3D Modeling Design

IMMERSE

Spirograph

When I was young, one of my favorite toy was Spirograph. I still remember being so fascinated by the intricate patterns made with the wheels and rings. I was obsessed. Once I started on them I couldn’t stop from creating the different patterns. Even now I still enjoy using the Spirograph and never tire of the countless amazing designs.

Now my jewelry reflects that childhood fascination and I incorporate the geometric patterns created by the Spirograph into my pieces. Using CAD, I manipulated the geometric elements of the Spirograph designs and finalized on three different rings. The designs are then 3D printed in resin which I direct cast into metal. Lastly the pieces are cleaned and polished and then set with stones.

Samurai Knots

Today, the culture of Japan is one of the most popular cultures around the world. Their culture not only reflects the attitudes of present day, but also trace back to the past.

Kumihimo is the traditional technique that uses silk threads to braid intricate colorful cords. This technique began as early as in the Edo period. The traditional belt of the Kimono, the Obi, is bound by a cord of Kumihimo. Samurai also used Kumihimo as laces for their armors and swords. The way they utilized the Kumihimo for knotting was very complex and creative. I was inspired by the interesting knotting elements that made ropes into the design of animals, insects, flowers and fruits and I incorporated them into my pendant, earrings and ring.

Dendritic Agate

The pattern of the Dendritic Agate is reminiscent of traditional Chinese ink painting, Japanese Sumi-e, Suibokuga in Korean, and Vietnamese Tranh Thuy Mac.

Pine tree, bamboo and plum flower are popular motifs in the ink painting. I created four jewelry pieces related to these motifs in a different form: plum flower locket ring, pine tree locket pendant, bamboo locket pendant and earrings.