12:28:04 +0000 UTC]

Hello, I would like to feature your beautiful work on my blog on Amazing Stories! I will credit you, and link back to this image here on DA. 
The blog is scheduled for Wednesday 29 January, you will be able to find it by following this link: amazingstoriesmag.com/author/a…
Please let me know if this is *not* ok with you! Keep up the good work!

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kemiking [2013-12-01 04:59:52 +0000 UTC]

Super cool!

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Bianochka [2013-07-23 02:40:32 +0000 UTC]

Soooo beautiful

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diwatox [2013-03-24 20:29:35 +0000 UTC]

wow... it's so beautiful...

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MerlynHawk [2013-02-22 15:23:36 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic!

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MsILOVEmilk [2012-10-29 03:55:13 +0000 UTC]

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Baphomuse [2012-09-28 17:47:00 +0000 UTC]

Simply put: pure win.

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Dragongirl124680 [2012-09-23 16:35:45 +0000 UTC]

I am amazed by the work!

....I'd like to say it gives me the impression of a map of a continent, that's slowly fading away with time.

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jessa1155 [2012-07-26 00:05:50 +0000 UTC]

This is some of the coolest "steampunk" jewelry I've seen yet. it's great to see a piece with hand-fabricated gears

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Illeander [2012-05-29 12:58:01 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing! I like your theme.

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BotoxRobot [2012-05-10 04:56:17 +0000 UTC]

O I love it! Makes me think of a coral reef. Love your technique, carefully constructed chaos.

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KarinYamazaka [2012-03-21 14:37:41 +0000 UTC]

This is fantastic!

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timjo [2011-12-26 05:29:29 +0000 UTC]

Reminds me of the Antikythera mechanism.

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karinma [2011-09-17 13:06:22 +0000 UTC]


This piece is so worth becomming a criminal for. *steals it*

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kimistry3 [2011-08-05 12:19:47 +0000 UTC]

Incredibly fanTASTIC!

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steampunklighting [2011-07-26 10:49:31 +0000 UTC]

For me it is hard to fine Steampunk jewelry that puts a new spin on an old look. I think this is great the idea and I particularly appreciate the patina work. I love a great patina and enjoy fiddling with chemicals and application techniques on my lamps. This is a great piece of jewelry. Bravo!

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MissAnnThropia [2011-07-20 06:41:26 +0000 UTC]

Very nice!

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AskyrothLlyr [2011-07-05 20:43:16 +0000 UTC]

Wow... Love this. How big is it? I'm imagining around three inches wide.

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sanityfailing [2011-06-29 22:39:26 +0000 UTC]

very beautiful. Love how the shapes come together.

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Mallenroh001 [2011-06-29 01:58:04 +0000 UTC]

oooooh this is really cool

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Lostwaxoz [2011-06-27 23:41:31 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic mate! If that's what you made in intro to metals class, I can't wait to see what else you come up with. Beautiful.

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RaynLovesBen [2011-06-26 01:49:19 +0000 UTC]

This is a true work of art. <3

If you don't mind my asking, do you solder the pieces together or glue them and do you put resin on them?
I'm think of getting into this sort of thing.

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Twinflame-Studios [2011-06-23 15:00:14 +0000 UTC]

time is a predator, stalking us all our lives... I prefer to think of time as a companion.

excellent depiction of your ideas. turning a concept of entropic time to something beautiful and tragic all at once. Not easy to do in a jewelry medium I know, I've tried!

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Corey-067 [2011-06-23 01:03:31 +0000 UTC]

This is Amazing!

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LittleRed7 [2011-06-16 04:13:46 +0000 UTC]

This is wonderful and the fact that you made all of it, is amazing. STUNNING!

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deaddamien [2011-06-16 02:19:32 +0000 UTC]

Ah! Something different at last. I absolutely love the upper, unraveling gear. Congrats on a wonderful piece!

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indyspireArt [2011-06-15 19:55:39 +0000 UTC]

This is really a beautiful piece. The shapes, texture and patina work perfectly together. Nice job!

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DonSimpson [2011-06-14 08:12:13 +0000 UTC]

The gear shapes and the chaotic shapes all work together nicely.

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TheFamiLeeJewels [2011-06-13 22:46:10 +0000 UTC]

Beautifully dramatic. I love the way you made the clasp. You represent your inspiration very well.
Bonnie

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bug-in-my-eye [2011-06-13 22:44:19 +0000 UTC]

wonderful!

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erinightwind [2011-06-13 19:02:46 +0000 UTC]

Interesting surface details you've managed to get. Did you use a hammer for the initial textures?

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GreyWalker7 [2011-06-03 01:13:22 +0000 UTC]

In a word; Beautiful. It makes me wonder. Feel like we forgot something long ago. Or buried it deep to hide it away.

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OtakuAddict [2011-04-16 06:22:58 +0000 UTC]

. . . D: Steampunk. . .
It's absolutely beautiful ;-; I had a little fan-girlish moment when I saw this it took my breath away

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ferocks [2011-04-14 21:29:29 +0000 UTC]

this is the best of all steampunk art i have ever see, is just amazing ....!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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dddb9mnc [2011-03-18 22:21:55 +0000 UTC]

ohh thats realy nice..

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jjosryo [2011-03-17 14:33:55 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful metal work.

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LFantasy [2011-02-28 11:09:40 +0000 UTC]

wow this is really unique!!! I like it

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actingoutagain [2011-02-10 01:01:04 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic, something different steampunk.

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Madame-Neon [2010-11-13 22:22:04 +0000 UTC]

just wow lol great job on it

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sharnatonkin [2010-08-24 02:53:18 +0000 UTC]

stunning work, just love it ^_^

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alexluna [2010-08-19 07:58:26 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous design and amazing concept. (I know that Trek quote! I feel like such a nerd now...well, nerdier than before.)

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yourcharmedlife [2010-08-17 19:14:44 +0000 UTC]

wow amazing you captured it beautifully

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Lunetta [2010-08-04 15:22:12 +0000 UTC]

Star Trek FTW! Also, this piece is fantastically done.

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pureshaktifire [2010-02-17 06:16:04 +0000 UTC]

This is awesome, really really fantastic. Love the entire feel of this, you really got what you were going for.

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grapeleaf [2010-02-17 05:34:00 +0000 UTC]

this looks almost like a chinese fighting chain. very awesome

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kitsune-blue [2010-02-09 08:35:22 +0000 UTC]

Awesome. <3

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astraldreamer [2010-01-30 21:54:41 +0000 UTC]

I really like this, though I'm probably too old to wear it - I'd have it on my wall though!

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Kamillie [2010-01-13 19:36:18 +0000 UTC]

beautiful!!

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