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.


Introduction page

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




available here 

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

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

coil neck piece in hand dyed rope

This animation shows the formation of a custom made neckpiece made out of hand dyed cotton and a pair of polymer clay buttons. This was a project that started out with the customer considering the metal neck coils worn by members of traditional cultures and evolved into this realization in cotton fiber.

A higher res image of the finished coil.
14" circumference (average)
3 1/2" height

Here's an alternate design of three discrete pieces

Three soft neck rings with a magnetic clasp

button and loop details to secure the bottom and top loops.

Custom work like this is available on ARTiFactSite

design and photographs © copyright 2015

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.

Available here ARTiFactSite





design and photographs © copyright 2015 WhatKnotShop

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

Available here ARTiFactSite




design and photographs © copyright 2015

double point PVC bangle bracelet 3718

 More in the experimental series this "football bracelet" is made from CPVC plastic pipe. The shape is a compressed oval with two inflection points.

The circular pipe is cut in two places and a small segment removed. The faces of the cut are aligned. Seams are solvent welded.

7 3/4" (197 mm) inside circumference
2 7/8" (73 mm) x 2 1/8" (54 mm)
5/8" (15 mm)

links to more PVC designs here
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

slender bone bangles for small hands

Available here ArtiFactSite






design and photographs © copyright 2015

Apostle Islands part 4

  Michigan Island light newly restored grounds and historic buildings, Michigan Island Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, WI

Tower entrance with guard dog...

 Michigan Island light, 1929 re-built tower originally from Philadelphia brought to the island and reconstructed.

View southwest from the lantern, Madeline Island, Long point, and Wisconsin shore visible in distance





all images copyright 2015 George Hutchinson

Apostle Islands part 3

 Sea caves carved out of the sandstone by wave action in Justice Bay, Sand Island part of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, WI.

Clear calm cold water







all images copyright 2015 George Hutchinson