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Read about how these hearts were made here: srolfe.com/2013/02/12/valentines-day-the-assemblage-way/
I chose an Australian gum tree pod as my found object. It is set with blind rivets and held in place by tension and some stitches that I pulled up in metal.
I chose an Australian gum tree pod as my found object. It is set with blind rivets and held in place by tension and some stitches that I pulled up in metal.
I found this on the street in Boston on Sunday. Attn Joseph B: I think she's really sorry. Please go home!
Found Objects : sewing machine parts.
For size reference, the bobbins in the lower left quadrant are 1.25"
long.
Pieces for a no longer extant sewing machine from the "Domestic S. M.
Co." that were "Pat. Apd. for, E. J. Toof, New Haven, Conn."
A pair or cuffs based on a pair by Fulco Verdura, made from iron fencing material and set with chalcedony, garnets, blue topaz, citrine and olive-green CZ.
Taken with Panasonic 20mm f1.7 lens on Panasonic GX7.
This necklace just was awarded First Place at the Visual Arts Exchange "Unfettered" show. It is made from a deconstructed vintage straight razor.
I took a wonderfully distressed vintage faucet handle and secured a watch case in its center. This allowed me to put resin in and then carefully add steampunk goodies, mainly watch parts but some hardware items as well. The faucet handle measures about 2 1/4" in diameter and hangs from a double link 16" chain that has a safety clasp. Suitable for male or female adornment.
This steampunk necklace honors the memory of the woman who inspired the Beatles' song, "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds". It started with a watch part from a defunct vintage watch. I carefully placed black jewelers' resin in the decorative ring before adding the vintage rhinestone pin fragment over the authentic late 1800's tintype. I textured the outer edge of the watch ring before adding the blingy Swarovksi fireball--love these! Then I riveted on a retaining ring before hanging all this steamy delight on a 18" vintage pearl chain.
The Grass is Greener is based on my looking across Sandringham towards the Wash whilst eating my favourite chocolate. It uses a tea towel from the remaindered basket at the Sandringham house shop and transferred and drawn images. A reminder, that no matter how well off we think people are, with responsibility comes duty and even the Royal Family have to look after their estate.
Read about how these hearts were made here: srolfe.com/2013/02/12/valentines-day-the-assemblage-way/
I found this tree in the forest and thought what a cool knarley old tree! Then I noticed that someone had hung a mobile made from beads, natural string and a ringwoven from willow or some such thing. The whole looked rather cool.
Here is an homage to one of my favorite and most-respected artists. The Frida image has been attached to a brass disc with resin. I have also used gold leaf, eggshell, more resin, artist's glitter and mica to achieve the levels and depth in the centerpiece. She is securely riveted to a vintage filigree which boasts a Swarovski crystal dangle. The asymmetrical chain is brass and copper-plated brass with vintage brass beads as accents. A lobster clasp secures the 18" chain. I am a trained silversmith and have constructed this piece to give a lifetime of adornment and enjoyment. One of a kind!
Curious and perfectly pilloried chicken-bone, looming maniacally before the sprawling monad of downtown Dallas.
My fabric folder, made a few years ago and my first card, my favourite in the middle, and just added my latest find the King of Hearts.
A gorgeous and slightly spiky filigree steel band has been embellished with a vintage brass medallion on the front. This medallion has a wonderful tawny patina. The opening of the cuff is adorned with antique brass chandelier trim. This cuff will comfortably fit wrists sized 7-8". I am a trained silversmith and have riveted this piece together to last several lifetimes, no glues were used.
This happy little fella was started in Michael de Meng's Mad Alchemist's Cabinet workshop at Valley Ridge Art Studio. He consists of an old box, doll arms, deer skull, plastic bags, an old stand, a stone, a clock part, two sleigh bells and some transfers. Oh yeah, and a home-made condom. Exhibited in The Riverwest Artists' Associations February gallery show The Thin Line, a thematic exhibition that explores the infamous thin line between love and hate which ran February 13 – March 11, 2010.
Just to show that not everything I make has to be distressed or patina'ed. This piece started with another watchcase back from fellow steamteam member dbvictoria. It may be a low-karat gold, but I couldn't find any markings that prove it. The plane finding fit perfectly and was riveted on along with a clock gear and a beautiful rectangular vintage watch face. The little bird dangles below the assemblage. For more movement, the plane's propellers spin freely. The 3 1/2" x 2 1/4" centerpiece hangs from a clear-coated 16" brass chain that closes with a safety catch.