Dot Collar

by Erika Jurney on April 22, 2009

Felt necklace by Danielle Gori-Montanelli: There are no lofty philosophical or theoretical concepts behind my work. I just throw myself into the rich warm textures and colors of the felt and watch the pieces evolve almost by themselves.
After years of working as a metalsmith, Danielle Gori-Montanelli felt as if her craving for color and texture was satisfied when she discovered felt. This vibrant medium enabled her to better explore her colorful, fanciful style in a larger scale. It also freed her from the confines of her workbench, allowing her to work with just a few simple tools, to follow where inspiration led, whether in her studio or in a flowery field in the countryside.

Erika Jurney is the founder of Try Handmade. You can follow her on Twitter and Facebook or learn more about her love of the handmade.

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1 Rebecca April 22, 2009 at 3:13 am: That is just incredibly gorgeous!
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2 Erika Jurney April 22, 2009 at 4:36 am: It is so luxurious yet simple looking. I really want one :)
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3 lizzy April 23, 2009 at 1:52 pm: gorgeous!
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4 Lumina Jewelry April 26, 2009 at 9:33 pm: Very cool!
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5 Jennifer May 3, 2009 at 11:53 pm: DANG. That collar is cute.
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