oval interlocking tab ankle bracelet 3565

Modern thermoplastic formed and cut to create overlapping tabs that are secured with brass pins placed in precision drilled holes. The pins are held in place by friction with the plastic but slide out easily using a small tool. The slightly oval shape is anatomically correct.

the geometry

8 5/8" (219 mm)
3" (76 mm) x 2 1/2" (63 mm)
1" (24 mm)

1.9 oz  56 g

Available here

Part of the Handmade Artifacts  collection of traditional forms created in modern materials



design and photographs © copyright 2015

circular interlocking cuff 3558

The interlocking tabs are equal proportions with two brass pins placed in precision drilled holes. Material is CPVC which is a lightweight form of thermoplastic with a foam core and hard surface skin.

The geometry
8 1/4" (209 mm)
2 1/2" (63 mm)
2 1/8" (54 mm)

2.2 oz  65 g

Available here 

ArtifactSite



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

triangle bangles 3471

 Two triangle bangles one small one large made from white thermoplastic. Each is cut from a circular piece of stock then segments are removed creating the shoulders.  These are part of the Handmade Artifacts project that uses modern materials to re-create ancient forms.



small 2 1/4" (58 mm) diameter

 The cut edges are welded together




small 2 1/4" (58 mm) diameter

 The larger bracelet has s slightly more rounded shape with the same three point shoulders and welded seams



large 2 5/8" (68 mm) diameter

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design and photographs © copyright 2015 WhatKnotShop

marsala bone bangle small 3460

 carved bangle Marsala
lightweight rugged style

This bracelet is part of the Handmade Artifacts project which seeks to re-create ancient forms in modern materials.

 2 3/8" x 2" oval shape
6 7/8" inside circumference

Available here

similar designs

carved Marsala bangle - larger size
small marsala cuff
chieftain cuff

design and photographs © copyright 2014 WhatKnotShop

simple marsala bangle upper arm bracelet stacking bangle 3459

simple thin bangle stained marsala red
hand carved and finished
lightweight rugged
stackable

These bracelets are part of the Handmade Artifacts project that explores the inherited forms of design with modern materials. The materials are pvc plastic that has been stained a deep marsala red.

 shown here with carved bangle 3458

Available here on the ArtifactSite

chieftain cuff
small marsala cuff
bone bangles


design and photographs © copyright 2014 WhatKnotShop

bone bangles sculpted slender bracelets 3463

thin carved thermoplastic shapes
individually unique but similar

These bracelets are part of the Handmade Artifacts project which explores the development of ancient design forms in modern materials.

lightweight rugged
hand sculpted style
no animal products used
entirely and individually handmade

series "a" through "h" available here


previous series of bone bangles here
available here

design and photographs © copyright 2014 WhatKnotShop