How we got here
For years, Barb, Lisa, Paul, and Todd enjoyed getting together to share great food, experiment with "crazy cooking," and savor good conversation over a glass of bourbon or a favorite liqueur. Those gatherings were never just about the meal. They were about creativity, curiosity, and the joy of making something unique together. Not to mention great friends, tons of fun, and enthusiastic conversation!
That's where we started brainstorming and where B&L Foundry was born.
The name carries two meanings. It represents Barb & Lisa, whose creativity helped spark the adventure (that's the Barb part), while also serving as a playful nod to Bourbon & Liqueur, the drinks that often accompany our evenings of laughter and inspiration. Paul completes our trio, bringing his own imagination and enthusiasm to every new project. And not to forget Todd, who puts up with our shenanigans and the workshop in his basement.
Today, B&L Foundry is a passion project where creativity meets history.
Each pendant begins with an authentic, circulated vintage coin that has spent years, or even decades, in the hands of countless people around the world. Every coin has crossed borders, witnessed history, and carried stories that can only be imagined.
Rather than allowing these small pieces of history to disappear into collections or forgotten drawers, B&L Foundry gives them a new purpose. Each coin is carefully selected, cleaned, and permanently preserved in a crystal-clear, hand-poured resin bezel, transforming it into a one-of-a-kind pendant that celebrates both its past and its future.
No two pieces are exactly alike. Variations in the coins, the handcrafted resin, and the natural character that comes with age make every pendant unique. Each one is more than jewelry, it's a conversation piece, a connection to another place and time, and a reminder that ordinary objects often have extraordinary stories.
At B&L Foundry, we believe that history should be carried, shared, and enjoyed. Every pendant is handcrafted with care, preserving not only a vintage coin but also the spirit of creativity, friendship, and discovery that inspired us to begin this journey.
We're just getting started, and we're excited to see where the next idea takes us.