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Gauge Inc. located in Bronx, NY has been handcrafting unique objects in metal for many years. Founded by Paul Smotrys, a self-taught artist, he started showing his sculpture in Philadelphia in his early twenties. “I’ve always been fascinated by the opposing properties of metal. For example, hard/soft, sharp/smooth, immediate/laborious.”
He met Mie back in 1985, together they started making jewelry. They showed their collection at wholesale shows, Paul made a sign in aluminum, "Gauge nyc" to display in the booth. First customer asked if the letters were for sale, they said no. The second, then the third asked, they said yes.
That was the beginning of designing and making of metal objects in monograms, letters, numbers and words.
It's always have been important to make every item by hand. the products are so clean and simple, the quality had to be superb and it needed to have that individual, show of hand that only handmade items would have.
Some of their objects include decorative letters and words in many styles. Personal cake toppers, coolest initial jewelry in 14k gold and sterling silver.
They have a patented design of wire words with bent back prongs that goes into a wall, making the words to "float" Now imitated by so many designers.
Gauge nyc is truly a pioneer in personalization industry in metal wire and sheets. They now sell all over the world to discerning stores and customers, but still manages to hand craft every item in the studio, beginning to end.
We can ship internationally, please convo us about shipping costs.
ATTENTION: Every item of ours-Gauge Inc. AKA Gauge nyc are copyright protected. They've been documented, as to when, where and how they were designed with the U.S. government.
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Carolyn on Dec 25, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe numbers are perfect! Shipping was extremely fast! Happy customer!
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Robert on Dec 15, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThey looked great and came in plenty of time, couldn't have been happier!
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Skylar on Dec 20, 2022
5 out of 5 starsseller was easy to work with and product was great - great idea!
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Inge on Nov 22, 2022
5 out of 5 starsLove these so much!! Seller was great. They shipped beautifully and quick!
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hohol27 on Nov 22, 2022
2 out of 5 starsThe metal was MUCH thinner than pictured. You can actually bend it. I’m not sure I will be able to display it on a bookshelf. I was expecting something much sturdier.
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About gaugenyc
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Our poetic words wall, ready for patina.
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Here's Paul being BOSS!
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Hammer collection!
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The studio is at Industry City, Brooklyn. We have some old school tools!
Ahead of the metal curve
Gauge Inc. located in Brooklyn, NY has been handcrafting unique objects in metal for many years. Founded by Paul Smotrys, a self-taught artist, he started showing his sculpture in Philadelphia in his early twenties. “I’ve always been fascinated by the opposing properties of metal. For example, hard/soft, sharp/smooth, immediate/laborious.”
He met Mie back in 1985, together they started making jewelry. They showed their collection at wholesale shows, Paul made a sign in aluminum, "Gauge nyc" to display in the booth. First customer asked if the letters were for sale, then said no. The second, then the third asked, they said yes.
That was the beginning of designing and making of metal objects in monograms, letters, numbers and words.
It's always have been important to make every item by hand. the products are so clean and simple, the quality had to be superb and it needed to have that individual, show of hand that only handmade items would have.
Some of their objects include decorative letters and words in many styles. Personal cake toppers, coolest initial jewelry in 14k gold and sterling silver.
Gauge nyc is truly a pioneer in personalization industry in metal wire and sheets. They now sell all over the world to discerning stores and customers, but still manages to hand craft every item in the studio, beginning to end.
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Paul Smotrys
Owner
A self-taught artist, he started showing his sculpture in Philadelphia in his early twenties. “I’ve always been fascinated by the opposing properties of metal. For example, hard/soft, sharp/smooth, immediate/laborious.”
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Mie
Partner/wife
Full time Painter, part time Gauger. Makes sure everything flows in the studio. Paul and Mie have been together since 1985.
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Massi and Manwa
Assistant
We have Manwa, Massi and camera shy Oscar and Jului helping us make everything. They all have specialty like soldering, finishing, etc. but we try to switch the jobs around to make it more fun.
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Otto
Our Baby
Otto comes to the studio when he is off from school, to learn some trade secrets!
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