
Bronze Casting & Metal Workshop in Providence, RI
Poyfy, Artist

Forged With Funk
Hot Funk Foundry unites Rhode Island artists, sculptors, and metalworkers to create wearable art. Our belts are powerful expressions of personal style, born through collaboration and ancient processes of metal casting and leather printing. Each metal belt buckle begins as cast metal, shaped through meticulous bronze casting and finished cast in bronze or aluminum—all paired with hand-dyed, printed leather belt straps.
Coming soon—Hot Funk Foundry Metal Workshop Classes. Pour your own cast bronze art, design a custom metal belt buckle, and paint your own leather belt strap while our team shares age-old techniques. You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art—a true statement piece for bold self-expression.
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The Team

Chris Kane
Owner, Founder, Sculptor

Dimitri Ashby
Filmmaker HFF Storyteller

Poyfy
Art Director of Hip-Hop line, Dancer, Artist

Nel Lenore
Production Manager, Artist

Oscar Silva
Metal Casting & Metal Finishing

Nano
Movement Artist & Creative Collaborator

Justin Farmer
Movement Artist & Creative Collaborator

Taylor Perez
Grant Writer, Artist
FAQ
What is each belt made of?
The metal belt buckles are cast bronze or cast aluminum. The buckle hardware is stainless steel. Each printed leather belt strap is made from vegetable tanned cow leather.
Is each item unique?
Yes, each piece is entirely unique and can be considered wearable art. Leather belt straps are cut to order, hand decorated by professional artists, and individually numbered for provenance and collection purposes. All buckles are expertly cast in bronze, hand finished, and carefully patinated by talented artists, resulting in subtle yet unique finishes, even within patterns cast from the same mold.
How can I purchase a belt?
If you would like to purchase an art belt, please use the form below to request more information or to arrange a personalized showing of our current inventory. You can visit us in person at select metal workshop classes or art shows. Any retail exhibition appearances will be listed on this site and on social media.
I'm an artist, how do I get involved?
Let’s talk! Whether you’re an artist interested in exploring metal casting, or experienced in traditional bronze casting techniques, we welcome your collaboration. Reach out through email or social media to discuss opportunities or involvement in our upcoming metal workshop classes or artistic collaborations.