Ponoko - All items tagged with Jewelry Finalist July08

Nautilus Earrings

DSCulp — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 02:13:27 GMT

The nautilus has survived relatively unchanged for the last 500 million years and is known for its unique and beautiful shell. This shell presents one of the finest natural examples of a logarithmic spiral. This same spiral shows itself in the construction of storms, the arms of galaxies, the behaviour of insects and birds, the blooming of a flower and even the nerves of the human cornea. It is for this reason that it is sometimes referred to as “God’s Fingerprint” and perhaps why it resonates so strongly as a symbol of beauty. I chose the nautilus as my inspiration for these unique earrings and realized them in three very distinct variations. The first highlights the beauty of the geometry itself by laser cutting the progressively smaller and smaller patterns of each ring. The second relies on laser etching to convey the beauty of this sacred pattern. The third combines my love of copper and sandwiches it between two layers of 3mm black acrylic to create a striking contrast. Each is approx 48mm x 33mm and is made from 3mm black acrylic.

Swallowtail Butterfly Brooch

DSCulp — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:20:27 GMT

This is another of the butterflies of my youth but this is the one that got away. With a wingspan of up to 12cm the Tiger Swallowtail is one of the largest butterflies in North America. They often rest in the sun with their wings fully spread and their vivid yellow colouring makes a lasting impression. They weren’t very common where I lived and when I did see one it was a special occasion that would send me running for the net with excitement. Things were different then, and it seemed perfectly normal to have a display box of these delicate creatures. I never did catch a Tiger Swallowtail and as an adult, looking back, I’m glad I didn’t. I have no idea what happened to my childhood collection, but the excitement that I feel whenever I see one of these magnificent creatures always takes me back to those simpler times. The delicate patterns of the wings are cut from 3mm black acrylic, and the brilliant yellow is recreated with brass foil. Brooch is 78mm x 40mm (approx 3” x 1.6”) and each is signed and numbered. Limited edition of 100.

Rotating Earring

Producer — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:13:55 GMT

Inspired by the colors and shapes of summer flowers, this earring has two sides. Each side is a different color acrylic and both rotate around a center pivot. This allows the wearer to create different designs with the overlapping laser-cut floral patterns. Available in several different combinations of colored and clear acrylic.

Pulsera

rod — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:47:43 GMT

Form and Function. Made from 3mm acrylic, it comes in various fashionable colours. No assembly required. Just grab your favorite sarong, and off you go. Use it to organise your sarongs, ie. keep them wrapped. Use it to secure your sarong, in clip-like fashion, whether you wear yours around your hips or around your body. Finally use it on your wrist. Form and Function. The "Pulsera" bangle, wrap it, clip it,wear it.

simply charmed

Lease — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:53:39 GMT

what makes summer summer? It's the little things; the memories of childhood, the sun, the holidays, the beach, bbq's, sunglasses, music, relaxing, icecream's melting down your fingers in the heat, trying to find shade somewhere, beating on your siblings, meeting with mates, being lazy, everything and yet nothing, you know? So how can summer be expressed? It's different for everybody, that's why this is the perfect summer jewelry; it's relaxed, it's funky, it's fun. Acrylic charms on a fine silver chain. It can represent who you are, you get to customise it to the max All you need to do is simply decide if you want a necklace or a bracelet, choose the charms, choose how many colours you want and "snap" you have a snazy piece that no one else has you and summer at your best. simply charmed. PLEASE NOTE: When you buy this item, you NEED to email me at lisahowell16@hotmail.com so you can tell me 1. if you want a necklace or a bracelet 2. the charms you have picked (I can send you a clear copy of the charms) The number will be determined by if you buy a necklace or a bracelet 2. the materials and colours 3. what colour colour chain and fastenings you want I have not added all the options here because it would take too long!

Cellular

brevity — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:12:28 GMT

Inspired by natural geometries found in nature. An acrylic pendant on sterling silver chain. This necklace hangs right at the nape of your neck and comes with a 2” extender chain. The pendant is 3.5"w x 2"h.

Transient Cool - a pendant/fan

nervous — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:00:02 GMT

Perfect for summer, this lovely necklace doubles as a stylish fan. The design features a ten layer pattern which transforms in three dimensions. It is at once highly geometric and organic. The morphing profile gives the open fan a shape reminiscent of a nautilus while the pattern inside radiates like a flower. It is riveted together with an aluminum tube so that it can both hang as a pendant and easily be transformed into a fan. It hangs from a 24" sterling silver chain. Dimensions: 5.4" x 1.6" x .4" (in pendant form)

Twin Pops Charm

rhymeswithfun — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:00:19 GMT

Here's a cute charm to make you smile! What's summer without fruity twin pops? Even if they're a little grumpy from the hot summer sun...give them some love before they melt away! [etched 0.12 inch thick red acrylic]

I see sea horses

SuperVery — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:17:00 GMT

I've always loved seahorses and since summer to me = beach, i thought I would play around with some fanciful beach creatures. rastering on the tinted acrylic will give a really nice effect of movement and the waves. this is a pendant, designed to be worn a lot