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Wire Crystal Pliers Other Tools Ideation Prototype Brainstorm Making-of Archive Final Variation Production Arch Arch on Architect Arch on Artist Being Being var.II Classic Classic on Architect

Wire

For our jewellery extension "WJewellery.co", the artist Winnie carefully chooses solid silver wire as her main material, including 925 Sterling Silver and 999 Fine Silver. Precious metal is difficult to work with, suitable for experienced artist. Learn more about different wire materiality.

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Crystal

For a richer materiality, Winnie often integrate natural gemstones and Swarovski crystal in her wire jewellery.

光鮮背後 雜線叢生

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Pliers

The essential tool for Winnie to create wire artworks are pliers. Her basic kit includes the long-nose pliers, the round pliers and the cutter.

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Other Tools

Besides pliers, other tools are equally important in the design and making process, such as pen for sketching, and ruler for measurement.

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Ideation

Drawing of arches, influenced by the artist’s architectural background.

She adopts prior knowledge from textile art and architecture, presenting beauty in continuity with her unique sense of aesthetics.

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Prototype

Design process often take place during the actual making. The artist tried out variations by physically modelling the earrings in order to test both the crystal colour and the structure.

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Brainstorm

By sketching various options, e.g. geometry, wire thickness, fixing method etc., the artist aims to find out her best solution. Usually takes a long way to narrow down the numerous possibilities; going back and forth between sketching and prototype making.

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Making-of

An unfinished Arch Earring to demonstrate the making process: securing Swarovski crystals with the thin 999 fine silver wire, onto the main structure frame made of 925 sterling silver.

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Archive

The design is usually documented in the sketchbook after being confirmed with the prototype modelling. It forms Winnie’s original ”recipe” to recreate the same design in the future.

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Final

The final piece of our Arch Earrings is derived from the constant struggle in the design process, where the artist Winnie continuously strives for perfection.

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Variation

Developing from the fundamental gesture of Arch Earrings, Winnie creates a variation to form the bracelet charm by increasing its radius, resembling a gentle smile. The artist then expands this into a full collection named Arch - see frame #13.

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Production

Capturing the moment of Winnie shaping wire with pliers. Photo taken by Vanessa Li during Winnie's Wire Jewellery Session.

We are lucky to have met this amazing photographer while working in Trial and Error Lab. Her photography company - Not Just a Headshot provides tailored services, from non-generic headshots, corporate event photos to customized branding photos - perfect for taking your branding to another level. Click here to learn more.

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Click frame #13-15 for the completed collections.

Arch

Winnie Tam

The inspiration of Arch is derived from the curvature of our smile as an universal language of happiness. This collection emphasizes appreciation towards architectural aesthetics, reflecting Winnie’s personal journey as a soon-to-be architect..

Silver, crystal
2020-2021

(Frame #13 Arch Collection)

Arch on Architect

Featuring a Hong Kong architect, Michelle Lau, who enjoys the architectural inspired jewellery by WJewellery.co. Photo taken by Vanessa Li during Winnie's Wire Jewellery Session.

We are lucky to have met this amazing photographer while working in Trial and Error Lab. Her photography company - Not Just a Headshot provides tailored services, from non-generic headshots, corporate event photos to customized branding photos - perfect for taking your branding to another level. Click here to learn more.

Click frame #13 for the narrative of our Arch Collection, symbolising universal happiness with architectural language.

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Arch on Artist

Jewellery is often believed to be more expressive when being worn. The photograph captures the artist Winnie wearing her creation - Arch Ring and Arch Bracelet, where she experienced a hard time for posing. Photo taken by Vanessa Li during Winnie's Wire Jewellery Session.

We are lucky to have met this amazing photographer while working in Trial and Error Lab. Her photography company - Not Just a Headshot provides tailored services, from non-generic headshots, corporate event photos to customized branding photos - perfect for taking your branding to another level. Click here to learn more.

Click frame #13 for the narrative of our Arch Collection, symbolising universal happiness with architectural language.

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Being

Winnie Tam

Evolved from the geometric form of DNA, the double helix design symbolizes the essence of being. Our identities are developed through choices we made in life. What would our lives be without the inevitable regrets along the way?

Silver, crystal
2020-2021

(frame #14 Being - Helix var.I)

Being var.II

Winnie Tam

Evolved from the geometric form of DNA, the double helix design symbolizes the essence of being. Our identities are developed through choices we made in life. What would our lives be without the inevitable regrets along the way?

A variation based on Being Earrings. Weaving between the adjacent spirals unevenly spaced, as if the spirals unite as one.

Silver, crystal
2020-2021

(frame #14a Being - Helix var.II)

Classic

Winnie Tam

Developed from the traditional, the artist gave the classic prong setting a tweak by incorporating her specialty in wireframe to secure the Swarovski stone in a continuous line. A timeless design, perfect for any occasion.

Silver, crystal
2020-2021

(frame #15 Classic Collection)

Classic on Architect

Feat. Hong Kong architect, Michelle Lau, who enjoys the architectural inspired jewellery by WJewellery.co. Photo taken by Vanessa Li during Winnie's Wire Jewellery Session.

We are lucky to have met this amazing photographer while working in Trial and Error Lab. Her photography company - Not Just a Headshot provides tailored services, from non-generic headshots, corporate event photos to customized branding photos - perfect for taking your branding to another level. Click here to learn more.

Click frame #15 for story behind our Classic Collection, a reinterpretation in one-line wire of the classic prong setting.

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Revealing the design process leading to Winnie’s extraordinary silver jewellery creations. 

Phase I – 2021/8/16 – 9/12, G/F Breakthrough Centre, 191 Woosung Street;
Phase II – 2022/7/17 – present, 94 Tokwawan Road (by reservation only).

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