Under the moniker of Focal Length Designs, I reclaim old, broken and neglected SLR camera lenses and turn them into one-of-a-kind cuff bracelets perfect for the photography geek, designer or fashionista. Each bracelet is hand-formed, filed, sanded and buffed with a focus on the intersection between photography, fashion, art and design.
My cuff bracelets are all unique and one-of-a-kind, dismantled from a lens with care and meticulously cut, formed and finished into transformative jewelry. I let the inherent design of each piece guide me through the process of determining which edges to polish, which surfaces to brush and how to shape it into an eye-catching wrist adornment.
The moment of truth for me is the final cleaning of the finished bracelet. A little gentle scrubbing in warm water washes away the dark gray aluminum dust, residual grease and oil, and brings the painted numbers and lines back to vibrant life. The polished edges and surfaces catch the light once more, and the result is glorious.
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