Narragansett Beer Bangle and "Howdy Neighbor" earrings from McMillan Metals

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Description
Patrick Mcmillan, founder of Mcmillan Metals donated this bangle and earrings celebrating Rhode Island's own Narragansett beer. Handmade, the bangle and earrings are both made of brass and a Narragansett can. The earrings are hung of surgical steel ear wires.
Patrick has been a practicing metal smith/jeweler since 2003 after receiving his BFA from Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. After graduating, he has continued his education and experience in the jewelry and metals field by working with different artists, businesses, and individuals. Many projects have included a variety of metalwork ranging from production jewelry and custom silversmithing to blacksmithing, metal restoration, and repair.
In 2006, Patrick moved to England where he earned his Masters of Art in Jewelry, Silver-mithing and Related Products from the Birmingham School of Jewelry. After two years abroad, Patrick is now living in Providence, Rhode Island teaching and continuing his studio work for private clients and exhibitions.