Articulated work - the Whorl collection
These are all pieces characterised by being composed of multiple anticlastic units, either identical (within the limits imposed by handmaking) or in graduated sizes. They are not soldered together but held purely by their form, and so they are capable of movement. The bracelet can be made to any size by varying the number of units. Only the earrings are currently available on my website, so any enquiries should be sent to my email address, info@annevmassey.com.
Anne V Massey Jewellery
East Sussex, England
This shows the toggle fastening which passes through the last loop of the bracelet.
Just a simple pair of drop earrings derived from the same basic unit which is common to this range.
My whorl bracelet is made up of sterling silver units which are as identical as I can make them within the constraints of handmaking. They are held together purely by their form - they are not soldered together.
This consists of 3 whorl-forms in graduated sizes, hand-hammered from sterling silver,articulated together. It measures about 4.5cm in length. I also make a version in which the units are of equal size.
This was the basis of the range - a simple silver form with a hammered texture and terminal loops which allow it to hang from a silver omega. This is a bold piece, measuring about 4cm x 3.5cm..