When I dropped off my
Steampunk influenced earrings and pendants to Rosetta Books, Anne, the owner of Rosetta Books, asked that I bring in some business cards to promote the jewellery and my metal work art in general. A generous suggestion.
So I decided to make a Steampunk influenced business card holder. I like how it turned out; and now it sits on the coffee counter in Rosetta Books coffee spot.
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| ©2014 Barry Smith - Steampunk influenced business card holder |
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| ©2014 Barry Smith - Steampunk influenced business card holder |
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| ©2014 Barry Smith - Steampunk influenced business card holder |
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| ©2014 Barry Smith - Steampunk influenced business card holder |
I like it in particular given that it started out as pretty ordinary scrap metal as you can see from the photo below.
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| ©2014 Barry Smith - Scrap of copper pipe and brass plate - foundations for business card holder |
But after a bit of: cutting, drilling, putting threads into found metal objects and the base plate and threads on screws - the bits were ready for filing and polishing.
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| ©2014 Barry Smith - Gathering and making the pieces that will make the whole |
And of course after the polishing there is the assembly - though in the end I did not use all the bits I prepared as I did not want to overdo the overall design.
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| ©2014 Barry Smith - Bits polished etc and ready for assembly. |
And as I small assemblage sculpture I hope it invites folk to take my business card and check out the website.
It's really beautiful Barry. My father had a metal lathe and used to make exquisite, functioning model engines, and this piece reminds me of some of them. Well done!
ReplyDeleteYou've done it again, Barry. Another arty innovation. If I saw your card holder in a gallery or shop it would certainly catch my attention.
ReplyDeleteomg!!! that's SOOOOO COOL!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnother clever idea Barry. I can see you making a whole run of these.
ReplyDeleteAnother clever idea Barry. I can see you making a whole run of these.
ReplyDeletelove it!!! what a fab idea :-)
ReplyDeleteB, stunning work! Really beautiful, functional and, might I say, very desirable!
ReplyDeleteLooks fabulous Barry - am sure the cards will disappear and that work will flow from both this little bus. care holder and the work you have there at Rosetta's.
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog yesterday and saw this card holder and was wowed! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteNew fan of your blog, the business card holder is something else. Great idea.
ReplyDeleteYou are seriously one of the most creative artists around! This business card holder is absolutely stunning! Great idea, Barry!
ReplyDeleteA, R , L, JM, SS, C, SB, R, JPG and GB - well folks I must say I'm overwhelmed by your generous support and comments - looks like this little piece has its appeal. A - i can really see the link with your dad's work.R - what you mean is another twist in my crazy mind - but I like it. L - cool is true. JM - not sure there will be a series - but who knows. SS - thanks. SB - every artist should have one? R - pleased you discovered the blog. JPG - thanks for checking out the blog. GB - you make me blush - thanks for your support and encouragement. Go well. B
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