Mod Medallions
-
Alissia Melka-Teichroew tells ReadyMade how to make paper pendants and medallions in three quick steps.
Posted by ReadyMade
Project by Alissia Melka-Teichroew; words by Kiera Coffee; photo by Bryan McCay
Basing much of her work on iconic references, Alissia Melka-Teichroew tends to turn the world on its side just a little bit...all the time. A good example is Melka-Teichroew’s diamond ring, which plays with perceptions of classic jewelry by being entirely made of acrylic and keeping only the characteristic shape of a gem. She has also cleverly used broken teacup handles as inspiration for nylon wall hooks. Fond of playing with materials, tweaking the basic properties of familiar objects, and re-presenting them to us anew, Melka-Teichroew repeatedly makes us smile. She relates, “I’m trying to give my point of view, but I want people to have room to do anything they want; wear the Ring A Day or hang it on the wall!” Melka-Teichroew has also been expanding her line of jewelry--bubbly necklaces, bracelets, and rings (think pop beads from Mardis Gras, only better)--for spring.
Click here to download template.
Skill Level
Very Easy
Active Time
Less than an hour
Cost
$
- Thick paper
- Glue (for paper)
- Hot-glue gun (or super glue)
- Pin back
Materials
- Mat knife
- Cutting mat
Tools
Click to download the medallion pattern. Print it out.
Fold pattern according to the indicators, cut using the knife and cutting mat, and glue edges where needed.
Glue pin back to your new brooch, allow to dry, then adorn yourself.


















caldream16
Flag Comment
chen2020
Flag Comment