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Wondrous Centipede Brooch | Brass Lost-Wax Cast Enamel Pin B02
Wondrous Centipede Brooch | Brass Lost-Wax Cast Enamel Pin B02
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Once it shed its armour for the ancient pharmacopoeia — now it wears gold, and lets the algorithm count its legs. The Wondrous Centipede Brooch B02 is a hand-finished statement pin cast in solid brass using the traditional lost-wax method, capturing every segment, every claw, and every antenna of the centipede in obsessive anatomical detail. Available in two editions: the Colour Edition, finished with hand-applied black and amber enamel resin on the body segments; and the Raw Brass Edition, left in its natural aged brass finish — warm, oxidised, and unapologetically ancient. A hundred legs, a thousand years of nerve.
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Designed by Wondrous — a label rooted in the belief that animals are nature's greatest designers. The centipede, one of nature's oldest predators, has survived unchanged for 430 million years. This brooch honours that resilience: cast using the lost-wax precision method, each piece is individually finished by hand. The Colour Edition features hand-applied enamel resin in black and burnt amber, with gold-tone brass legs and antennae. The Raw Brass Edition is left uncoated — the natural oxidation of the brass deepens over time, developing a rich, living patina unique to each piece.
- Length: approx. 3.54 in / 90 mm
- Width: approx. 1.18 in / 30 mm
- Weight: approx. 20 g / 0.71 oz
- Material: Solid brass (lost-wax cast)
- Colour Edition finish: Hand-applied black & amber enamel resin on body segments; gold-tone brass legs and antennae
- Raw Brass Edition finish: Natural aged brass — no coating, develops patina over time
- Fastening: Butterfly clutch pin (secure, suitable for thick fabrics)
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The Colour Edition features hand-applied black and amber enamel resin on the body segments, giving it a dramatic, jewel-like appearance. The Raw Brass Edition is left in its natural aged brass finish — warm, oxidised, and sculptural. Both are cast from the same mould using the lost-wax method.
Yes — intentionally. Raw brass develops a natural patina with wear and exposure to air, deepening from bright gold to a rich, warm bronze. This is a feature, not a flaw. To slow the process, store in a sealed pouch when not in use.
Each piece is individually hand-finished, so slight variations in enamel texture, colour depth, and surface finish are natural and expected — this is a hallmark of handmade craftsmanship, not a defect.
We offer free worldwide shipping. UK orders arrive in 7–12 business days; international orders in 7–20 business days. Each brooch is carefully packaged to arrive in perfect condition.
We accept returns within 30 days of delivery. Please contact us at admin@ibrilliance.shop to initiate a return. Items must be unworn and in original condition.
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Nature is the original designer. Animals roam freely as the greatest creative force — giving us endless inspiration. Through a unique perspective combined with traditional craft, we restore the spirit of all living things: resilient, untamed, and full of life.
This piece is crafted using the lost-wax casting method (失蜡法精铸) — an ancient technique in which a wax model is encased in ceramic, burned out, and replaced with molten brass. This process captures microscopic surface detail impossible to achieve by stamping or die-casting. The Colour Edition is additionally finished with hand-applied enamel resin (滴胶工艺). Due to the nature of both techniques, slight surface variation between pieces is inherent and expected.
- Do not wear whilst bathing or swimming.
- Colour Edition: hand-applied enamel resin — surface texture and colour depth will vary slightly between pieces.
- Raw Brass Edition: natural patina will develop over time — this is an intentional characteristic of uncoated brass.
- Store in a sealed pouch or box to protect the surface and slow oxidation.
