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Steampunk Insect Jewelry

A Mechanical Mind Launches New Line Using Old Watches and Light Bulbs

— November 19, 2012 — Fashion
Designer Jason Gershenson-Gates launches a new line of jewelry made out of recycled watch and light bulb parts on on his Web site, A Mechanical Mind.

Fascinated with the mechanical world ever since childhood, artist Jason Gershenson-Gates disassembles old watch parts and light bulbs and reassembles them into beautiful works of art. Creating stunning creatures like scorpions, spiders, dragonflies and other insects, what are often considered repulsive bugs have been transformed into intricate steampunked creatures. These one-of-a-kind pieces have been created by watches and items that he collects from around the world. Due to the fragility and intricacies of the pieces, each one was handcrafted in one sitting, which meant the artist sat for at least 10 hours each.

The site A Mechanical Mind also features other pieces that feature decomposed mechanical parts as well.
Trend Themes
1. Upcycling - Opportunity for jewelers and artists to create unique pieces by repurposing old or discarded items such as watches and light bulbs.
2. Steampunk - Emerging trend in the jewelry industry; blending Victorian-era fashion with industrial design for a modern aesthetic.
3. Handcrafted - Growing trend of customers preferring high-quality, handmade jewelry that is unique and one-of-a-kind.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Accessories - Opportunity for jewelry designers to create unique and eco-friendly pieces using upcycled materials such as watches and light bulbs.
2. Art - Opportunity for artists to use unconventional materials such as watch and light bulb parts to create intricate and visually stunning works of art.
3. E-commerce - Opportunity for e-commerce platforms to showcase and sell one-of-a-kind, handcrafted jewelry and art pieces made from repurposed materials.
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