So, the pieces will retain their appearance, and the finish will not wear off or patina further. Models are then processed to achieve your desired finish, and sprayed with a sealant.
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The models then go through an infusion process that replaces the glue with bronze, creating a full metal product. Everyday carry products that remind the holder that time is fleeting, and tomorrow is uncertain, so. At this stage of the process, the objects are very fragile, similar to wet sand. To build steel models, special 3D printers deposit small drops of glue onto layers of stainless steel powder, one layer at a time, until the print is complete. This can create small, round marks on the final product that appear smoother and more polished than the rest of the product. The bronze infiltration process also requires the addition of sprues that are broken off and polished away after infusion. No products were found matching your selection. If there is a higher concentration of Bronze near the surface of the product, it will take on more of Bronze’s deep brown color. Carpe Diem EDC Everyday carry products that remind the holder that time is fleeting, and tomorrow is uncertain, so seize the day. The way that bronze infiltrates into the steel can vary, and this changes the color of your piece. These two sayings are separated by roses, a subtle suggestion to take time, pause and smell the rosesĪntique bronze finish (brass alloy - chemically aged).The Bronze Steel and Gray Steel pieces are 3D printed 420 Stainless Steel infused with bronze, and have a final composition of approximately 60% steel and 40% bronze. The reverse shows a "Tree of Life" with the words "CARPE DIEM" for "Seize the Day." Surrounding the tree of life are the words "FAC VITAM INCREDIBILEM" for "Make an incredible life for yourself" and "MEMENTO VIVERE" for "Remember to live". "TEMPUS FUGIT" for "Time Passes" and "MEMENTO MORI" for "Remember Death." Be present in the lives of friends and family.įor the text on the coins, Jim chose Latin: Do good for others who are not as fortunate as you. On the back side of his original Carpe Diem coin was a simple message, "Carpe Diem," meaning " Seize the day" and "M ake your life extraordinary." Carpe Diem EDC Memento Mori Antique Bronze Finished Challenge Coin. Carpe Diem EDC Tempus Fugit Curio - Solid Bronze. " Death Waits" was his very real, if somber, reminder that at the end of all our days of life, there is only the certainty of death. Carpe Diem EDC Tempus Fugit Curio - Bronze Steel. " Time passes" or "time flies" became more of a reality each day as Jim himself approached the age of 50. What makes the Memento Mori Stone stand out is the fact that it’s cast from bronze silver steel. Jim is a staple in the everyday carry community, and when not tinkering with his creations at Carpe Diem EDC, he is helming Giant Mouse Knives. The gear wheel on the stin of the skull is found in all mechanical watches and is a symbol of the passing of time. Carpe Diem EDC is the passion of none other than Jim Wirth. The skull on the face of the coin symobolizes death. " When I designed my Original Carpe Diem Coin, I wanted a challenge coin that could be carried and given away to friends and family, that would remind the holder that time is fleeting, that death waits at the end for all of us, and that it is important to make the most of every day." Jim Wirth, founder of Carpe Diem EDC
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