RINGS — JULIANA'S WOOD

JULIANA'S WOOD

RINGS

MAKING PROCESS

Material: METAL

These rings are handmade from metal, and the process takes a few days. First, I start with metal clay - working with copper, bronze, and silver - to shape the ring. The designs and patterns come to me spontaneously as I work, making each piece truly unique. Once I’ve crafted the initial shape, I let it harden for two days.

Next comes the firing process. Using a hand-held gas torch, I carefully fire the ring for a few minutes, making sure it doesn’t crack. Sometimes, I even add more intricate designs after this stage, inspired by the way the metal looks once it’s been fired. After firing, each ring undergoes final touches, including detailed adjustments, sanding, and polishing. This ensures that every ring is a perfect, one-of-a-kind piece.

Material: BEEF BONE

These rings are made from beef bones. The creation process is quite dusty. First, I cut the bones into crescent-shaped pieces from which I handcraft the rings. After forming the silhouette of the ring, I spontaneously come up with patterns and shapes. Sometimes, the natural beauty of the bone’s shape stands out, so I just refine it. These rings are not only shaped by hand but also adorned with various types of metal that wrap around the ring in the final stages.

This process takes a toll on my lungs, haha, as it generates a massive amount of fine dust that quickly wears down all the tools I use and clogs up the filters in my respiratory masks. But the result is worth it. Adding the metal is a more complex and precise task, requiring a lot of meticulous work to ensure each ring is unique and durable.

Material: OLD MAGAZINES

These rings are made from old fashion magazines, making them a recycled product. The creation process is quite lengthy. First, I bond the paper with epoxy resin, layer by layer, which is a very time-consuming task. Then, I let it dry for two days. After that, I sand it into the shape of a ring, spontaneously deciding on the form and patterns to carve.

The process of making these rings is fascinating because the final paper pattern on the ring is always a surprise—you can never predict how it will turn out. After carving, I polish the ring and coat it with epoxy resin again, which takes another two days to dry.

Material: DENIM

These rings are made from the fabric of old jeans - denim. The creation process is quite lengthy, similar to that of my paper rings. First, I cut the jeans into pieces and then bond each layer of denim with epoxy resin, which is a very time-consuming task. Then, I let it dry for two days. After that, I sand it into the shape of a ring, choosing the size and shape spontaneously. Finally, I coat it with another layer of epoxy resin, which also takes two days to dry.

The result is incredibly fascinating, transforming recycled materials into unique, beautiful pieces of art that are as interesting as they are sustainable.

Material: SKATEBOARD DECK

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