Rings, rings and more rings. Last week was a bit of a 'ringfest' where I made use of my new ring mandrel. Mandrels make shaping rings easy.
I enjoy working on a group at once, modifying and changing parts but keeping the basic construction. These are mostly recycled brass and copper sheet with found objects like old bolts and gears.
The basic construction involves a tube rivet through the whole ring- securing the round, flat elements on top.
About as basic construction as it comes, although open to a world of exploration in the choice of materials. The ring below is made from sterling silver, brass, a gear and rusty nut.
For me, everything is experimental.
There is always a healthy supply of 'misses' as well as 'hits'. Do we not learn by our mistakes? Even better is when 'mistakes' become breakthroughs and assist you to think sideways a bit.
The ring above is just a strip of copper wrapped into a ring shape, folded over a couple of times with a rivet and some old washers- but the idea may be worth exploring a bit more.
They have a tough/ industrial/ Steampunk look to them- just right for me.
7 comments:
Innovations galore! Your work really gets my creative juices pumping. Some gorgeous knuckle dusters here and I love the copper folded ring which I hope you continue to explore.
Wowzers! Talk about going from strength to strength ... I particularly love the folded copper one. So, so so so cool Don ~ your work is so fantastic!
och, you DO look like you're having fun. I think the second last is extraordinary. Nom. Nomnomnom.
they are fabulous!
These rings might come in handy (no pun intended) when fist to chin combat is required! I love the rounded tops set on a square. Copper is nice too. Some more great work from you. I think you are finding your groove!!
I love these rings...so unique...only you could come up with such a cool concept..
Glorious experiments!
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