As an avid and dedicated collector, I often think if ways to repurpose other products to serve double duty as an adornment. In this case, a jade bangle (larger bracelet) from eBay fit the bill!
As an adornment, this one isn’t particularly remarkable other than the unique material. In fact, because it was made as a bracelet, it doesn’t feature a radiused inner edge and the height is fairly low leading to some digging.
As an avid and dedicated collector, I often think if ways to repurpose other products to serve double duty as an adornment. In this case, a crystal paved bangle (larger bracelet) from eBay fit the bill!
As an adornment, this one is undoubtedly eye catching, but the experiment falls apart once it’s put on. Not only is it missing a radiused inner profile, the inner profile is convex and even sharp. So, despite the stunning look of the gem pave, it’s quite uncomfortable as soon as engorgement finds its way to you.
I always love a unique addition to the collection - and one of the best ways to accomplish unique is with a custom job. In this case, the ring was made from the meager beginnings of a stainless steel bracelet from ebay.
On disassembling the closure mechanism and removing links until just the right length was measured, this adornment was repurposed into something far more interesting than a bracelet.
The ring itself is very interesting in that it moves with you and flexes thanks to the chain link nature of the band. Predictibly, this movement along the chain can lead to pinching and a bit of discomfort leading me to suggest it is not ideal for all day wear and instead is most appropriate for playtime only.
As a hobbyist maker and builder, I’m always looking to repurpose or make my iwn custom rings from whatever is available. In this case, a neat looking bracelet from ebay served as the base of the design. The trick was measuring carefully to establish the right circumference for the perfect fit. Once figured up, all it took was cutting the bracelet at the end, drilling the inside of the receiving piece of metal to give a clean place for glue to adhere, and using strong glue (gorilla glue) to secure the shortened bracelet. Voila - a custom ring perfectly sized to fit!
As a hobbyist maker and builder, I’m always looking to repurpose or make my iwn custom rings from whatever is available. In this case, a neat looking bracelet from ebay served as the base of the design. The trick was measuring carefully to establish the right circumference for the perfect fit. Once figured up, all it took was cutting the bracelet at the end, drilling the inside of the receiving piece of metal to give a clean place for glue to adhere, and using strong glue (gorilla glue) to secure the shortened bracelet. Voila - a custom ring perfectly sized to fit!
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