steampunk works 2008-2015: What inspired me to make this wrist cuff

“ It is the same in human life; there is in man likewise a fate that lends power to his life “~ Wilhelm

Refrigerators convey much about a person, and yes I am giving you privy to a peek at mine xxoo.

Likewise an artist's past works convey much about their current works. With that in mind I would like to take you on a wee tour.

Perhaps better recognized "as what inspired me to make this cuff"

This cuff is currently marketed with artistic partner Ricky Wolbrom of EDM Designs. It has been a decade collaborative exchange effort with my textile "fleshing out" and EDM's signature embellishments, concepts and marketing. Together we have branded a stunning steampunk accessory line and built a wonderful friendship.

Historically I am inspired to make charms and drop charm armatures by example of the Victorian "chatelaine"

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chatelaine
[shat-l-eyn; French shahtuh-len]
a hooklike clasp or a chain for suspending keys, trinkets, scissors, awatch, etc., worn at the waist by women. a woman's lapel ornament resembling this.

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A few of my archived chatelaine inspired samples

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