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Copper Flag Down Tube Accent

Sometimes I get requests to make things, and I am kind of at a loss as to why exactly the person would want that made…but because I am into fabricating things for people (as opposed to art’n up something on my own) I go right along with the plan.

I was sent this fine image.

And then asked to shrink it down teeny tiny…resulting in this.

Those little stars were pretty hard to cut out, and once you shrink the flag down so much you lose a lot of detail, but the customer seemed happy with it…who am I to judge. This little guy is going to end up being painted over, so I didn’t worry about the lack of the stripe on the flag (if you were wondering).

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Feather Head Badges

Been working on some feather head badges, several different styles. I like the way these are turning out. I also like the way I got them to wrap around the head tube. The stippled effect is hammering and liver of sulfur, and the lines are etched in and then patina.

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Only Speed Can Set Me Free Ulock Badge

This badge is made from copper and emblazoned with the words “only speed can set me free” with a crow in flight. It has been oxidized and then polished to give it a nice finish that will last for years.

I often feel this way, if I can just push my bike a little faster I can outrun all the problems in my life. Speed sets you free.

I also enjoy the irony of putting something like this on the lock that holds your bicycle in one spot.

Affix to your U-lock by removing the silly plastic cover thing and then using JB Weld or similar epoxy to affix the badge over the lock hole. Sized for a Kryptonite brand mini U-lock (SKU – 997931)

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Etched Copper Cog Heart Flask

Another custom flask, this time using the same etched copper technique I used for the whale flask.

First I etched the copper, then cut out the design, then used liver of sulfur to give it that patina, then onto the flask.

I am liking the etching process more with mordant even though its much more toxic than salt water etching, the results are more consistent. I worry however of what I am going to do with this stuff when I am done using it…you can’t just pour it down the drain it will eat the pipes…and I certainly don’t want to pour it outside its nasty toxic…guess I will have to take it to the dump and see if they have any special disposal places.