The plan

So the plan was to put all this stuff inside this computer key...
easier said than done.

My first draft of the circuit, worked, but was just that bit to big. I removed the excess wire and tightened it up a bit. Eventually getting it to fit. The only problem now, is that the whole key is now taken up by circuit and there is no area to attach the frame. Another thing is that the batteries have run out and i soldered them on, so I'll have to sort that out.

I've got some cool ideas to fix the bugs. Just need to do them.

Brooches for the technological age

These brooches are made from old computer keyboard keys. I made them at the end of '07 for an exhibition at Bean Bag Bohemia.
I really enjoy this design, there is just one thing i have noticed. When i wear them, people automaticly try to press them, as you would if it was on a normal keyboard. At the same time i was thinking about incorporating LED's into the brooches. I then realised that i had to put these two ideas together. So the idea was to create a circuit, within the key, so that when you press the key, the LED would turn on.

Lazer eye brooch

This brooch is made from the laser of a mini hifi. I did not want to effect the look of the laser by adding too much silver to it. I wanted it to stand alone to show of the engineered beauty of the piece. So I made a two piece frame, which is screwed and riveted into the back of the piece.

My intention

I am a jewellery designer in my fifth year of studying. I am currently doing a batchelors degree of technology in Jewellery design and manufacture. At the same time I am doing some part time work for David Batchelor Jewellery Design. I am gaining great experience and sharpening my skills working for David Batchelor. For my degree I am researching modern materials and techniques. This has lead me down some interesting paths. Trying to find materials not commonly used in jewellery and more often used in industrial processes and heavy industry, and basically any "high tech" medium. I have worked in titanium, steel, poly carbonate, carbon fiber, kevlar, gilding metal, mokume' gane, as well as the standard precious metals like gold, silver and platinum. I have also used techniques like laser and water jet cutting and CNC milling. I am currently using computer components, and electrical circuits in my work.
I am exploring man as a machine, and how we have become reliant on technology for our civilizations survival