The ebay and etsy OAK designation moves an item to a special category…One of a Kind. Julie Artisans’ Gallery, opening in 1973, was the first gallery devoted to the art form of clothing in the OAK category. “Julie: Artisans’ Gallery concentrates on cutting edge designs that include wearable art clothing forms in sweaters, scarves, shawls, jackets, dresses, coats, gloves and tote bags using both traditional and atypical textile techniques. We also handle artisan jewelry – brooches, pins, earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings — that have been created through metalsmithing processes such as hammering, cold forging, casting, enameling, plating and stone-setting.”
Posts Tagged ‘felt’
One of a Kind
Posted in art, color, Design, fabric, fashion, inspiration, jewelry, tagged contemporary, Design, fabric, fashion, felt, felted jewelry, inspiration, julie artisans' gallery, laurie prophater, ornamental elements, polymer, polymer clay on March 20, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Endless Options
Posted in art, Design, fashion, inspiration, jewelry, tagged contemporary, Design, fashion, felt, inspiration, jewelry, laurie prophater, ornamental elements, polymer, polymer clay, recycle, repurposed, sequins, shana astrachan on February 3, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Shana Astrachan continues our exploration of artists utilizing ‘repurposed’ materials. “Besides her love for metal, Astrachan loves experimenting with all sorts of materials. When asked what three materials she couldn’t live without, she sighs and says “I feel like there are a million.” Being open with new materials is what draws the artists to her unique designs. The jewelry maker adds that she loves the flexibility of mohair silk and the playfulness/fun of sequins.” Scroll through her site for jewelry made from sequins, felt, bottle caps, bag clips…the options are endless!!!
Felt…with an Attitude
Posted in color, Design, fabric, fashion, inspiration, jewelry, tagged color, contemporary, danielly gori-montanelli, Design, fabric, fashion, felt, felted jewelry, inspiration, jewelry, laurie prophater, ornamental elements, polymer, polymer clay on November 10, 2011| 2 Comments »
Danielly Gori-Montanelli has lived a rather nomadic life from DC, to Tribeca, Soho, the Financial District, Brooklyn & Florence, Italy. (I am partial to the last location.) “After having two children, and wanting to get away from the dangerous materials involved in metal work, she discovered and began working exclusively in felt. No more gas tanks, dirty goggles, dangerous chemicals or leaky sand blasters – now her tools are a pair of scissors, a needle, thread, and, most importantly, a thimble.”
Her work has a tongue-in-cheek attitude and the descriptions will bring a smile to your face. Of the featured necklace she says “Just throw this on when you make a quick run to the store to buy milk. Well, ok, maybe not. This is a big one. This is for when you really want to make a statement, when you want to be noticed, when you’re feeling bold and whimsical, or when you just want to have fun! It will bring smiles to everyone around you.
Ornamental Elements 