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Laura Robson, Co-Founder, Designer, Production Manager
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Artist's Statement
Welcome! to the our website. We are very excited to present to you fun jewelry that is fun to wear! We use bottle caps and vinyl records as the centerpiece of our jewelry and have a wide selection of designs to choose from. All designs are quality crafted in Sterling Silver. We take pride in transforming recycled items to a new beauty. The reason we create jewelry using alternative materials is to spark imaginations, indulge in a little silliness and just to see a few smiles.
We have been working as artists for over fifteen years. We have come to believe that customer service is the key to having a successful business. If you're happy, we're happy! We will always do what we can to help you fill your needs whether it be just one bottle cap ring or vinyl record pendants for an entire wedding party! We have been a Niche award finalist and are currently working with nearly one hundred retailers around the country including the Smithsonian.
Please enjoy this website and contact us if you have any questions or comments.
Laura Robson
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Benjamin Beamer
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BenjaminBeamer, Co-Founder, Designer, Marketing & Sales
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Bottle Cap Jewelry
We give the bottle caps a second life by using a portion of them to highlight colors, designs and/or words that are often overlooked. We punch out a piece of the cap using a very large machinist tool to capture the perfect image, then give the cap dimension by doming it. We then set the bottle cap into sterling silver using a small rivet, a type of cold connection. The silver rivet is part of the design element and also has function by permanently attaching the bottle cap to the silver.
We have thousands of bottle caps to choose from and we only able to show a sample in this catalog. If you have requests, please don't hesitate to ask us. We just may have what you are looking for!
Vinyl Record Jewelry
We give "replay" to 45 rpm records by creating jewelry that is both fun and sophisticated through design. We use a large machinist tool to punch pieces from colorful and black records to use as the centerpiece. Then we set the vinyl into sterling silver using a rivet and brass washer. The rivet becomes a strong part of the design element.
Shades of colors may change as many of these records are difficult to find! (Did you know the most difficult colors to find are pink and orange?!) If you have any requests, color requests that is, please don't hesitate to ask; we just may have it!
Honors
- 2008 - Gallery, A collection of pieces to intrigue and inspire
Bottle Cap Bracelet Highlight
Art Jewelry Magazine
- 2008 - Eco-Jewelry
Vinyl Record Jewelry Highlight
InStore Magazine
- 2008 - Recycle, Reuse, Rethink, RE-ART!
Group Exhibit including 15 pieces of Bottle Cap & Vinyl Record Jewelry
Lane Arts Council - Gallery at the Airport
- 2008 - Niche Award Finalist, Recycled
(National)
- 2007 - Pretty In Green
Bottle Cap Bracelet and Vinyl Record Ring Highlight
The Washington Post Express
- 2007 - Eco-Jewelry
Bottle Cap Jewelry Highlight
InStore Magazine
- 2005 - Pop Culture Creations
Feature Article
HQ Magazine
- 2005 - Fabulous Jewelry from Found Objects : Creative Projects, Simple Techniques
Work Featured
Lark Books
- 2005 - Invitational Award
Main Street Arts Festival
Fort Worth, Texas
- 2005 - Laura Beamer - Recycling Finds a Fun Haven in the Oregon Cascades
Feature Article
Crafts Report Magazine
- 2003 - Kiss Our Butt Award
Peoria Fine Art Fair
Peoria, Illinois
- 2003 - Second Place in the Medium of Jewelry
Portland Arts Festival
Portland, Oregon
- 2003 - Award of Merit
Art Fair at Laumeier
Saint Louis, Missouri
- 2003 - Best in Medium, Jewelry
Austin Fine Arts Festival
Austin, Texas
- 2003 - Niche Award Finalist, Recycled
(National)
- 2002 - Award of Excellence
Arts & Apples Festival
Rochester, Michigan
- 2002 - Invitational Award
Art Fair on the Square
Madison, Wisconsin
- 2002 - Award of Merit
Art Fair at Laumeier
Saint Louis, Missouri
- 2001 - Invitational Award
Art Fair on the Square
Madison, Wisconsin
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