Upcycled jewelry had become popular only a few short years ago. By utilizing items that most would consider junk, the artist melts down this very junk to form upscale brass and copper jewelry. Metals have grown valuable over these hard economic times, so the cost of these lines of jewelry have increased recently. With community members in every city witnessing the benefits of local purchases and recycling of goods, upcycled jewelry is more a statement than a chic solution to everyday accessorizing.
Designer upcycled jewelry such as that of Pinky Elodie by Bonnie Sedan also keeps it earthy by utilizing what she has titled ‘fallen feathers’. Never plucked and only naturally fallen from an animal, feathers can be a trendy and animal-friendly way to enjoy the season.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Friday, September 2, 2011
Incorporating 'Fallen' Feathers Into Designer Upcycled Jewelry
There are several jewelry designers now using feathers in their pieces, due to a recent and heavy hitting trend. 'Fallen' feathers are most popular, as they are formally defined as a feather that was not pulled from an animal, but instead gracefully and naturally fell from it in its own time.
Jewelry designers such as Bonnie Sedan have developed feather incorporate jewelry, also using vintage and upcycled materials - this making each piece not only artisan, but uniquely 'green'. Her line, Pinky Elodie was developed solely as an upcycled alternative to wearable art.
Feathers jewelry is now being worn by celebrities of both sexes, and some celebs are incorporating feathers into their hair as accessories. Whether you are choosing to weather feathers on your wrist or around your neck, be sure to see if it they have been listed as 'fallen' feathers, making your accessories cruelty and harm free.
Jewelry designers such as Bonnie Sedan have developed feather incorporate jewelry, also using vintage and upcycled materials - this making each piece not only artisan, but uniquely 'green'. Her line, Pinky Elodie was developed solely as an upcycled alternative to wearable art.
Feathers jewelry is now being worn by celebrities of both sexes, and some celebs are incorporating feathers into their hair as accessories. Whether you are choosing to weather feathers on your wrist or around your neck, be sure to see if it they have been listed as 'fallen' feathers, making your accessories cruelty and harm free.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
What is Vintage Jewelry?
Vintage jewelry has been on the rise for the past five years, while items like vintage clothing were just falling back out of fashion. What exactly makes a piece of jewelry, vintage, and why is it that the stars are flocking to get their hands on a piece?
Vintage jewelry usually is defined by being at least twenty years old or more. These prior-era pieces can be originals, or reconstructed in some way. Newer designers such Bonnie Sedan, have taken the opportunity to up-cycle older materials, therefore creating jewelry with vintage metal or stonework within it. In Bonnie Sedan's line, Pinky Elodie, most all pieces are upcycled with use of recycled materials, vintage brass and vintage coppers.
Some celebs collect vintage pieces, while others choose to get proper wear out of them. The amount of artisan jewelers that create vintage pieces is rare, but the ones that do, like Pinky Elodie, keep their prices fair. Check out some websites and get your vintage piece of jewelry today!
Pinky Elodie is an artisan jewelry line, wherein each and every piece is hand-created by the artist, Bonnie Sedan. Using only recycled and/or locally purchased materials, Pinky Elodie strives to improve the health of the earth and the communities of those that live upon it. Check out vintage pieces at: www.etsy.com/shop/pinkyelodie.com
Vintage jewelry usually is defined by being at least twenty years old or more. These prior-era pieces can be originals, or reconstructed in some way. Newer designers such Bonnie Sedan, have taken the opportunity to up-cycle older materials, therefore creating jewelry with vintage metal or stonework within it. In Bonnie Sedan's line, Pinky Elodie, most all pieces are upcycled with use of recycled materials, vintage brass and vintage coppers.
Some celebs collect vintage pieces, while others choose to get proper wear out of them. The amount of artisan jewelers that create vintage pieces is rare, but the ones that do, like Pinky Elodie, keep their prices fair. Check out some websites and get your vintage piece of jewelry today!
Pinky Elodie is an artisan jewelry line, wherein each and every piece is hand-created by the artist, Bonnie Sedan. Using only recycled and/or locally purchased materials, Pinky Elodie strives to improve the health of the earth and the communities of those that live upon it. Check out vintage pieces at: www.etsy.com/shop/pinkyelodie.com
Monday, April 11, 2011
Using Resin In Jewelry?
Resin. Yep, using resin in jewelry is a new and awesome way in which to create pieces of wearable art with raw and natural appeal. A substance created from plant-life, this dino-age fluid hardens over time. While moist, it can also be used to produce incense, perfumes, colognes and oils of a variety of scents.
When hardened, resin isn't exactly as smell-good as one might think. Actually, after tumbled, resin has no smell at all. Falling and hardening into variations of different forms, jewelry designers such as Pinky Elodie keep the raw state, instead of grinding the piece down to look like a bead or perfectly shaped stone.
Resin also can formulate its own gloss coat if aged over time. Although most artisan jewelers choose to coat the resin themselves, to create a better visual appeal.
Wearable art can be created out of almost anything, but some designers are starting to move toward the rawness of the earth that surrounds us, as their inspiration for fashion statements. Fashion forward in an urban or country setting, these pieces are bound to hit Hollywood soon.
Pinky Elodie is an artisan jewelry line, wherein each and every piece is hand-created by the artist. Using only recycled and/or locally purchased materials, Pinky Elodie by Bonnie Sedan strives to improve the health of the earth and the communities of those that live upon it.
When hardened, resin isn't exactly as smell-good as one might think. Actually, after tumbled, resin has no smell at all. Falling and hardening into variations of different forms, jewelry designers such as Pinky Elodie keep the raw state, instead of grinding the piece down to look like a bead or perfectly shaped stone.
Resin also can formulate its own gloss coat if aged over time. Although most artisan jewelers choose to coat the resin themselves, to create a better visual appeal.
Wearable art can be created out of almost anything, but some designers are starting to move toward the rawness of the earth that surrounds us, as their inspiration for fashion statements. Fashion forward in an urban or country setting, these pieces are bound to hit Hollywood soon.
Pinky Elodie is an artisan jewelry line, wherein each and every piece is hand-created by the artist. Using only recycled and/or locally purchased materials, Pinky Elodie by Bonnie Sedan strives to improve the health of the earth and the communities of those that live upon it.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Rose Quartz: What's Not To Love?
Rose quartz has always been a stone that people from all backgrounds are drawn to; men, women, children, monks, artists, healers, etc. With its rose-like and pinkish hue, as well as its white and clear colored accents, this mineral makes for beautiful jewelry.
Within the earth's crust, quartz is actually the second most abundant mineral. This meaning that there is quartz all around us, therefore making it quite affordable to anyone looking to buy it in artisan jewelry, or otherwise.
Rose quartz is often shaped, into: hearts, oval stones, Buddhist characters, etc. A majority of the quartz pieces come from within Brazil, but it has also been mined in areas like that of Maine.
Rose quartz is said to also have healing properties pertaining mainly to: love, compassion, and the heart chakra. Also know as the 'love stone', it can relate to all areas of love within one's life. This may include, but is not limited to: romantic relationships, love within friendship and self-love.
The stone is also said to bring about compassion and raise self-esteem. In relation to these thought properties, rose quartz, in turn allows for a love, more full, in all angles of life; and an openness to allowing love's energy to enter the soul.
Physically, rose quartz is said to having healing properties that relate to one's circulation, focusing on that of the heart and heart chakra. Some women choose to wear rose quartz when pregnant, as it is seen to be protective during childbirth. Others choose to wear the rose stone just for its mere beauty.
Pinky Elodie, a seller of handcrafted artisan jewelry, features rose quartz in a number of pieces in their line. Including filigree, recycled brass and Arizona copper with their jewelry. Rose quartz has been, and will continue to be an ever-popular choice.
Pinky Elodieis an artisan jewelry line that includes bohemian jewelry and filigree jewelry. Made completely from recycled and/or local materials, Pinky Elodie prides itself on handcrafted pieces that are one of a kind. Of the Red Rocks of Sedona, Pinky Elodie is a compilation of unique and wearable Sedona art.
Within the earth's crust, quartz is actually the second most abundant mineral. This meaning that there is quartz all around us, therefore making it quite affordable to anyone looking to buy it in artisan jewelry, or otherwise.
Rose quartz is often shaped, into: hearts, oval stones, Buddhist characters, etc. A majority of the quartz pieces come from within Brazil, but it has also been mined in areas like that of Maine.
Rose quartz is said to also have healing properties pertaining mainly to: love, compassion, and the heart chakra. Also know as the 'love stone', it can relate to all areas of love within one's life. This may include, but is not limited to: romantic relationships, love within friendship and self-love.
The stone is also said to bring about compassion and raise self-esteem. In relation to these thought properties, rose quartz, in turn allows for a love, more full, in all angles of life; and an openness to allowing love's energy to enter the soul.
Physically, rose quartz is said to having healing properties that relate to one's circulation, focusing on that of the heart and heart chakra. Some women choose to wear rose quartz when pregnant, as it is seen to be protective during childbirth. Others choose to wear the rose stone just for its mere beauty.
Pinky Elodie, a seller of handcrafted artisan jewelry, features rose quartz in a number of pieces in their line. Including filigree, recycled brass and Arizona copper with their jewelry. Rose quartz has been, and will continue to be an ever-popular choice.
Pinky Elodieis an artisan jewelry line that includes bohemian jewelry and filigree jewelry. Made completely from recycled and/or local materials, Pinky Elodie prides itself on handcrafted pieces that are one of a kind. Of the Red Rocks of Sedona, Pinky Elodie is a compilation of unique and wearable Sedona art.
Monday, March 28, 2011
What is Artisan Jewelry?
A very natural and information seeking question has always been, what is artisan jewelry? First, one must understand what an artisan is, to further understand what exactly artisan jewelry is consistent thereof.
An artisan is a skilled craftswoman or craftsman that creates something usable or decorative by their own two hands. By their own two hands - now think about this. How many artisans do you really believe are still out in the world today. With the efficiency of grand technology and massive pieces of machinery; being an artisan in today's world is a feat.
In the case of artisan jewelry, the pieces would be decorative; or rather, wearable art. Each piece is handcrafted by the artist, designed by the artist, and often sold directly by that very artisan.
Artisan jewelry is that which is made of not only precious metals or gemstones, but other materials as well. This can include, but is not limited to: plastics, brass, fabrics, glass, etc. In using these materials, the craftsperson creates what we know today, as artisan jewelry.
In some cases, a few individuals choose to use recycled materials when creating; which is not only good for the environment, but is a statement made by those who wear the art. Pinky Elodie, for instance, is a jewelry designer that creates wearable art, made from only locally purchased and/or recycled materials. This meaning, that each and every piece supports an artisan, and a local community of hundreds or thousands of individuals and business owners. Who wouldn't want to support such a cause?
Shopping locally for materials to make artisan jewelry, is yet another statement a jeweler can make and pass onto the owner of the art. Few actually pursue this mode of creativity, but for those that do, there is great reward for the artist and the community the artist works within.
There are few artisan jewelers that still exist in the United States, and some might state that they are on the blink of extinction. As designs become more popular, often times artisans turn into commercial salespeople over the years. This meaning, that products are developed via cheaply purchased goods, and then created by hourly workers (often times outside of the United States). The artist very rarely has a hand in the work, and often never sees the finished product.
If one can find an artisan jeweler to support, it is important to do so. They are currently few and far between, and as years go by and rates of over-seas mass production decreases, these individuals will flourish only on your support.
Do your research when purchasing from 'artisan jewelers'. Are they claiming to truly hand-create each individual piece, or are only the designs being produced by the artist? A true artisan jeweler will state outright if they do make each and every piece. And do not be afraid to ask, if you truly wish to support a great and noble cause.
Pinky Elodie is an artisan jewelry line, wherein each and every piece is hand-created by the artist: Bonnie Sedan. Using only recycled and/or locally purchased materials, Pinky Elodie by Bonnie Sedan strives to improve the health of the earth and the communities of those that live upon it.
An artisan is a skilled craftswoman or craftsman that creates something usable or decorative by their own two hands. By their own two hands - now think about this. How many artisans do you really believe are still out in the world today. With the efficiency of grand technology and massive pieces of machinery; being an artisan in today's world is a feat.
In the case of artisan jewelry, the pieces would be decorative; or rather, wearable art. Each piece is handcrafted by the artist, designed by the artist, and often sold directly by that very artisan.
Artisan jewelry is that which is made of not only precious metals or gemstones, but other materials as well. This can include, but is not limited to: plastics, brass, fabrics, glass, etc. In using these materials, the craftsperson creates what we know today, as artisan jewelry.
In some cases, a few individuals choose to use recycled materials when creating; which is not only good for the environment, but is a statement made by those who wear the art. Pinky Elodie, for instance, is a jewelry designer that creates wearable art, made from only locally purchased and/or recycled materials. This meaning, that each and every piece supports an artisan, and a local community of hundreds or thousands of individuals and business owners. Who wouldn't want to support such a cause?
Shopping locally for materials to make artisan jewelry, is yet another statement a jeweler can make and pass onto the owner of the art. Few actually pursue this mode of creativity, but for those that do, there is great reward for the artist and the community the artist works within.
There are few artisan jewelers that still exist in the United States, and some might state that they are on the blink of extinction. As designs become more popular, often times artisans turn into commercial salespeople over the years. This meaning, that products are developed via cheaply purchased goods, and then created by hourly workers (often times outside of the United States). The artist very rarely has a hand in the work, and often never sees the finished product.
If one can find an artisan jeweler to support, it is important to do so. They are currently few and far between, and as years go by and rates of over-seas mass production decreases, these individuals will flourish only on your support.
Do your research when purchasing from 'artisan jewelers'. Are they claiming to truly hand-create each individual piece, or are only the designs being produced by the artist? A true artisan jeweler will state outright if they do make each and every piece. And do not be afraid to ask, if you truly wish to support a great and noble cause.
Pinky Elodie is an artisan jewelry line, wherein each and every piece is hand-created by the artist: Bonnie Sedan. Using only recycled and/or locally purchased materials, Pinky Elodie by Bonnie Sedan strives to improve the health of the earth and the communities of those that live upon it.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Why Sedona, Arizona?
Tourists visit the area of Sedona, Arizona day in and day out, and I am often asked, "Do you really live here?" The question strikes me every time, although I always give the same answer, "Yes, why not?"
Sedona is known for its beautiful red rock landscape, its jeep tours, its resorts, hiking, biking and crystals. Yes, crystals. Sedona, Arizona is known as the crystal capital of the world. Much as there is a cheese stand at every corner in Wisconsin, Sedona gathers its fame from crystals the the healers that live within.
What's the deal with the vortexes? Well, it is said that Sedona itself is a Vortex, while others believe that there are up to seven additional vortex sites within the city limits. A vortex, known for its overpowering energy can shift a person's way of thinking, way of life and even way one's day may turn out.
Tourists from across the country visit these Sedona vortex sites, to see if they can feel a difference. Has anybody been to a vortex and felt a change? Oddly enough - I have.
Pinky Elodie is a jewelry lines handcrafted by the artist. All pieces are made from recycled materials. The artist creates out of beautiful Sedona, Arizona.
Sedona is known for its beautiful red rock landscape, its jeep tours, its resorts, hiking, biking and crystals. Yes, crystals. Sedona, Arizona is known as the crystal capital of the world. Much as there is a cheese stand at every corner in Wisconsin, Sedona gathers its fame from crystals the the healers that live within.
What's the deal with the vortexes? Well, it is said that Sedona itself is a Vortex, while others believe that there are up to seven additional vortex sites within the city limits. A vortex, known for its overpowering energy can shift a person's way of thinking, way of life and even way one's day may turn out.
Tourists from across the country visit these Sedona vortex sites, to see if they can feel a difference. Has anybody been to a vortex and felt a change? Oddly enough - I have.
Pinky Elodie is a jewelry lines handcrafted by the artist. All pieces are made from recycled materials. The artist creates out of beautiful Sedona, Arizona.
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