Announcement
Since 2008. Made in New York City USA. Shipped from NYC USA.
Welcome to Blue Bayer Design NYC The Etsy shop. All the pieces you see here are original design carvings which were designed, and created in NYC using local resources. Most of the work is cast in purified reclaimed metal. My goal is to provide you with unique quality collectable pieces and a foster a lasting artist/collector relationship.
Instagram :
www.instagram.com/bluebayer/
“Like Me” - Here is a link to my Facebook Fan page :
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Blue-Bayer-Design-Studio-NYC/205085079526473
Environmental impact statement:
All items are produced locally using recycled metals. Pick up of items is done via subway or bicycle. Almost all materials such as chain and clasps ect are sourced here in NYC.
Shipping is done by the US Postal Service in order to keep air delivery to a minimum.
Packaging is sourced and made in the US.
The studio recycles paper and cardboard and keeps waste to a minimum.
All pieces come gift boxed. If you would like a little bow included please let me know in the message to the shop as you check out.
"What separates Blue Bayer from other designers of risky jewelry, is that his attitude is genuine and sustainable...from his NYC studio, he creates unsettling and strange pieces, combining found objects with gold, silver and diamonds..."
Vogue Spain Special Jewelry Edition Winter 2010-11 Featured artist.
Shipping options within the US :
First Class is about a week transit time to California. East Coast runs around 3 days. NYC metro is next day and so on. This comes with tracking. $4- $6
Priority Mail :
East Coast 2 days.
West Coast 3-5 days.
Express is 1 to 2 days guaranteed with tracking. ** $22.
Shipping options International :
First Class is 10 days plus. Tracking in most countries. $14.55 based on weight
Priority International is 6 to 10 days with tracking in most countries. $34
Express International 3 to 5 days with tracking. ** $62
France : Due to rampant loss some items must got Express Mail with signature confirmation.
** All delivery times are in given business days.
** Select high value items to certain countries will only be sent express with tracking.
** Please be aware of your country's import taxes before ordering.
Video.
Would you like a behind the scenes look at how some of the pieces are made ? Have a look at this 2 minute video. It's hot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9afwn4eWdPE
About how the items are made : Soup to nuts made in NYC.
All the items that are reproducible like cast pieces are cast in Manhattan. Being that space is limited and casting is potentially dangerous I use professional casters.
Do you know how to cast ? Yes of course. I've done it. It's really magic and it's pretty simple but there are laws about casting in NYC for good reason. I do have an upstate casting barn fantasy that may one day come into being.
Metals. All the metals I have cast are reclaimed and purified recycled material from a bonded US source.
Polishing and finishing. I do that at the studio. I have a basic tumbler, flex shaft, steam cleaner, and two station polish and buff machine.
Stones. I select stones in person from a few small dealers on 47th street.
Stone setting.
Some of the stone setting I do at the shop. More expensive stones ( diamonds ) I take to my man Jose on 47th street.
Engraving.
Did you know one of those machines is $4000 ? I have personalized engravings done by James at JMK on 47th street. I just don't have space for an engraving machine at the studio but it would be really cool to have one.
Carving.
I have a couple friends of many years who carve for the line. Both live and work here in NYC.
Cad design.
Well, a couple pieces where made by hired guns. The heart vase for example was a cad generated project. There are some larger items that lend themselves to cad design. But to be honest for now the human hand just does a better job. I'm not a big fan of cad. Not for any far reaching artistic reason. The technology just isn't there yet especially for the organic forms I work in.
So, none of this is made in China ? Nah, I've talked to plenty of people who go that route and really I just want to be able to sit across the desk from the people that I am working with and check the quality two or three times a week. I have an artistic relationship with the family that does the casting in NYC. We solve problems together. More than once a completely different piece has been invented by someone there saying : " Wait ! what if we do like this ? ! " You don't get that if you aren't there to build that relationship.
I'm a prolific tinker who is coming out with new work all the time.
Would you like an occasional update on new works, news and sales ? I won't bombard you nor sell or share your email I promise. There is also an unsubscribe option that is easy to use as well.
Copy and paste this link into your browser :
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To keep up with what's new please take a minute and add me into your social media stream so we can stay in touch.
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LEAD FREE PLEDGE: Concerning the cast pieces for sale on my site. I do all of the casting here in NYC. We have some of the most stringent environmental laws in the country. The DEP ( Dept of Environmental Protection) spot tests the facilities I use with unannounced inspections monthly.
Cruelty free commitment : No animals are ever harmed in the creation of my work. I don't sell animal parts, teeth, bones ect regardless of the source.
If you have any requests please put them in the message to the seller when you buy it.
About getting your piece to you:
All pieces come carefully packed in a cotton lined jewelry box.
If you missed it I was the feature artist on Etsy, Here is the interview have a look :
http://www.etsy.com/featured_seller.php?featured_user_id=5503280
Proud Team Member of Etsy's Cabinet of Curiosities.
Visit our team profile page at: http://team.etsy.com/viewteam.php?id=411
Press/ stylists : If you are interested in pulling pieces for a professional shoot please email me and drop by the studio showroom on East 2nd street in Manhattan.
Bluebayer [!at] gmail.com
If you are an established retailer with a brick and mortar shop contact me for wholesale pricing. If you are an online only retailer I tend to set the bar a bit higher as to what kinds of sites I will have my work on.
Please make me a favorite seller so you can find me again!
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Reviews
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Jessie on Feb 4, 2023
5 out of 5 starsAmazing product. Very high quality. I was initially bummed it didn’t fit on other bottles. But when I put it on, I fell in love with it. Thick, sturdy product. Damn near knocked out one of my teeth when I was swinging on my neck lol. Very nice chain. Very leak proof. Great customer service. I would absolutely purchase this product and others from seller.
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Devon on Jan 27, 2023
5 out of 5 starsLove the design - very lightweight but sturdy. The chain that comes with it is nice as well.
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山 on Oct 31, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe top fit perfectly with no leaks. The piece itself is incredibly well made and detailed. Definitely a nice accessory when pupping out.
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Jacqueline on Jan 29, 2023
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful locket! It's a present, and I think she'll love it!
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Jenna on Jan 26, 2023
5 out of 5 starsthis was a very gorgeous anniversary gift for my partner. they wear it everyday and love it. it has also held up pretty well and looks beautiful
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Gorp on Jan 23, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThis ring is stunning in person! Diamond and Ruby eyes give it a captivating sparkle. This is another home run by Blue Bayer!
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Gorp on Jan 23, 2023
5 out of 5 starsLove this bat pendant with diamond eyes! Another Blue Bayer homerun!
About BlueBayerDesignNYC
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Display details in the studio.
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The workshop at Blue Bayer Design Studio.
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Why not just make it in NYC ?
I have been selling my work on the street for 20 years. I started at The Key West Sunset Celebration in 1989. From there I traveled selling work on Grateful Dead tour for many years and fell into the Renaissance Faire circuit which I am still part of.
Having traveled all over the world selling my pieces I found myself living in NYC and selling on the street with a great community of artists in the East Village on Astor place. Katwise would pull her crazy colorful bus up and we really had a happening going.The NYPD under pressure from the East Village " business improvement district " BID shut it down in 2008.
Someone suggested selling on Etsy. With the help and encouragement of some good friends I opened my shop and it took off. It's been a wild ride.
I choose to produce the pieces in NYC because I can keep a tight control on quality and because some of the world's best carvers, casters and stone setters are all a few minutes away.
I'm truly grateful for the chance to make my work and have access to you, the collectors and supporters of this odd en devour.
Shop members
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Blue Bayer
Owner, Maker, Designer, Curator
I am a full time artist and designer living and working in New York's Lower East Side. I work in metal and love to create lasting, interesting and well made pieces with a story.
Production partners
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Adam and Eve Casting
NY, United States
A husband and wife casting team on 47th street in NYC's diamond district.
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Anoca Casting
New York, NY
Anoca casting casts pewter pieces for me.
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Metal Caster
New York, NY
I cast with a small family owned business located in Midtown Manhattan. They are the best at what they do and really a great help to me in my creative process. I spend hours hashing out ideas with them. They are as excited about making things as I am
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A US based printing company
Las Vegas, NV
Gearbubble is a US based order fulfillment company based in the US. They print on mug shirts hats ect in the US and ship from US based production locations.
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Voodoo 3D printing
Brooklyn, NY
Voodoo is a small 3D printing company printing 3D material in Brooklyn.
Shop policies
I am pretty much a one-man operation, with a few helpers, so that means you are dealing with me directly, and not some large automated corporation. Please realize that my products are hand-made and may not look precisely like the item's corresponding photos. There are slight casting, construction, and color variations on each individual piece, in addition to the subjective imagery inherent in the photography itself. It can be difficult to really understand the piece until you have it in your hands. Fortunately, customers are almost always more impressed with the pieces than they are with the pictures. That said, please communicate with me via Etsy for special inquiries and I will do my best to take good care of you. I appreciate your support of my work! Also, all of my pieces come gift-boxed.
Accepted payment methods
Returns & exchanges
Cancellations
Cancellations: not accepted
Please contact the seller if you have any problems with your order.