From Fenders to Fine Art: Christi Schimpke’s Jewelry Journey

On this episode of Break/Fix, the guest is Christi Schimpke, founder of Crash Jewelry. Christi discusses her journey from art history to metalworking and how she began creating sustainable unisex jewelry from the metal scraps of luxury cars like Aston Martins, Porsches, and Lamborghinis. Through experimentation, she developed a unique process for shaping and preserving the metal's factory paint, transforming it into desirable pieces like cuffs, rings, earrings, and corporate gifts. Christi's stories include notable projects with Cadillac, Bentley, and partnerships for charitable events. She shares insights into the challenges of working with different materials and the personal connections people form with her jewelry. The podcast also introduces new co-host Lauren Goodman from the REVS Institute and highlights upcoming events and promotions for Crash Jewelry. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 Meet Christy Schimpke: From Art History to Metalworking 00:47 The Birth of Crash Jewelry 01:29 Christy's Journey into the Autosphere 03:54 Early Challenges and Successes 05:12 The Art and Technique of Crash Jewelry 07:47 Special Projects and Collaborations 16:34 Customer Stories and Personal Connections 23:19 Future Plans and Upcoming Events 25:27 Conclusion and How to Connect ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: Visit Our Website Become a VIP at: Patreon Online Magazine: Gran Touring Follow us on Social: Instagram