Last week we started working on new dreadlock rings. Since we want to have full freedom in creating various shapes and sizes, we are opting for a base material of polymer clay. This will also allow us to use many colours, textures and be able attach different organic stuff, such as shells, stones, gems etc.
Our previous stock consisted of an amazing collection from Nepal. The best sellers were bone and coconut. They all had interesting engravings of tribal and spiritual / religious symbols. Here are the last 4 rings that remain from the previous stock.
Clockwise:
1- Silver plated spirals ring (Eur 5)
2- Buffalo Bone large rings with lines (Eur 12)
3- Coconut ring with Buddha Eyes (Eur 8)
4- Brass ring with engraved circles (Eur 5)
Today I searched for some inspiration on the internet. We like to have a look at the creations other artists make. First of all to ensure that we do not create something which is already out there; and secondly, browsing other work provides inspiration. And when we breathe in inspiration, we eventually breathe out creativity!
The new dread rings that KEEP CALM AND GET DREADLOCKS will feature will be keeping the same 'Tribal' theme, adding also a touch of 'Bohemian' and a pinch of 'Dark-adelic'
Something between this:
and this
and this
And now let me share with you some beautiful work from other artists on Pinterest and Etsy:
Let's start with flowers
Playing with polymer to create special effects and textiles
Creating motifs and symbols
Embellishing
Mushrooms
Skulls
Characters and animals
Rainbow - simple, easy and effective!
And to finish off, here are some real cool dread rings.
Starting with this amazing Ganesha
Poetry on dread rings - this is definitely an original idea!
Shaped dread beads - so cool
Also a very original idea - look like Scrabble marbles - create what you want!
Our previous stock consisted of an amazing collection from Nepal. The best sellers were bone and coconut. They all had interesting engravings of tribal and spiritual / religious symbols. Here are the last 4 rings that remain from the previous stock.
Clockwise:
1- Silver plated spirals ring (Eur 5)
2- Buffalo Bone large rings with lines (Eur 12)
3- Coconut ring with Buddha Eyes (Eur 8)
4- Brass ring with engraved circles (Eur 5)
Today I searched for some inspiration on the internet. We like to have a look at the creations other artists make. First of all to ensure that we do not create something which is already out there; and secondly, browsing other work provides inspiration. And when we breathe in inspiration, we eventually breathe out creativity!
The new dread rings that KEEP CALM AND GET DREADLOCKS will feature will be keeping the same 'Tribal' theme, adding also a touch of 'Bohemian' and a pinch of 'Dark-adelic'
Something between this:
and this
and this
And now let me share with you some beautiful work from other artists on Pinterest and Etsy:
Let's start with flowers
Playing with polymer to create special effects and textiles
Creating motifs and symbols
Embellishing
Skulls
Characters and animals
Rainbow - simple, easy and effective!
And to finish off, here are some real cool dread rings.
Starting with this amazing Ganesha
Poetry on dread rings - this is definitely an original idea!
Shaped dread beads - so cool
Also a very original idea - look like Scrabble marbles - create what you want!
