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: For this American Native Red Indian Chief Ring design, it is mainly a challenge for myself. I happen to look at some old molds in my previous workshop, I accidently come accross a Red Indian Chief ring. It actually remind me that I have seen a few attempts of it by different craftmen and I will say they look more like symbols/statue of Red Indian Chief. From there, I will like to attempt my interpretation.
: I did some background research and notice how lushful the feathers on their headgear were. And how it is the icon symbol yet it has to be play down due to the physical constrain, the feathers have to shorten a lot to fit into a ‘normal’ size ring. So I spend quite a bit of time and did quite a few prototyping just to test the feathers positioning. Today I am proud to share that I not only manage to retain the feathers in its intent length but I am able to wrap them comfortability around the wearers knuckle.
: The design and sculpturing took about 3-4 days. The time consuming part is the 3D printing and physical testing the shape against actual fingers. Together with the iteration which I think totally it is about 2 weeks.
: At the moment, it is only sell through our online store at www.etsy.com/shop/Altejewellers. But we welcome any interested party to contact us if they will like to carry this product.
: I see this ring as unisex. I have a lot of complement from ladies when I am actually wearing one myself. I believe because it really stand out as a ring. Need not target to audience that appreciate American Native Culture. It is target towards audience that generally prefer loud statement rings that can be a conversational piece.
: As mention, the similar attempts usually looks more like American Native totem. I am attempting a more realistic attempt which I believe can draw more interest.
: Digital 3D sculpturing tools (ZBrush) and 3D printer.
: The authentic Native American headgear that wrap around your knuckle comfortably.
: I believe the digital sculpturing tools help to speed up the iteration tremendously.
: How to incorporate the iconic feathery headgear of Native American which most previous attempt by other craftmen simplify instead for design convenience. It really pay off as this piece that I design gather attention I believe where that other craftmen play down.
: I have a few industry associate actually suggested I should try for competition which I never thought of as I still consider as a newbie in the Jewelry industry. But when I happen to see the calling for entry for A’Design Award competition online, I thought might as well and here I am.
: Other might see it as weakness or limitation in the subject (the feathery headgear) but a good designer should view it in other prospective and attempt to solve the problem sincerely rather try to avoid.
