gaugenyc
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Announcement
Thank you for all your support! We are nearing 10,000 sales. Thank you for acknowledging quality and craftmanship, we are so grateful.
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.
Announcement
Thank you for all your support! We are nearing 10,000 sales. Thank you for acknowledging quality and craftmanship, we are so grateful.
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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Lisa on Apr 27, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThe table numbers are absolutely beautiful and so modern. Highly recommend!
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April on Apr 21, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLove my numbers! Perfect modern touch for my 50th birthday table. Substantial and I love the little feet on the bottom so that the numbers stand up. I chose gold and love love love them!
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Natalie on Apr 20, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI am so excited!!!! I absolutely LOVE these!!!!! I can't wait to order more!!!! They came in a timely manner and they are so awesome. The event is not for a couple of months, so I don't have any pics to post yet, but I will when I set up the table!!!! Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!!
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Michelle on Apr 19, 2021
4 out of 5 starsI had ordered here before, but this time the metal was thinner than the last ones he made for me and I ordered exact same height. I was not given a choice of metal thickness only height.
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maddyrae95 on Feb 19, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI’ve been wanting this for years and I don’t know why I waited so long! I am so happy with my order, it arrived fast and just as pictured! Thank you!! Highly recommend!
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Bradleymae on Apr 5, 2021
4 out of 5 starsWay smaller than expected but my fault for not paying attention to the earring’s dimensions, which are clearly posted. Still not worth the price though.
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Karen on Feb 17, 2021
5 out of 5 starsWe love our original piece. He was great to work with and timely. I highly recommend.
About gaugenyc
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Here's Paul being BOSS!
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Our poetic words wall, ready for patina.
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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.
Shop members
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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!
Shop policies
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
- Items on sale
Returns and exchange details
Payment
Shipping
Allow 7-10 days for delivery. Expedited shipping is available upon request. You will receive an email with tracking information once your shipment has been processed. We are not responsible for lost packages due to incorrect address entry by the customer.
We ship internationally using USPS.
Additional policies and FAQs
Thanks again for your visit!