Steampunk Lightbulb Brooch by Denise Humphrey

A brooch is a decorative jewelry item designed to be attached to garments, often to fasten them together. It might not be that popular type of jewelery these days. But Denise Humphrey’s steampunk lightbulb brooch just make it even unusual. These Steampunk Lightbulb Brooch.

Humphrey’s brooches are influenced by the sub-genre of science fiction with its prominent elements of fictional technological inventions. As Humphrey said, “The look and technology of the Victorian era sitting alongside impossible machinery or fantastic creatures is inspiring. I use vintage and antique clock and watch parts, movements and cogs for my creations, along with vintaj brass and sterling silver charms, chains and findings”

In this lightbulb collection, Humphrey’s steampunk lightbulb brooch is made from a spent light bulb with brass fastening. The wings are made from acetate and the legs are wire wound. Each of them is all handmade. If you do want to have a unique brooch on your garment, it can be a perfect conversation starters.

Small Mayfly Lightbulb Brooch

Length: 4 Centimetres; Width: 3.5 Centimetres
Materials: Brass, Glass, Plastic
Style: Victorian

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Large Brass Bumble bee Lightbulb Brooch

Materials: wire, lightbulb
Length of brooch – 8cm
Diameter of bulb – 5cm

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Small Bee Lightbulb Brooch

Length: 8 Centimetres; Width: 5 Centimetres
Materials: Brass, Glass
Recycled

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Tiny steampunk clockwork bee pin brooch

Materials: Bee sculpture, Glass, Pin
This brooch is made from a gold coloured tiny bee bulb sculpture. It fastens with a pin and clasp and measures approx 1cm long by 1.2cm wide.

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