Monday, November 11, 2013

Experimental Rings Design Review

Inspirational Guidance for Experimental Rings:

Textile Techniques in Metal:










Unconventional Rings:



Dukno Yoon Kinetic Rings.  Imitate flight of birds







Jennifer Crupi- Mimicking gestures


Wearable Sculpture Jewelry by Artist Jennifer Crupi for Gestural Expression

Jennifer Crupi "Power Gesture Aluminum"






Israeili artist Ronit Baranga (born in 1973) uses clay and porcelain to craft some really disturbing tableware that would probably instantly make you lose your appetite.    Already known for her strange sculptures, Baranga applied her creepy creativity to the kitchen, putting realistic mouths and fingers on dishes and cups.
Ronit Baranga




Sunday, October 13, 2013

Milling/Fabrication: Project 3


Furniture Silhouettes:













Architectural Inspiration:












Inspiration for Bangle:
   --I will be looking to Gothic Architecture and embellishments during this time period.












Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Die Forms- CNC Milled Die project

Research images:  Die Formed Jewelry

Two Pod Pendant of oxidized Sterling and pearl: by Barbara Bayne (ArtfulHome.com)


Her forms have become more organic over the years, and she has picked up a couple Niche awards



(Taken From http://thejewelryloupe.com/barbara-bayne-from-the-woods/)


photo

Electroforming and Enameling: Brooches

Sunday, September 8, 2013

Revisited Locket Sketches

In Detail locket Sketches




*Porcelain hands linked together with tubing and uses rope.  




*Stone setting on the face of the locket serves as a tension fit for the clasp.
* Clasp will be twisted wire with a low-tech hinge.
*Porcelain hand will be fit into the locket by silver tubing. 


*Pedestal for the locket will be made from twisted wire.  I took inspiration from bathtub legs.  

Initial Locket Sketches Design Review