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

This and other pvc bracelets can be found on ArtiFactSite your source for traditional forms rendered in modern materials.





design and photographs copyright 2016 

petroglyph bangles 3737

Part of the ongoing exploration of primitive handmade forms these petroglyph bangles are shaped inspired by the simple bold expressions found in rock pictures. The material is a thoroughly modern PVC plastic that has been heat formed and carved to create these irregular shapes.

 The non flat shape of the plastic combined with free form design suggests an organic origin, here a group of the bangles is stacked on a bracelet stand.

 An image drawn from the rock pictures found in the Petroglyph Provincial Park north of Peterborough, Ontario.

In the town of Peterborough is the place where you will find a rare piece of early 20th century engineering the Lift Lock.

links to the collection
petroglyph bangles A B
petroglyph bangles C D
petroglyph bangles E F
petroglyph bangles G H
petroglyph bangles J K L




copyright 2015 George Hutchinson

anti clastic bangle 3604

 An elemental simple form that has been hand carved to create a reverse (anti clastic) curve in the center leaving the edges thicker. The rounded and slightly distressed surface texture suggests years of use but this is a new object. Surface is matte and will acquire color and patina with use.

Lightweight CPVC has a hard white surface shell and a softer cream colored core exposed during he making.

8 1/2" (212 mm)
2 3/4" (70 mm)
1 5/8" (43 mm)

1.1 oz / 34 g

Available here




design and photographs © copyright 2015

incised wave pattern wide bangle bracelet 3559

Incised pattern wide bangle bracelet made from modern thermoplastic materials. The pattern of grooves and stippling is based on ancestral heritage design. The stylized wave pattern is created by the hand held tools and free form application.

The geometry
7 1/2" (191 mm)
2 3/8" (60 mm)
1 7/8" (48 mm)

1.6 oz  48 g

Available here


design and photographs © copyright 2015

distressed bangle bracelet 3561

Irregular somewhat distressed form made from thermoplastic surface defects scratches dents and dings emulate age of use textures of damage survival

8 5/8" (219 mm)
2 3/4" (68 mm)
2" (51 mm)

1.5 oz (44g)

Available here





design and photographs © copyright 2015