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research \\ collected everyday objects made from gold March 1, 2010

bic pen cap by daniel eatock, staples (gold plated) by oooms, skimming stones by dominic wilcox and (magic) beans by botis razvan.

“New Rich” project (bic pen, headphone, price-tag, lighter, push-pin, watch) by big-game.

1-Inch gold badge by fourfiveX & Nadja Naber (available through arcademi.com)

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1inch solid 750 gold badge (the material is the message) October 16, 2009

Replicating the cheapest possible youngster jewelery – the 1inch badge – from one of the most valuable materials available: Solid Gold.

Since badges usually carry a message or some kind of visual representation, the badge carries its alloy stamp right on the front.

With Nadja Naber

available in both gold and silver though arcademi.com

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“like” button (alex likes it) October 11, 2009

I recently dicovered the “” function in facebook, transfered to real life (edition of 50).

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925 solid silver badge September 30, 2009

next step after this will be the 750 solid gold badge…

With Nadja Naber

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button tests June 11, 2009

trying to put sheet silver in a usual badge machine… with various results (left is a standart steel part for reference)

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