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Laminated Paper Bangles are made by gluing layers of paper into a block, turning them on a lathe and then coating them in resin.  This paper bangle is now stronger than wood. These Laminated Paper Bangles are one of a kind items and always get attention. The process is to laminate many color paper sheets together with waterproof glue. The inside diameter is 2 1/2 inches and the outside diameter is 3 1/2 inches. The thickness is 1/2 inch. Finally the entire piece is gets a pro

Laminated Paper turned Into Bangles. The process is to glue up pages of comic strips, magazines or quality paper. Later I turn the block into a bangle on a wood Lathe. When dry this block of paper is stronger than wood.  Finally the entire bracelet gets a layer of protective clear resin.   The inside diameter is 2 3/8 inches and the outside diameter is 3 1/4 inches. The thickness is 3/8 inch. These items received Honorable Mention Award at a regional woodworking symposium at

This Copper Paint Bangle With Nails is handmade on the Lathe. After the bangle form is complete there is a lot of bench time for secondary operations like painting and inserting the nails. This bangle features a copper patina finish to create the antiquity look. The bangle is a wood sculpture. The inside diameter is 2 1/2 inches and an outside diameter of 3 1/2 inches. This piece is very unique and influenced by African tribal jewelry. If you are searching for a solid bangl

Description This large Wood Bangle with Brass Inlay is handmade on the lathe for the basic shape. Then it goes to the studio bench where I drill holes and insert the square brass tubes. Here I spend hours on secondary operations cutting the brass tubes, sanding, painting the wood black and finishing. The inside diameter is 2 1/2 inches and an outside diameter of 3 5/8 inches. This piece is very unique and influenced by Postmodern Art of the 1990’s. If you are looking for a

Description Several galleries asked that I come up with a way to make lightweight colored pencil earrings. It took some time, but the solution was rather simple. I did this by eliminating metal bezels. The image here is from a Pinterest Ad announcing this new series. I post often on Pinterest. Hope that you follow me there for new announcements. Lightweight Colored Pencil Earrings feature stunning colors. They are in the shape of a small block and have sterling silver wire

Description This Twisted Blue Bangle is handmade on a Lathe.  Then it goes through several secondary operations at the studio bench.  After the bangle form is complete a lot of bench time is spent on secondary operations.  These include carving and sanding the design.  Next I apply several layers of different color paint.  This bangle features a milk paint finish to create the retro look. The inside diameter is 2 1/2 inches and an outside diameter of 3 1/2 inches. If you are

Paper and Resin Bracelet The method to make this Bracelet is to glue up many layers of magazine pages.  When the block is hard and dry it goes to the Lathe for shaping.  This Magazine Bracelet is for my favorite Best Selling author and consultant, Carlye Adler.  This one of a kind bracelet is a lamination of magazine pages with waterproof glue. This lamination is stronger than wood when dry. The inside diameter is 2 1/2 inches and the outside diameter is 3 1/4 inches. The thi

Resin and Acorn Earrings are the ultimate in craziness. Are you brave enough to wear acorn earrings? Of course you are. No one would know they are acorns. The wires are Sterling so no allergies unless you are allergic to oak trees. Resin and Acorn Earrings feature casting of a bunch of Acorn Caps in tinted resin. Unsure that this concept was going to work, it was a worth exploring. The project began by collecting acorn caps. I add resin and when it is hard the cast block

Natural Jewelry Gum Tree Seed Pod Earrings are made from those spiky wood seed pods you see on the sidewalk in the Autumn. They are from Gum Trees. Because they look like something that came from outer space I thought they would make cool earrings if set in resin. Seed Pod Jewelry Gum Tree Seed Pod Earrings features a Gum Tree seed pod floating in blue resin. Much of my art derives inspiration from Mother Nature. I have produced many pieces that feature plant life, seed p

Cherry Red Apple Wood Bangle is an large red bangle with a decorative slit. If you have the flair for large jewelry then this is your piece. I believe the wood is Apple which is extremely hard and wonderful to work with for its turning and carving qualities. After I turn the bangle shape on the wood lathe, I then cut the decorative groove and finish the piece with hot red paint. This piece is also a miniature sculpture which can be on display. The inside diameter is 2 3/8

Description Weird and attractive is this crushed egg shell bangle.  The bangle is shaped on the lathe and then painted black.  Then, I glue eggshell onto the bracelet and finally sand the high spots flat until the white of the egg shows through.  Not going to make any more egg shell bangles unless you ask nicely. The inside diameter is 2 1/2 inches and an outside diameter of 3 5/8 inches. This piece is very unique and influenced by Post Modern Art of the 1990’s. If you are lo

I love to make Color Pencil Jewelry. It brings back memories of childhood drawing with these magical pencils. My adult journey began with color pencil pendants and necklaces. Then it went to bangles and bracelets. Followed by earrings, cufflinks and brooches. All are available in my shop. I began to design handmade wood jewelry in 2010. Beginning with wood pendants I added jewelry components like beads, bales, chain, leather. Then I started to cast colored pencils in resin

Wood Jewelry This is a group of Handmade Wood Jewelry Pendants with adjustable leather cords and various metal findings and beads. The necklaces feature a variety of woods with different finishes. The center piece is maple burl with red stain resulting in wonderful colors and textures. The black pendant on the left is black birch plywood with several tones of gray.  There is also a silver ring hanging in the center opening.  The pendant on the right is offset turning with dee