Terri Hickey

United States

“ Electrifying Destiny “

"So my theme really hit me coming at such a volatile time in the US. EVERYONE should be allowed to experience what they determine to be their electrifying destiny. I am a bright, bright color person so the electrifying part for me was perfectly expressed in the use of bold color choices and color placement. The destiny however, hit a different note for me. As a woman in the US, I think we need to be watchful, and to keep and eye on how our destiny could be affected.

As far as construction, the frames were already completed as part of another bracelet design that did not work. So I removed the parts that didn't work and was left with just the frame. Based on my theme and my own contemporary/modern like take on cloisonne, I wanted to make a statement piece that was bold, maybe a little in your face so to speak. Instead of using just one section, I turned them to use all three. The size and heft meant I needed a sturdy base, but I wanted something contrasting so I choose a leather strap. I attached slides on the back of each link using 12 G half round wire. In the end I had the strap made at a local leather shop to ensure a snug fit with the pieces. If I were to make another like this I would make the slides slightly smaller, but all in all I am very happy with the way it turned out."

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