Urban Survival Jewellery

Urban Survival Jewellery

 

'Live in the Moment'

Clock parts, watch parts, etched brass, copper, found objects, bolt, chain.

 'Protect Memories' 

Meccano, stamped brass, found objects, chain

 'Attract Mate'

Amethyst, etched brass, ball locket, vintage button, chain.

 'Never Get Locked Out' 

Door hardware, silver spoon, tube rivet, chain.

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Bench Tip - Creative Stimulation Activity

As I walked to my local charity shops in Newtown last week I picked up some nice rubbish in the lane ways. Metal, wire and junk. Street -treats.

There was nothing unusual in that until I got home and washed them all. Thrown into a pile to dry, they looked pretty interesting together so I decided on a bit of a challenge- 

make a piece of jewellery in less than 15 minutes from only the parts I had found on the walk.

I tried not to think too hard and 'just get into it'.

Working at speed, with the clock ticking, left little time to question design; my first thought was the only one. The focus became only on 'cold' connecting the elements together.

Sure, I wanted a cool piece to wear but the activity was really about 'doing'. 

Less than fifteen minutes later I downed tools, took a good look at what had happened, and started asking myself some questions. Had the challenge stimulated me? What went right? What went wrong? What did I like? Or hate? What did I deem important or what ideas did I discard? The activity opened up a can'o'worms about design and manufacture- which was exactly what I was after.

(I kinda like the piece how it seems to 'drip' from each element to the next)

This became a rewarding activity and will be using this method of working again. Not only did it challenge me to work fast and think on my feet but 'kick-started' a productive, creative weekend. 

Do you do exercises?

Any suggestions for making this a better exercise?

Thanks all for the comments and support.

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And remember...

“Do or do not... there is no try.”

Yoda.