Curly Bracelet

Designed by Susan Sanders — Alexandira, VA, for Design Museum's Rapid Jewelry Design Competition

From the designer: "I have a great fascination with moving parts and mechanisms ... In my 3D printed pieces I challenge myself to make everything in one piece, no matter how and in what directions the pieces move. I’m stubborn that way. Each individual curl ends with a ring that is stacked loosely on a rod, and each moves independently, almost 180 degrees. There would also be slight up and down movement. Gravity would pull the curls as the wearer moves, so the bracelet would constantly change shape. "