$20.00 - Item#B028SPACEPUNK

I’m not entirely sure if the term “spacepunk” applies, I’ve been trying to research it on the internet with little success. But I’m going to go with it, because this bracelet is inspired by two of my loves — steampunk and FIREFLY (a sci-fi cult-classic western set, mostly, in space). It is sort of a steampunk-meets-retro-futuristic thing, featuring all kinds of found objects — metal rings, nuts, washers, glass beads, gears, chain, hematite (iron ore stone), vintage jewelry bits, and wire. This bracelet is 7-3/4 inches long, and is a one-of-a-kind unique creation, handmade in the Monkeyshines studio. Arrives in a gift box.

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I just finished this piece last night, using filigree charms, metal tubes, brass findings and chain, vintage pocket watch parts, and Czech glass. I particularly love the floral button, which was made using a spring case from a broken pocket watch (note the gear teeth around the edge of it), a padded fabric brad from a craft store, and a brass filigree backing (see enlarged picture below for detail). The brass bit in the center is also from a pocket watch, a piece of the internal workings, and even though it was not intended to be visible while the watch was in working order, it is still engraved with lovely scrollwork. It also has some patina, as it is from a vintage, broken watch. Necklace is a one-of-a-kind unique creation, handmade in the Monkeyshines studio.

UPDATE 02.21.2008: This item was sold via eBay auction for $89.99.

Note from Jen: My steampunk jewelry is inspired by Da Vinci, Jules Verne, Oscar Wilde, H.G. Wells, the Victorian period, Belle Epoque, Edwardian era, art nouveau, and other similar historic and literary sources. I love movies like ‘Howl’s Moving Castle,’ ‘Wild Wild West,’ ‘Return to Oz,’ ‘Stardust,’ and the Harry Potter films. I loved the movies ‘Time Machine,’ ‘Somewhere in Time,’ and ‘Time After Time’ when I was younger. For several years now, I’ve been making jewelry inspired by art nouveau and earlier eras, and jewelry using vintage materials. Last year I began making pieces inspired by the steampunk mechanized brass aesthetic. While intended to be worn as jewelry, please keep in mind that my creations are also individual works of art and should be handled with care.

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Clockwork centerpiece is made from a broken pocket watch, suspended from an unusual machinery-looking style of chain linked with brass tubes. Necklace is adjustable, and measures a total of 17 inches long. Watch movement measures 34mm across and is engraved “Lake Shore 18 jewels” on the front, along with the numbers 998997, and some other decorative designs. Enlarged image, below, to show details. One-of-a-kind unique creation, only one available, handmade in the Monkeyshines studio.

Note from Jen: My steampunk jewelry is inspired by H.G. Wells, Da Vinci, Jules Verne, Oscar Wilde, the Victorian period, Edwardian era, art nouveau, and other similar historic and literary sources. While these pieces are intended to be worn as jewelry, please keep in mind that they are also individual works of art and should be handled with care.

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This necklace was created with watch parts, gears, brass and copper charms, on an unusual mechanical-looking chain. The centerpiece includes a part of the internal workings of a vintage pocket watch and reads “Standard Watch Co. Syracuse NY” along with the numbers “334425″ on the front. Enlarged image, below, to show details. One-of-a-kind unique creation, handmade in the Monkeyshines studio. Centerpiece measures 1-5/8 inches across, heart-shaped lock is 5/8-inch high.

I named the piece “Constance” for two reasons: Because the word constancy means steadfast and loyal devotion and faithfulness, which is represented by the heart-shaped lock on the decorative “mechanism”; and also because of the character Constance in the movie Monster House. My children and I love that movie — there is a heart-shaped lock and key in that film also, and themes of love and devotion.

My steampunk jewelry is inspired by H.G. Wells, Da Vinci, Jules Verne, Oscar Wilde, the Victorian period, Belle Epoque, Edwardian era, art nouveau, and other similar historic and literary sources. While these pieces are intended to be worn as jewelry, please keep in mind that they are also individual works of art and should be handled with care.

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This Bioptic Delectationary Teslanator is a wrist widget created with vintage watch parts, gears, brass wire, and Czech glass, on a vintage leather watch band with brass rivets. Loops are movable (see various positions in pictures) and some of the gears move when the side knob is turned. Enlarged image, below, to show details. One-of-a-kind unique creation, only one available, handmade in the Monkeyshines studio.

Note from Jen: My steampunk jewelry is inspired by H.G. Wells, Da Vinci, Jules Verne, Oscar Wilde, the Victorian period, Edwardian era, art nouveau, and other similar historic and literary sources. While these pieces are intended to be worn as jewelry, please keep in mind that they are also individual works of art and should be handled with care.

This item was sold via an eBay auction. One-of-a-kind (OOAK) altered-art charms created using vintage watch parts, glitter, and cutouts from my original “Labyrinth” soundtrack cassette tape from the 1980s. Iridescent Czech glass “magic crystal balls” inspired by those so deftly handled by the Goblin King. Designed and handmade in my private studio. Image enlarged below to show details.

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$14.00 - Item #FF001BE

Brass pistol charm and Chinese coin capture the spirit of FIREFLY fans everywhere! In fact, when I got my copy of the Firefly: The Official Companion: Volume Two I saw that the back cover features a pistol and coins just like these (but I was making the earrings before the book came out!). Earrings measure 1-3/8 inches long, not including brass leverback earwires (surgical steel french hooks available upon request for those with metal sensitivities). Image slightly enlarged to show detail. Handmade in my private studio. Symbols on coins may vary from those pictured. Giftboxed.

Most of my jewelry is one-of-a-kind, but this is one of the few items where I do make several of the same design. These are a tribute to my fellow Browncoats, and proceeds from the sale of these earrings go right back into the Can’t Stop the Serenity event I help sponsor and coordinate in Raleigh, NC, each June.

Please note that this item is made-when-ordered, and depending on my schedule might not be shipped for 4-6 weeks. Making jewelry is only a hobby of mine, not a full-time job, and I typically only get to spend a few hours a week in my studio. - Jen

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$20.00 - Item#FF117PINK

In addition to finding the same style/color of bead that Kaylee is seen wearing on the cover of the FIREFLY DVD, the second Official Firefly Companion book, and in other FIREFLY promotional pictures, I have also found a type of cord that looks just like hers. It is tan buckskin (made in the USA). I am also making these necklaces adjustable, now, with an extension chain that allows them to be worn anywhere between 16 and 18 inches (as shown in the updated picture, above). This necklace is made when ordered, and I will keep making these for as long as I am able to obtain the beads and materials. Depending on my schedule, it might not be shipped for 4-6 weeks. Making jewelry is only a hobby of mine, not a full-time job, and I typically only get to spend a few hours a week in my studio. - Jen

Here’s one of my pink bead necklaces in action (click to enlarge); photo sent to me by a customer.

PLEASE NOTE: Sometimes the pink beads are temporarily out of stock and I’m waiting for more to come in. Please go ahead and order this necklace, but just remember that it might take up to 2 weeks for me to make and ship it. Thanks! Xie xie!

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