The Black Spot Books makes tiny books from vintage and scrap leather and then makes jewelry out them. Seen above is one of their library collections, meant to be worn as a set. They also sell individuals. (The lovely camisole in the picture is also handmade by On the Inside.) Knowledge is beautiful.
I had the fortune of seeing Jen Savage’s SparkL Motion necklace at the recent Arduino meetup in NYC. It uses a LilyPad Arduino to control the lights based on the wearer’s movement, sensed by an accelerometer. It’s really quite captivating to see it twinkle! [via Make: Online]
Sherri Haab Jewelry Inspirations by Sherri Haab Sherri Haab has long been a driving force in the craft world. Her books have always offered wonderful projects for great jewelry, and you can count on them for clear process shots, simple tools, and tons of creative concepts. Yet Inspirations is new and unique because Sherri tells […]
Thingiverse user themauxfaux, who does seem to enjoy his word-play, just posted these plans for a laser-cut bangle that incorporates a hollow passage, complete with air-holes, so you can display your favorite live insect specimens on your wrist.
He calls it “Putrefashion,” which I think is a tactical error. I mean, I understand: I have a hard time resisting a good pun myself, but the whole point here is to keep the critter alive. And if you were to, you know, keep wearing it after it died and started to rot, well…just…ew. Even moreso “ew” than wearing bugs around on your wrist in the first place.
Now, apart from the name, there’s still plenty to criticize here, if I were inclined to do so. But I prefer to focus on the positive, and in spite of all my little quibbles with the design, I say this still counts as a win on the basis of originality alone.
Vickie Howell created and shares this pattern for these cool crochet earrings based on a pair worn by American Idol contestant, Lilly Scott.
With the nautical look hitting us this spring, make this stylish DIY rope necklace by …love Maegan.
This jewelry made from reclaimed gun parts is a beautiful conversation piece. The intention of the GUN Reclamation Project is a statement about non-violence and transforming weapons into peaceful wearable art. I wonder if people who use and enjoy guns will want to wear them as well? [via ecouterre] More: Gunfight Cross Stitch Gun Purse […]
