Author Topic: Brass Goggles ring (Read 138280 times)

jringling · « **Reply #250 on:** February 25, 2011, 02:17:08 pm »

Quote from: Mr Peter Harrow, Esq on February 25, 2011, 12:26:36 pm

It is absurd considering the US attitude to lead poisoning, why everyday many innocent people in the US fall victim to gross amounts of lead deposited in their bodies causing immediate death and injury.

you mean we shouldn't eat the paint chips?

Dr Insidious T BoneHammer · « **Reply #251 on:** February 25, 2011, 02:22:19 pm »

Ooooo Paint chips and dip.... if you sprinkle just a dusting of asbestos on top of that...mmmm mmmm now that's goooood eatin'

Mr Peter Harrow, Esq · « **Reply #252 on:** February 25, 2011, 03:18:59 pm »

Quote from: jringling on February 25, 2011, 02:17:08 pm

Quote from: Mr Peter Harrow, Esq on February 25, 2011, 12:26:36 pm
It is absurd considering the US attitude to lead poisoning, why everyday many innocent people in the US fall victim to gross amounts of lead deposited in their bodies causing immediate death and injury.

you mean we shouldn't eat the paint chips?

Why my argument does indeed have something to do with filling people "full of lead"!

It is the over regulation of relatively minor risks, and under regulation of relatively major risks which is a particular peeve.

jringling · « **Reply #253 on:** February 25, 2011, 03:46:14 pm »

Quote from: Mr Peter Harrow, Esq on February 25, 2011, 03:18:59 pm

Quote from: jringling on February 25, 2011, 02:17:08 pm
Quote from: Mr Peter Harrow, Esq on February 25, 2011, 12:26:36 pm
It is absurd considering the US attitude to lead poisoning, why everyday many innocent people in the US fall victim to gross amounts of lead deposited in their bodies causing immediate death and injury.

you mean we shouldn't eat the paint chips?

Why my argument does indeed have something to do with filling people "full of lead"!

It is the over regulation of relatively minor risks, and under regulation of relatively major risks which is a particular peeve.

Ah, now I see what you did... THAT kind of lead...well played... but let us move on lest we start down a path of discussion that shall not be tread upon... on this forum...

Mr Peter Harrow, Esq · « **Reply #254 on:** February 25, 2011, 07:55:54 pm »

Indeed

Wilhelmina Frame · « **Reply #255 on:** February 25, 2011, 08:08:18 pm »

but in all seriousness, what is the problem with sending silver to the US?

Hektor Plasm · « **Reply #256 on:** February 25, 2011, 08:10:12 pm »

Quote from: Major Willoughby Chase on February 21, 2011, 04:34:04 pm

Quote from: WillRockwell on February 21, 2011, 03:01:41 pm
not brass??

Only if you can convince your government to change all their ridiculous export laws added over the past few years

Is brass an option within the Empire?

HP

TimeTinker · « **Reply #257 on:** February 25, 2011, 08:35:34 pm »

The problem with silver is to do with hallmarking etc to meet the standards of both the UK and US authorities. It is just not worth doing for such a small run.

We are going to be producing in lead free pewter to meet international standards. Some will be gold plated to give a nice shiny blingy colour but this is purely a cosmetic/anti allergic treatment not for value so will not require hallmarking, country of origin marking etc.

Brass was discounted because too many people were concerned about allergic reactions. (It is also substantially more expensive to cast and fettle brass rings.)

I am hoping to have the production run on my return from filming and the Khyber weekend next week.

The Sammy · « **Reply #258 on:** February 25, 2011, 08:36:28 pm »

Personally I don't think brass would work... it would look good, but not be too good for a ring. Now silver and gold would, but pewter will look great I think

Just think of it as another irony in steampunk (or a pewtery... sorry)
~Longeye~

Hektor Plasm · « **Reply #259 on:** February 25, 2011, 09:16:45 pm »

Quote from: Augustus Longeye on February 25, 2011, 08:36:28 pm

Personally I don't think brass would work... it would look good, but not be too good for a ring. Now silver and gold would, but pewter will look great I think
Just think of it as another irony in steampunk (or a pewtery... sorry)
~Longeye~

Indeed, Cast Iron would be quite steamy; but would it work in such small, thin sizes?
I don't know enough about cast iron...

HP

Mr Peter Harrow, Esq · « **Reply #260 on:** February 25, 2011, 09:23:00 pm »

Quote from: Wilhelmina Frame on February 25, 2011, 08:08:18 pm

but in all seriousness, what is the problem with sending silver to the US?

It annoys the Werewolf Community.

Major Willoughby Chase · « **Reply #261 on:** February 25, 2011, 09:36:01 pm »

Quote from: Mr Peter Harrow, Esq on February 25, 2011, 09:23:00 pm

Quote from: Wilhelmina Frame on February 25, 2011, 08:08:18 pm
but in all seriousness, what is the problem with sending silver to the US?

It annoys the Werewolf Community.

Surely if we cover it in sparkles it would be okay?

Argus Fairbrass · « **Reply #262 on:** February 26, 2011, 08:52:52 am »

Some interesting points of view on the safety of brass. Fair enough if you have an allergy to it, but I wasn't aware there was more of a danger from that than any other popularly used metal. The last thing I had a reaction to was supposedly 925 silver. Which I've been wearing for years with no problems, just goes to show you can stamp 925 on anything.

http://www.fashion-jewelry-manufacturers.com/brass-jewelry.html

The cost of metal in general has gone up again. But there is plenty of brass jewellry around (has been for centuries I believe). Perhaps there could be a brass run in the future if this design takes off?

BTW I'm just mentioning this for those who may be unduly worried about allergic reactions without trying as it were. Pewter makes perfect sense in this case, and gold plated FTW

maduncle · « **Reply #263 on:** February 26, 2011, 09:32:19 am »

I will be happy to take one in what ever material it comes in!

I am only allergic to being seen around town NOT wearing a BG ring.

Abraham Cog · « **Reply #264 on:** February 26, 2011, 10:41:20 am »

Any chance these rings will be ready for the Assylum?

rod-on · « **Reply #265 on:** February 26, 2011, 10:42:26 am »

Hmmm, keep the sparkles. I'll take one in pewter from you Maduncle when they arrive in Australia.

Cheers
Rod

Aleister Crow · « **Reply #266 on:** February 26, 2011, 06:19:21 pm »

I'm going to have to pass; as much as I want one, pewter does nasty things to my skin, even when plated. It's a shame about the other metals, but the reasons are understandable.

Smaggers · « **Reply #267 on:** February 26, 2011, 06:56:51 pm »

I'll stick a hand up for one. Not sure about size yet.

Lady Ava · « **Reply #268 on:** February 27, 2011, 08:52:48 pm »

Quote from: Major Willoughby Chase on February 25, 2011, 09:36:01 pm

Quote from: Mr Peter Harrow, Esq on February 25, 2011, 09:23:00 pm
Quote from: Wilhelmina Frame on February 25, 2011, 08:08:18 pm
but in all seriousness, what is the problem with sending silver to the US?

It annoys the Werewolf Community.

Surely if we cover it in sparkles it would be okay?

everything can be improved by adding sparkles.

The Sammy · « **Reply #269 on:** February 27, 2011, 09:21:09 pm »

Except Vampires (oh yes I went there

)
~Longeye~

markf · « **Reply #270 on:** February 28, 2011, 12:22:21 pm »

Quote from: Augustus Longeye on February 27, 2011, 09:21:09 pm

Except Vampires (oh yes I went there )
~Longeye~

Could ... not ... resist ...

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The Sammy · « **Reply #271 on:** February 28, 2011, 12:32:31 pm »

Quote from: markf on February 28, 2011, 12:22:21 pm

Quote from: Augustus Longeye on February 27, 2011, 09:21:09 pm
Except Vampires (oh yes I went there )
~Longeye~
Could ... not ... resist ...
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Very good! I hadn't seen that one before...
~Longeye~

Countessa Lenora · « **Reply #272 on:** March 01, 2011, 01:50:11 am »

Quote from: markf on February 28, 2011, 12:22:21 pm

Quote from: Augustus Longeye on February 27, 2011, 09:21:09 pm
Except Vampires (oh yes I went there )
~Longeye~
Could ... not ... resist ...
Spoiler: Show Hide

That is brilliant! (in a non-sparkly way of course)

Professor Griffiths · « **Reply #273 on:** March 09, 2011, 07:11:10 pm »

I want one of these rings for sure! Whats the price?

Frey · « **Reply #274 on:** March 09, 2011, 08:06:32 pm »

Don't mind me, just a quick post to make sure I get updates to this newfangled profile.

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Author Topic: Brass Goggles ring (Read 138280 times)

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