Observe

Bobbin lace necklace

During my observation for the design I intended to create, I came across a jeweler who crafts similar jewelry pieces to mine. Her name is Lauran Sundin. I plan to explore the binding of different shapes, where the technique of binding becomes the stitch itself. This is central to the design, not just an embellishment. It can either be hidden or showcased to reveal how the stitching works. The binding can take on various forms as part of the design. Sundin emphasizes, "Rather than cutting a shape from a piece of metal, she achieves the desired results through building up the form using individual wires and their ability to be structurally sound through twists and turns."