Orna Lalo Bird Stick Pin

This fun contemporary stick pin was designed by Orna Lalo, an artist who creates synthetic resin jewelry inspired by nature.  Orna studied fine arts and fashion design, graduating from the Shenkar College of Engineering and Design in Isreal.  Orna Lalo jewelry is currently produced by skilled artisans in Bulgaria.  The jewelry is still assembled by hand and her collections are produced in limited editions.

Orna Lalo uses synthetic resin in her designs, an inexpensive and versatile material which is more natural looking than plastic.  I actually thought this pin was made of glass when I first saw it.  Resin can assume a variety of textures, from the sparkle of glass to the opaqueness of stone, depending on the powdery fillers added to it.  Molds are first used to shape the resin piece, then filings, perforations, colorants, and lacquer are added by hand to finish the design. 

Feel free to contact me if you are interested in purchasing this piece.  Questions, comments, and additional information are always appreciated.  My online shop on http://www.rubylane.com/ is coming soon.

Thank you to the following website(s) for the historical content of this blog post:

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