Computer Aided Design (CAD) and 3d Printing allow Jocelyn Kolb to create jewelry that is both organic and precise. Kolb, who has an MFA in metals/jewelry/CAD from the Tyler School of Art at Temple University in Philadelphia, describes the process below. These images are from her 2008 MFA Thesis Exhibition – you can also see a few of Kolb’s pieces on the Wexler Gallery website.
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Maelstrom Brooch, resins, 3.5″ x 3.5″ x 3.5″
Digitalis Brooch, resins, 3″ x 2″ x 6″
Digitalis Brooch, resins, 3″ x 2″ x 6″
“Once I model my work on a computer it is produced by using a machine that 3D prints or builds the pieces layer by layer, an additive process that has always reminded me of the growth of tree rings.”
Spadix Neckpiece, gypsum resin, 14″ x 14″ x 3″
Turitella Brooch, resins, 3′ x 2′ x 6′
Turitella Brooch, resins, 3′ x 2′ x 6′
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I’m such a geek, I definitely love the use of software to help get my ideas together. This is very cool and I especially like the way a complete 3D image is generated. I think that is very helpful in the design process.
These are awe-inspiring – brilliant designs!
Totally beautiful and mind boggling!
Yeow! Gorgeous interplay of all our favorite aspects of creative play and vision, with ‘available resources’- tools and materials now accessible for us to experiment and create with. Susan, thanks so much for showing us what’s out there!
Computer aided and yet appeared organic and mysterious. Thank you for sharing.