Bonnie Meltzer
Crocheted and Found Object Necklaces

See Recycled Computer Part Pins

I wore my first and only computer part jewelry to a lecture I was giving about technology and art history. During the question and answer period one of the teachers waved her hand wildly. The inquiry wasn't about the use of computers in the classroom, or about the role of technology in cave paintings but..

"I have to have that necklace. How do I get it"?

I have been making and selling computer jewelry off my neck ever since.

Magnet wire, a thin very pliable wire normally used in motor windings, is crocheted into these lacy collars. The wire comes in a variety of enameled colors over a copper core. Some of the wire has other coatings.
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Crocheted magnet wire and plastic coated wire with iridescent beads. The center pendent is an uncoated 2.5" glass hard disk. No closing finding.


Crocheted magnet and plastic coated wire with hard drive motor and beads. $175
The motor is from very old hard drives. New ones are not this interesting, actually they aren't interesting for jewelry at all. However, they are light weight which makes it easier to shlep your portable computer around.

Motor and crocheted magnet wire with beads necklace. $175.
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Crocheted magnet copper magnet wire and aluminum wire with washers. $125
This necklace can be worn in a variety of ways, with the chains in the front or the back. A similar necklace, shown below, is in the new book, Crocheted Wire Jewelry, by Arline Fisch.

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Artist Marcy Baker wearing the necklace. Directions for making this are in "Crocheted Wire Jewelry".
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Networking Necklace. Jacks and beads on ball and chain. You can select the color of the beads . Chain comes with an extension so it can be worn at multiple lengths. Everyone will talk to you. $60.

Key necklace and glass beads on ball and chain. $60
Circuit board pendent necklace with three connectors. Two of the connectors fit together to form the closing of the necklace, pictured above. $60

HOW TO ORDER


JEWELRY IS ONE OF A KIND
AND IS DEPENDENT ON WHAT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE

If you see something that you like that is sold, another similar but not identical one can be made.


Need gifts for your high tech clients? I can design jewelry especially for you.
All Jewelry is one of a kind. You can order in a category and choose colors.

Quantity (3 or more) discounts available.
If you are in the Portland, Oregon area you can
call the studio for an appointment

Pins $40
Most Bolas $50
Necklaces $60-$225..
Necklaces Add $7.50, Pins Add $5.00 to include gift wrap, insurance, postage and handling
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CONTACT Bonnie Meltzer for exhibitions, artwork sales and workshops 503 285-3131