Inspired by my own writings . . .

If you follow me over at www.findyourcspot.com, you’ll know that every Monday I give a blog-nod to artists who are making do with what they have.  Recycling, upcycling and all that green stuff.  I’ve been working on my own version.  Make Do Mira, I guess.

Now don’t worry if this is not up your alley.  Not everyone lives with a gear head and not everyone has an appreciation for muscle cars.  But recently, while in my husband’s garage, I saw a piece of sheet metal taken off of a 63 Nova Super Sport Convertible.  When I told my hubby I loved the texture and thought it made a great art abstraction, he patted me on the head.  “That’s super, honey.”  “No, really . . . it should be framed,” I implored.

A lesson in air compressed sheers and ear protection later, I was channeling Rosie the Riveter.  I’ve decided to make some jewelry with this readily available supply of metal flecked with auto paint and bondo.

Here are the very first experiments – a couple of cuffs.  I wore one all day today and was surprised at how lightweight, and comfortable they really are.

2 expiremental cuffs. The larger one is stamped with designs. The Nova was originally painted red.

Detail on the large cuff, "Nova SS"

Smaller Cuff, about 1.5" thick, I wore today. It's surprisingly comfortable.

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