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an expirimental design for a fabric wrist cuff, it ended up beign a bit big and sits a bit on my hand which I'm happy with as I sit hear wearing it. I was inspired by a few diffrent things (coffee cuffs and some leather cuffs , and some expensivecuffs on etsy that weren't quite my cup of coffee but it was a fun project and kept me from thinking about how freaking cold I am today.
Cuff made from lace and lots of vintage buttons. This is a first attempt but it hasn't turned out too badly! Blogged at:- vintagebunty.blogspot.com/
For the 115 in 2015 Group - #4 A Craft
My Crumple Cuff is a modern example of the art and craft of the metalsmith. This is a solid silver wrist cuff, handmade by my great friend Laurie Kern who is an accomplished metalsmith. www.theadventuroussilversmith.com/
How it was made
Take a sheet of solid silver, about 3" high and carefully apply pressure until the metal folds and 'creases' to look like crumpled paper or material. When it is about 2" in height, stop and begin shaping it into a cuff that will fit the wrist. Solder on a border all round, and when it is completed use a special range of chemicals to create a patina and paint it on. Here the inside has a gold lustre (somewhat worn by constant use) and the outside has grey and gold lights to give an aged look. Then polish the high points until they gleam.
A cuff made this way is unique, and made to fit just you. The slight uneven off-vertical tilt is so that the cuff is comfortable to wear, as your wrist and arm are not straight up and down ;o)
The ancient craft of the metalsmith
The craft of working with all manner of metals has been with us for thousands of years. and the skills have been mixed with great artistry too - to give us ancient examples of weapons, jewellery and everyday utensils worked in gold, silver, bronze, copper and iron. We even date periods of history after iron and bronze!
Today we are used to mass-produced metal goods - but there are still people all over the world who work by hand, and craft individual pieces, using the knowledge that has been handed down, and keeping the ancient skills alive.
My 115 in 2015 set is here: Elisa 115 in 2015
My father bought these things in China as presents for his mother & father when he was there in the Navy in the early 1920s. They were passed on to him after his parents' death and so on to me.
I rarely wear shirts which require cuff links now.
Hand dyed lace cuff, embellished with vintage rhinestones, vintage crystals, silver tone findings, sequins and seed beads.....
Now, this little Ford Fusion was driving down the road with no problem. It did pass me on the right at one juncture. He has a tinted license plate cover. This is the exact location where I was pulled over by a nice LMPD officer who indicated he could not read my plates. He said there was a glare on it and he could not read it 300 ft. away. (Note - the sun was setting at the time). He said the plate cover had some mud on it.
I asked the nice officer if I could get out of the car so he could show me the problem. He said I could.
As I exited the vehicle he grabbed my arm, twisting it, and slammed me into the car and proceeded to cuff me, while stating, "Is this what you like?". I asked why he chose to do that. He said "Because you moved too slow". No, officer. I expect you to be able to see well, hear well and act professionally, as that is your job which you accept a salary for. Your job is not to rough up, bruise and maim individuals you believe you can for the "sport" of it. You were well aware I was not a threat to you and your partner. "Serve and Protect" - remember?
He then said I was being detained and walked me to the back of my car. He took my purse (fanny pack) with him into the patrol car and sat with it over 30 minutes. He did go through my address book as he commented on it's contents when he returned. I suggested to his partner perhaps this officer might want to invest in a good pair of glasses and hearing aids.
He gave me a ticket for "improper display of registration plates". This occurred on Good Friday.
I then drove to Auto Zone with the plate cover. Auto Zone stated they were legal in Kentucky but they did then replace the plate cover with a clear one at my request.
The man at Auto Zone told me he also had a problem, and then went on to tell me about the unlawful searches on others that have occurred here in Louisville. He said men and boys were being bodily searched, unlawfully, by police officers while on the road. This one was fairly recent: youtu.be/LtQG0JlCORI
I met a nice lady today who told me the same thing happened to her, and many of her Church friends. She says they just pay them and don't attempt to fight them, as they want a peaceful existence. Even though they did nothing wrong and the charge was false.
I am inviting others from law enforcement AND the military to visit Louisville - they are welcome to ride in the back seat of my vehicle, hunkered down, if/when the next violation occurs. Without identifying themselves, of course. Let's see if *they* get roughed up. I'm 5/2 and weigh 115 lbs. I wonder if they would do the same to someone who was a male, 6' weighing 250 lbs.
The above car doesn't seem to be having any problems.
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Update: 16 November 2018
Appeared in court - with the help of an outstanding Pubic Defender (Christopher Schramm) all charges were dropped. The attorney also advised me of my right to institute legal proceedings against LMPD if I so chose.
It is indeed unfortunate those with any type of hearing, auditory processing or language barriers are not able to be aware of what, exactly, their rights are.
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Update: April 14, 2023
In light of the recent horrendous mass shooting here in Louisville, KY this week on April 10, 2023, a good deal of retrospect is due. Sometimes seeing both sides of the fight to survive makes a world of difference. My heart breaks for this community, their families, the deceased but most especially for 26 year old LMPD Officer Nickolas Wilt, a rookie police officer who previously served as an EMT, firefighter, and emergency dispatcher and is now clinging to life today. We have shootings here every day but this one....this one hits home.
To the officers involved in my above encounter with them on April 16, 2018 - I do owe you both my sincerest apologies for what transpired. No harm done and I hope we can all rethink our roles in this world. Life is precious. Value it - I am thankful I am not walking in your shoes and proud that you do. Thank you. I do understand now how unimportant and petty the 04/16/18 incident really was and appreciate the learning opportunity from you all. You are indeed heroes.
Who is Louisville rookie Officer Nickolas Wilt? - www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/who-is-louisville-officer-ni...
Grey and yellow wrist-cuff - hand-stitched and embroidered, fabric, lace, ric-rac, handmade button, and lots of lovely raw edges.
Blogged (with giveaway).
Smith&Wesson Leg Cuffs fitting even perfect around a small womens neck. A very special kind of jewelry :)
Vorderseite vom asymmetrischen Armreif. Die Cane entstand gestern beim Clayday mit Eva ***
Asymmetrical cuff (front) with windowpane-cane I made yesterday while claying with Eva.
A delicate, floral pattern designed and stitched completely hand creates a unique and romantic cuff style bracelet. I started with a base of purple cotton basted to fabric interfacing and stitched an intricate, floral design in pinks, greens, teals and yellow tones using cotton embroidery floss. When the embroidery was completed, the cuff was backed with very soft pale tan leather and edged with matte metallic gold beads in a brick stitch edging. A sliding tube clasp was added and securely stitched on. The clasp is gold plated. Please note that the beadwork and edge stitching was all done with very sturdy nymo thread.
Dimensions: This cuff will wrap comfortably around a 7 inch (177.8 mm) wrist, and can be worn on wrists smaller than 7 inches. Due to the nature of the closure, the size cannot be adjusted above 7 inches. The cuff is 1.625 inches (41.3 mm) wide.
Leider sieht man es am Foto nicht so gut, aber das mica shift ist auf Hochglanz poliert und der Armreif ist matt.
Must be 96, or 97- Way before the Cuff developed a Complex - still tryin' to squeeze into that leather jacket.
polymer clay cuff bracelet.
all the bracelet seem to have all the colour and interesting stuff on the outside i wanted this bracelet to be a little different.
when worn the complex interior is only glimpsed briefly creating a sense of intrigue.