This concept is showing a simple gesture. The gesture of hiding emotion from others.

Porcelain Light Qualities

Some images of the light qualities we hope to achieve...

texture on outer circumference provides control over trace. potentially change the texture as ring spins

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The idea is that this bangle has some LEDs and mercury switches embedded inside and when the wearer "fiddles" with the bangles the lights will turn on and off and reveal a pattern hidden in the material of the bangle. We are thinking of using porcelain and making parts thinner than others or inlaying small pieces of clear acrylic that will filter light through

Here we are exploring the idea of doodling, something often done when someone is bored or fiddling. we are trying to create a piece of jewelery that can entertain someone in this mood or situation.
These are the results of the drawing bangles.