I've a feeling there's a wide variety of stuff out there...I'm not really thinking of engraved, or cast stuff tho...more like the stuff you might make in the garage with metalworking equipment...plasma torch, band saw, laser/water table, stuff like that.

I have this crazy idea that I can combine some traditional and natural elements with a modern sort of machine shop look, and make it look good.

Anyone have pictures to post?

The most important question at the moment, for me anyway, is what else needs to be incorporated to the back of the piece, in order to attach it (preferably without glue, rivets or heat...I'm a fasteners kind of guy) to leather, hair, etc.? Rings? Threaded hole to clamp the material in place?

Thanks,
Sean