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Going With The Grain: Wooden Accessories by Solidio + May Co.

AuthorNova Bronstein DateMonday, September 12, 2011 at 9:00AM

 

Turquoise imbedded Wooden Belt Buckle by Solidio, Photo: Nova BronsteinFurniture makers are branching out and getting new traction through jewelry.   Good economics and green thinking have taken each other's hand, encouraging repurposed materials.  This is what furniture makers Solidio, a wife and husband team in Emlenton, PA are now doing. They utilize small pieces of wood and metal that would otherwise go to waste and turn them into jewelry and other small accessories.  The clean lines and precise execution inherent to furniture making persist beautifully here! 

For a great example of clean, crisp and gorgeous product pictures check out Solidio's Etsy shop.  Click here to check it out!

Solidio cuff links display

Madagascar Ebony Cuff by May Co. , Photo: May Co.With the same green mentality Travis James creator of May Furniture Co. in Brooklyn has also created a jewelry line from wood scrap.  Only his has omitted the metal all together, opting for the simplicity of amber toned arcs.  What a gorgeous way to go green!!

Click here to see the selection of cuffs!

 

 

 

 

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If I hadn't read the caption, I wouldn't think that the first image would be a buckle. And these are very extraordinarily designed cuff links.
September 12, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterHalley | Brochure
Very interesting designs, I wouldn't have thought it was a buckle either! Thats what makes good design I guess!!!!!
September 13, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterCaroline Sound
nice. there is no "ended" word for something natural. everyone loves natural stuffs. thanks for sharing those great jewels and ornaments.

September 15, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterAxel
Awesome design.I feel strongly about it and love learning more on this subject.
September 27, 2011 | Unregistered Commenterdenver real estate
Those cufflinks are great.

I have a huge collection and am always growing it so will have to keep my eyes open for some like these.
September 29, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterAntique Jewellery
a good design !
November 16, 2011 | Unregistered Commenterzoey
it is very good!
November 22, 2011 | Unregistered Commentermlb baseball jerseys
great design. I love everything with a wood touch on it. feels like it brings me back to the nature.

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December 16, 2011 | Unregistered Commentercowsky
It's a good design.
December 24, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterDVD to iPod Converter giveaway
Perfect idea to make to make a cool gift for him.
February 24, 2014 | Unregistered Commenterdavidgiannakis

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