Here’s the latest version of bike chain link madness. I have completely broken down the chain, cleaned all parts and then manufactured a completely new chain.
I have been remiss in posting. I don’t know how many of you have been waiting for an update but as of today, I’m going to try to post about once a week.
Since my last entry about rivets I have been going NUTS with my new knowledge. My jewelry creations are evolving. I was selected to be in the Art Westport art fair–great show. As a result of that event, I now have a new retail location: Essential Goods in Lawrence, KS.
Display for Art Westport
Many thanks to my friends Bryan and Andrea of Amuck Designs http://www.amuckdesign.com/ for the lesson on rivets. Made hollow copper rivets and silver solid rivets to connect bicycle chain links.
Bike chain link with silver rivet
Bike chain links with copper rivets
This idea has been percolating for a while. Purchased 3 nearly identical large, XL, XXL men’s sweaters, 100% wool (with holes, I don’t want to cut up something wearable). Deconstruct, re-assemble–*poof*–new skirt.
100% merino wool
Moth holes
Skirt made from sweater sleeves
Applying for the Zeleny Show in Parkville, MO on March 30, 2013. Here’s a sample of my wares:
Hardware necklaces
Up-cycled t-shirt skirts
Black hoodie with patches
Silkscreened Carp Onesie
Switch plate cover
Old clock gets new face
Vintage vinyl record clock