These are a smaller version of the big Violin Hoops. The curvy maple grain shimmers underneath the violin finish on these hand-rubbed, French polished gems. These super shimmery pieces have been dyed to a deep blush with weld and madder, and finished with tung oil and shellac to a sparkly shine. Minimalist sterling silver hardware keeps the warm, organic irregular hoop shape in the foreground. And they are sooooo smooth to the touch! Forward-facing, whereas the big Violin Hoops are side-facing.
Dimensions: 2" wide by 2.25" long
I developed the Violin Hoops by learning historic finishing methods from a luthier. Each piece - not even just each pair, but each piece - is individually shaped by hand, which gives a warmth to the organic, imprecise shapes that laser cut wood jewelry lacks. Each piece then has to be sanded, mordanted in two or three separate baths, dried, dyed in up to four dye applications, dried again, sanded, and then receives 3 to 7 coats of oil and/or shellac. I am constantly refining this process with each batch in order to balance the refractive qualities of the finish with the durability required for serious dancing.
Petroleum free
