WELCOME TO METAL ICE

My dad and I began casting pendants in 1996. Since then, I have met people who have told me about their particular piece - where they got it, the countries it has visited, the adventures it has been a part of, the conversations it has inspired and... the meaning that has been made. Each one has developed differently. Each one has a story.

I am Kurt Feschuk. My dad, Peter, is a retired industrial arts teacher who taught me to work with metal. Some of my earliest works were large steel cutouts of improbable lifeforms ( www.metalice.com/species ). These creatures seemed like their own species - captured in metal - frozen in time. We called them metal ice (read the fish). Over time, these metal ice species got smaller. On weekends, my dad and I began casting pewter species in his garage. These became the first pendants. I wore some and gave some to friends. That's how it all started...

After a bachelors degree in pacific and asian studies (University of Victoria), I spent four years in Asia, mostly teaching English in Japan and exploring the idea of writing. I learned that in a global culture there are many different ways to communicate. Language can be simple. Returning to Canada, I examined symbolism as a worldwide language (masters degree in education from SFU). While studying, I continued to cast pendants.

For eight years now, I have been making pendants full time. My wife, Astrid, designs our packaging, business cards and website. Check out her work at http://www.groovetrotter.com.

Over the years we have sold thousands of pendants and probably provided a starting point for millions of conversations and connections. We have developed a clean, simple look that is easy to read and appreciate. I hope each one of our necklaces will represent a unique and meaningful story to whoever wears it.

We always welcome feedback (metalice@telus.net).

Enjoy.