clamshell cuff concept

Monolithic shape precision assembly satin texture surfaces all weather material assemble in place

stainless threaded edge fasteners tool required

elemental geometries anatomical shape






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two oval stained bangles 4056

 The third group in the stained PVC experiment is this pair of square chunky bangles, one very thin the other more substantial. Together they make a pair.

The wider bracelet is made from CPVC which means it has a low density core with two surfaces. The core is more porous and you can see it absorbs the dye creating a more saturated color.

The thinner bracelet is solid PVC so the dye penetration is generally less resulting in a lighter color.

Shape is an oval 2 1/4 (57 mm) x 2 5/8 (67 mm)

Some other designs you might like:

thin oval bangles stained PVC 4058

small stack of plastic faux bone bangle bracelets with dyed color 4057

large bone bangle bracelet 4028

thick bone bracelet PVC cuff bracelet contemporary primitive design 3752

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extra wide slip on cuff 4037

Soft core CPVC cut, seamed, and heat formed to resemble a piece of bone, then textured and polished to create a lightly striated surface.

 7 1/2" (190 mm) inside circumference
2 1/2" (64 mm) diameter
lightweight 2 oz / 57 g

some other designs similar to this:

super thin stackable bone bangles

small massive bone bracelet

large bone bangle 

brush texture wide bangle 

wide bone cuff with a split back

thick bone bracelet 

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large domed bone bangle 4047

Asymmetrical curved shape created from an angled seam and heat treatment is surfaced and finished to resemble a piece of ivory but this is 100% synthetic materials so no animals are harmed.
The surface is burnished with a felt tipped polishing tool to bring out the semi-matt texture. The heat of the burnishing process fuses the plastic to create the glossy finish seen in the photos.

 Size is a generous 9" (228 mm) circumference large enough to wear on the upper arm.

1.7 o1 oz/ 51 g

other designs you might like:
two large bracelets 4030

large bone bangle bracelet 4028

small massive bone bracelet 4025

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two large bracelets 4030 4032

This matching pair of large bangles are made from   a single piece of laminated material. The billet was assembled from two pieces of vertically sliced PVC pipe that were solvent welded and separated on a diagonal. The individual pieces were then shaped and finished.

The process emulates the practice of slicing animal horns or bones in segments to create the ivory, bone, and horn bracelets common in indigous cultures but without the obvious negative impacts.

 The top half is item 4030 which has a flared end. You can see the laminating seam near the edge. This piece is 7 1/2" (191 mm) interior circumference and weighs 3.4 oz (98 g) it's about 1 3/4" wide.

The bottom piece item 4032 is slightly larger at 7 3/4" (196 mm) circumference and has more rounded edges. It also weighs in at a full 5 oz (144g) so it's quite massive - in keeping with the design values of the cultural inspiration for these bracelets.

together these are almost 3 wide and 8.6 oz

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large bone bangle bracelet 4028

Formed from thermoplastic then hand carved to shape this larger bracelet will fit an adult hand comfortably. The shape is gently flared from the inside. A slight anti-clastic form follows the interior curve giving this bangle a flowing organic form. The surfaces have been burnished with a dense felt buff bringing out a pleasing smooth texture.

 about 8 1/2" (216 mm) circumference
2 5/8" (67 mm) diameter
1.8 oz  /  52 g

You might also like these designs:

thick bone bracelet 3752

white bone bangle bracelets 3309

bone cuff split back PVC modern relic 3762

triangle bangles 3471

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brush texture PVC wide bangle 3767

 Large diameter PVC bangle with a heavy brush texture resembles the surface of mushroom coral with striations applied with a powered wire brush.

Varying pressure produces the uneven surface. Texture aligned horizontally.

 9 3/8" (236 mm) made for people with large hands or can be worn as an upper arm bracelet.

2 1/8" (54 mm) wide

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bone cuff split back PVC modern relic 3762

Subtle flared shape with smooth tapered edges and an expandable split back this cuff is a curved organic form that looks like it was carved from animal bones - but it's actually PVC thermoplastic.

7" to 7 1/4" (184 mm) circumference with a tapered oval interior so it fits the wrist comfortably

The hairline split back enables this cuff to be placed over a larger hand then recovers it's smaller shape for a close fit.

2 1/4" (58 mm) wide

similar design here

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turtle bangle petroglyph series white PVC bracelet 3753

 Traditional turtle motif realized in white molded carved thermoplastic

 Part of the Petroglyph series which interprets ancient drawings in modern materials.


More like this here

7 1/4" (184 mm)



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thick bone bracelet PVC cuff bracelet contemporary primitive design 3752

Slightly tapered form with flared edges a thick section of white PVC takes on the heft and texture of ancient bone. Hand carved and finished this contemporary design look like it might have been made long ago.

A hairline seam defines this as a split cuff but the appearance is like a bangle with no ends.

A full 2" wide the hand crafted process creates a pleasant tapered shape measuring 6 3/4" (172 mm) to 7" (178 mm)


substantial weight similar to natural density of bone without the need for animal products.
2.7 oz / 79 g

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petroglyph bangles J K L 3737

 Item J: two lobe bangle bracelet 4 1/4" (108 mm) x 2 7/8" (76 mm) made from heat formed and carved PVC plastic

8 3/8" (213 mm) inside circumference

Item K: double ended bangle bracelet 3 3/4" (95 mm) x 3" (77 mm) made from heat formed and carved PVC plastic

8 1/4" (219 mm) inside circumference

Item L: bangle bracelet 3 3/4" (96 mm) x 2 5/8" (68 mm) made from heat formed and carved PVC plastic

7 5/8" (193 mm) inside circumference

Drawing  of petroglyph from Petroglyph Provincial Park located in Woodview north of Peterborough, ON.


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Petroglyph bangles A B

Petroglyph bangles C D
Petroglyph bangles E F

Petroglyph bangles G H



design, drawings and photographs copyright 2015 George Hutchinson

petroglyph bangles G H 3737

Item G:  bangle bracelet 3 1/4" (82 mm) x 2 3/4" (69 mm) made from heat formed and carved PVC plastic

7 1/4" (184 mm) inside circumference

available here

Item H: bangle bracelet 3 1/4" (82  mm) x 2 3/4" (69 mm) made from heat formed and carved PVC plastic

6 7/8" (172 mm) inside circumference

Drawing  of petroglyph from Petroglyph Provincial Park located in Woodview north of Peterborough, ON.



Introduction page

Petroglyph bangles A B

Petroglyph bangles C D
Petroglyph bangles E F

Petroglyph bangles J K L


design, drawings and photographs copyright 2015 George Hutchinson

petroglyph bangles E F 3737

 Item E: irregular bangle bracelet 4" (101 mm) x 2 7/8" (75 mm) made from heat formed and carved PVC plastic

7 1/2" (190 mm) inside circumference



available here

 Item F: rectangular bangle bracelet 3 5/8" (80 mm) x 3" (76 mm) made from heat formed and carved PVC plastic

8 3/8" (211 mm) inside circumference

Drawing  of petroglyph from Petroglyph Provincial Park located in Woodview north of Peterborough, ON.



Introduction page

Petroglyph bangles A B

Petroglyph bangles C D

Petroglyph bangles G H

Petroglyph bangles J K L

petroglyph bangles C D 3737

 Item D: carved bangle bracelet 3 1/2" (91 mm) x 3" (76 mm) heat formed and carved PVC plastic 7 1/4" (183 mm) inside circumference




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Item C: bangle bracelet 3 7/8" (98 mm) x 3 1/4" (86 mm) heat formed and carved PVC plastic 8" (203 mm) inside circumference

Drawing  of petroglyph from Petroglyph Provincial Park located in Woodview north of Peterborough, ON.



Introduction page

Petroglyph bangles A B
Petroglyph bangles E F
Petroglyph bangles G H
Petroglyph bangles J K L


design, drawings and photographs copyright 2015 George Hutchinson

petroglyph bangles A B 3737

Item A: Oversize bangle 6 1/2" (165 mm) x 3 1/2" (88 mm) heat formed and carved PVC

inside circumference 8 1/2" (216 mm)


available here

Item B:  Bangle bracelet irregular shape 3 7/8" (98 mm) x 3" (76 mm) heat formed and carved PVC

8" (203 mm) inside circumference

Drawing  of petroglyph from Petroglyph Provincial Park located in Woodview north of Peterborough, ON.



Introduction page
Petroglyph Bangles C D
Petroglyph Bangles E F
Petroglyph Bangles G H
Petroglyph Bangles J K L




design, drawings and photographs copyright 2015 George Hutchinson

eclipse bangle bracelet PVC plastic moon bracelet 3731

The small void carved into the rim of the bracelet represents the shadow of the earth's penumbria on the moon that can bee seen during an eclipse.

One of the series of bone bangles which might be re-titled "moon bangles" this small oval shaped bangle is perfect for people who have smaller hands. These bracelets won't slip off the way larger bangles tend to do. These special designs are thin and lightweight but extremely strong.

Here's a link to more bone bangles

 7" (178 mm) inside circumference
2" (57 mm) x 2 1/2" (63 mm)

hand carved from re-claimed plastic pipe this design is part of the Handmade Artifacts collection that explores the connection between ancient heritage forms and modern materials.

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teardrop PVC plastic bangle bracelet 3720

A simple geometric idea converts a circular form to a subtle inflected curve. A single segment is removed and the faces aligned then solvent welded together.

7 1/2" (191 mm) inside circumference
2 7/8" (73 mm) x 2 1/8" (53 mm)
5/8" (15 mm)

Links to other PVC designs

double point PVC bracelet
sculptured stained spiral bracelet
wide PVC cuff bracelet
pin locking PVC cuff
elemental form PVC bangle
sand dune sculpted bangle
massive bangle bracelet
wide oval pin locking anklet 
wide open back PVC cuff
large bangle bracelet

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