Photo Credit: The proud owner of ring and wonderful photographer Nicole Moon Took this image shortly after her engagement to Ryan Monkman this past Christmas (2012) 

"Bluebird Sparrow" Is apart of newest piece in a collection of experimental work involving the rich and tough metal called Titanium. This piece is constructed with a a fresh water pearl in a sterling silver cup-mount, shaped like the crown of a King Sparrow or the north American Blue Bird.  I have had accounts of this ring resembling the peacock and other colorful birds as well.  The silver shank is delicately wrapped in color treated titanium that forms the wings and the head of the bird.  Sterling silver ball rivets  hold the piece together, and mimic the pearl in design (I like how the pearl and rivets resemble an "egg" and thus new birth or renewal).  The inspiration for this functional ring, which I call my little "bird sculpture", came from my Mother and Sister-in-laws distinct love of birds, and my fascination with the shape of their wings. ( Also found in the wing nut series which I will post when I can find the photos!)

Alex Moon:  Collaborated with me on the construction of the ring box which I helped construct the metal insert that holds the lid closed.  Alex fabricated the Apple Tree wood and did all the final assembly.  It makes for a wonderful Concept of the lovely bird hanging out in a apple tree house :D

Thank you to all that helped inspire and conspire with me to make this for my wonderful sister-in-law!

More to come!

These images were taken by Nolan Fehr April 1st, 2011 the great day of my dear Sister and Brother In law's fabulous wedding. His website is linked below.  Both Rings have a  Stainless steel cable I square braided myself, and the significance is that both cables in the rings were cut from the same strand.  I had hoped this to represent their union as one as these are not traditional eternity wedding bands as is the modern trend.

The first ring, as shown directly above, has a sterling silver and white gold settings graciously set by my favorite gem setter and good friend, Chelsae Birch. The Middle Cushion cut stone is what we call "imitation emerald" Tsavorite, which is natural stone treated to look like an Emerald.  The two pink princess cut stones,  are hot pink sapphires (not quite the ruby red color).  The ring itself is held together like a sandwich by 2 screws and two rivets serving as part of design and holding the cable running round the back of the ring to meet the stones.

The second ring gave me the most trouble and I still find it hard to believe that it not as simple as it looks.  The original design was meant to imitate a double band ring on top with a cable set in a groove covered by upper layer. Like a window to show off the cable, but I miscalculated the depth of the groove and ended up with unexpected result.  The upper textured titanium band is riveted  to the stainless steel band and casts a very sexy contrast on the cable. I hear that this ring is reluctantly taken off even to have it cleaned he was so happy with it. It has become the cornerstone of my new work.
 

 please check out Nolan Fehr Photography at:

http://www.lightntime.com/packages.htm

Stainless Steel Wedding band For my Sister March 2011

promise is a promise

I have been a little lazy with the documentation and diligence in updating this blog but as I promised more then year ago some pictures from my recycled body of work.This Untitled bangle bracelet is made from reclaimed plywood and Plexiglas from a construction dumpster.  The idea of married plastic and wood was mine but Alex Moon ended up doing majority of construction of this particular piece and has graciously taken a beautiful picture for me.   The collection consists of four bracelets and were exhibited at the annual Calgary Rock and Lapidary Show May, 2011. 

FELT!
A new experimental line of FOUND MATERIAL art jewellery.

ALUMINUM, WOOD PLASTIC weird junk...
all recovered before the dooming destination of the landfill. these bright and funky designs are spontaneous one of a kind pieces full of fun. In the corporate and industrial industry little thought is given to recyclable materials in their natural form and my premise is to take these beautiful shapes and give them a new life on the body.

There is absolutely more pictures to come

Ok ITS FINISHED!

Huge repair job of seeds over 80 hours, 6 weeks, and 10 tie offs of obsessive self-induced pain. This antique necklace had been broken in three places and the clasp falling apart. It was turned down by other jewellers and for good reason. Now I can catch up on all the other repairs and new pieces I want to make.

Sneak peak of my new work!

"Tension in Series" A collection of art jewellery both functional and non-functional is constructed completely with guitar strings woven together. The series continues to be exhibited and will most recently be at the Rock and Lapidary Club Show in May 2009.  

See below for details.

Working Title: Brace Yourself 1 

Medium:  Guitar strings, string ends, chocolate glass pearls, epoxy.

Date: 21 April 2009