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On my way back from Artfest there were several enticing antique~aries so of course I stopped at them all.  This was from a shop along the Hood Canal with walls and floor of heavy old wood and a hot crackling fire in a big wood stove that made you want to stay a good long time.  I came away with a very generous stash for around $10 and this bulb was in it.

Thanks again to the wonderfully nice lady who is finding her way back to her art having not done any since embroidery and macrame and painting in the 70s.  It’s so interesting that I want to help artists and everywhere I go (no exaggeration) that’s who I run into.

I’ve been experiencing serious computer issues this week and am busy offloading large files onto an online backup site to make more room.   But the other evening as I was struggling along with moving files I happened to see that bulb again.  Before I knew it, I’d snatched it and started wrapping it with wire.

I use wire a lot but not in this particular way.  It was almost as if some wire weaver spirit took over.  No not almost– I’d say it was exactly like that.  I didn’t even have to think about what I was doing I just did it.  It may sound a little creepy now but at the time it was very peaceful and satisfying  to be so in the zone.

At first I envisioned the caged bulb in an assemblage but when it was finished it really seemed to want to be wearable.  It is a bit of a larger piece but it’s not too big.  It actually looks really cool and better than if I had used a smaller bulb (oh I beg your pardon, if the wire weaver spirit had used a smaller bulb).

The knotted leather cord has an offset hand made clasp.  Some fishing hardware is attached to the cord and that is about it.  Very simple piece but love the industrial look of it and that the cage protects the bulb.   Thanks Wire Weaver Spirit!  You’ve inspired me to do more pieces like this.

Now appearing in my shop.



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