Monday, April 28, 2008

NEW RINGS!

I've been wanting to make a series of simple, vine-inspired forged rings for years now. It all started when my husband, Ben and I collaborated on a few pieces...we called these pieces our "Porta Collection." I made scored and bent, hollow fabricated boat and leaf-shaped elements and he forged elegant vine-like tapers. I thought the combination of my graphic, geometric aesthetic with his more natural, organically influenced forms resulted in some stunning pieces!
"Porta Slide Bracelet" & "Porta Slide Ring"

Ben's "Cipolla"-alabaster & sterling silver vessel
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After all these years, I have finally set aside some time to make a few of these simple vine-like forged rings, inspired by my husband. I'm very happy with the results so far and am continuing to work on more variations. Currently I am test marketing them in my Etsy shop and I may be adding them to my wholesale line in 2009.
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6 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 28, 2008 at 3:41 PM

    wow your pieces are really beautiful! I love them all :)

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  2. Rosebud CollectionApril 28, 2008 at 3:47 PM

    What beautiful work you do..stunning.

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  3. wooliesApril 29, 2008 at 4:22 PM

    GASP what georgeous work!

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  4. Jane Gallagher / HostlerMay 2, 2008 at 7:08 AM

    beautiful!

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  5. ContrariwiseMay 2, 2008 at 10:22 AM

    Simple is actually hard to do. Those designs are masterful. I especially love that last ring.

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  6. loriotndorr::sloriotJune 12, 2008 at 1:37 PM

    beautiful and elegant simplicity...lovely rings!

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