I have seen many real zipper jewelry creations before but not like those of Ukrainian designer, Viktoriya Oparenko. Her store, ZASTIBKA, showcases her contemporary zipper jewelry style.
Many of her pieces have minimalist styling, taking advantage of the humble zipper's simple structure.
What struck me was her remarkable ability to come up with so many different ways to put together strips of zipper. She sometimes butts the zipper parts together. She also folds, rolls, stacks them and even incorporates beads in other designs.
Some of her more colorful designs can be found in her extensive brooch collection. I selected her dragonfly and heart brooches as examples.
I had considerable difficulty trying to choose my favorites from this innovative designer. Hop over to her store and you will see what I mean!
Before You Go:
- Zipper Bling - More Amazing Zipper Jewelry Artisans
- Awesome Layered Zipper Bracelet Tutorial
- Whimsical Zipper Brooches by Woolly Fabulous
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Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
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amazing! very elegant, reminds me of beaded ball-chain in some of the pieces. What an imagination!
ReplyDeleteLove it all!
ReplyDeleteI went to her store and am absolutely stunned at how she's turned a simple zipper into incredible designs that I'd wear any single day.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutley impressive!
I have always been fascinated with the transformation of zippers for jewelry :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic find. It takes me back to my early days of jewellery making.
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