Hinges & Gears
by Joan Williams.
(Springfield, Missouri USA)
I had a lot of fun creating this bracelet out of re-purposed
materials – hinges and clock gears! The owner of one of the local bead stores always has a great selection of these things and I love to dig through them for inspiration.
Once I got the design figured out, it was really easy to put together – I simply attached the gears to the hinges with large links from a Vintaj chain. The rusty little flower was wired to the gear with a bead and a ballpoint headpin. As I prefer a monochromatic look, I only added a hint of color with Gilders paste, but a whole different look could be achieved by painting the pieces different colors or adding bright beads.
Oh, and the best thing is – I was invited to teach a class for this bracelet at the bead store!
Joan Williams
Lilruby – jewelry design and more at Etsy
Comments:
I love repurposed pieces
by: Leigh
because they have so much character and this one is so different. I love all the gears.
Too cool!
by: Lynda
Love looking at each individual element that together make such a cool piece of jewelry.
perfect display
by: pat barden
iparticularly like how you put a piece of such materials on a display as that–incredibly nice set up
Very original
by: Ana
Such a very original design, it will be noticed everywhere. Great work and very artistic.
re: comments
by: Joan
Thanks so much to all of you for your kind comments!
Very nice!
by: Kristina
It really has a steam punk feel to it. I would totally wear something like that.
Creativity
by: Jewlery By Luet and Co
Very creative! Who would’ve thought those items would be so cute together!
Clasp
by: Angela
What did you use for the clasp? Love this bracelet !!
Thank you.
