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Some Sharp, wha?!

badassjewellery — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 01:21:21 +0000

There are some long over due changes coming to BADASS Jewellery. I will keep you posted but suffice to say, you will soon see a real difference in profile and websites along with numerous products. Following suit, there will be even more exciting directions taken with products in stock design work and custom designing incorporating other materials along with high quality precious and non-precious metal work.

Among some of the directions BADASS Jewellery’s changes will feature is finely crafted blades ranging from exquisitely made and designed utility blades for hunting and work, decorative collector blades that will feature all the design and workmanship of highly skilled knifesmith and goldsmith and even the odd concept art piece and flight of fancy that takes the form of fine craftsmanship with a keen edge. Starting the practice is the blade pictured here… The finishing design concepts have only just started to take shape. The Tanto style blade is simple and beautiful but what I like about it most right now is that it possesses all the potential of an unmarked sheet in my sketch book, in so far as the finishing design. After staring at it a while, I’m sure something will come to me…and it will only be the be the beginning of some very fun, great work.

POP Skull Ring: The making of in 3 minutes

badassjewellery — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:54:17 +0000

I’ve been meaning to do some process documenting and here is the first effort, thanks to my client Shayne for making the request when making his first Pop Skull Ring purchase. In the editing and compiling time for this I could have made a host of skull rings but nothing good is ever easy. My shooting skills and tools will improve but I had fun and will continue to keep you posted as to what is going on with BADASS Jewellery. There are some really great new design additions on the way and some more changes in looks, structure and strategic attack plans.

Post the video around if you like. More to come.

Cheers,

Calvin

BADASS Jewellery Stock Designs II

badassjewellery — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:03:45 +0000

BADASS Jewellery stock designs in full production and available. Get in touch for pricing, sizing, and any other questions you might have. Contact me at calvin@badassjewellery.com. There is more to see in previous posts for stock items…check them out.

It’s Magick!

badassjewellery — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:12:54 +0000

Though not essential it is desirable for an experienced practitioner of magick, belonging to an area of study or school of thought, to be properly equipped. The Illuminates of Thanateros are a relatively young organization that promotes and develops a magickal system known as chaos magick among its membership.

IOT Jewellery:Chaos Ring and PELE Ring

What I find particularly interesting about this Chaos Ring is that I’ve had to make it 4 times for my client. The sizing has always been good but this one seems to have a will of its own. The radiating arrows from the central hub has become known as a chaos symbol and has been adopted by the IOT. Members tend to have a ring made featuring the symbol and I was honoured by my friend and client to make one for him…several times as it turned out. The other ring is of significance to my client within his study and practice, I assume with an educated guess. Since the details of the thing are neither your business nor mine, I wouldn’t share more even if I were to have the information.

Whether you doubt or believe, I for one take interest in the IOT and take them seriously. The character of an organization can be drawn in part from the character of its membership. My friend and others I’ve met give me confidence in the IOT. They have my interest, attention and best efforts. I’m honoured to have been entrusted to make these pieces of importance. Besides…It’s magick! How much more BADASS could it be?

Jewellery so Dangerous it could get you BUSTED

badassjewellery — Fri, 30 May 2008 21:03:46 +0000

Well okay…not busted but hassled. What a hilarious development. I couldn’t hope for better cred than having my work be too great a security risk to fly with…the absurdity of that has already been well covered. The links below highlight the media that have run the situation caused by the BADASS Peacemaker Pendant and the silly arse at the airport. Some of the best comments are on BlogTO and Boingboing. It is running in the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, and a bunch more blogs and papers Even the United Press International and the Canadian Press are posting it. Enjoy…I did. I still am enjoying it.

Thanks to Marnina Norys for her inconvienience in the airport and the initiative with doing her press release for a proper venting of frustration and humour. And thanks to Rosalind Robertson for being media savvy, supportive, and enthusiastic about the fun this has proven to be. Sadly you will not likely be stopped in the airport for wearing a rocket ship pendant but one never can tell. Didn’t think a sterling pistol with no moving parts was a threat either…symbolism is a very powerful thing.

BADASS Jewellery Stock Designs

badassjewellery — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:44:06 +0000

BADASS Jewellery stock designs in full production and available. Get in touch for pricing, sizing and such. This big post will get things started with some of my more recent production pieces. I will have more of the previous work soon and I’ll be making posts for new designs as I make them and put them into production. Stay tuned.

CALVIN: Original BADASS

badassjewellery — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:10:22 +0000

Calvin is an original BADASS to be sure. “Mort” in his hockey days was a death on skates defenceman and he throws a dart with deadly accuracy. Classy cars rugged trucks and living life to the most. Hard working and hard playing, hunting, fishing… He’s true blue collar all the way. He helped make beer for near 25 years and helped put it away for longer. Smoking all the while for both activities. But that is all in the past. He never backs down when he steps up whether it is challenge or confrontation…Cal’s got backbone and integrity and heart. A good friend, husband, and father. That’s my Dad. Happy 65th. Years might take a little edge off but he’s still BADASS to the core. Not movie BADASS; Calvin is for real. And that is what it’s all about.