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samedi 24 août 2013

Where To Look For Inspiration When Designing Biker Rings For Men

By Tara Daniels


Artists or jewelers who are looking to design biker rings for men can find plenty of sources of inspiration across the media, arts and history. While certain ideas and themes tend to resurface in biker clothing and accessories, finding some fresh inspiration is easier than it might first appear. Concepts as diverse as the Old West and science fiction can turn up new ideas for designers.

The imagery associated with horror films has often provided bikers with a fair degree of inspiration for jewelery and clothing designs over the years. Many designs of this kind may include skulls, with some using piratical designs featuring skulls and crossbones, reinforcing the outlaw ethos to which many bikers subscribe. The skull is also seen as an image of death and rebellion, which appeals to bikers who see themselves as living on the edge of society.

The 19th century American frontier can also be a good source of many images and ideas when designing jewelery aimed at bikers. Books of Old West photographs can trigger some ideas, while the American Civil War has many military designs which can also be used. Flags and banners, Native American imagery and animal icons can also be inspired by images from this era.

Going to the movies can also be a great source of ideas of jewelery designers who are working on designs for motorcyclists. While horror movies have already been mentioned in passing, designers can also look to super hero, action and science fiction films for inspiration. Many of the characters in these types of movies are associated with iconic images which can be varied for jewelery designs.

It is also possible to find some inspiration from rock music, especially heavy metal, which has enjoyed a long association with bikers and motorcycle culture. Many bands make use of imagery and logos which can be adapted for jewelery. Certain songs also feature imagery which can be rendered in jewelery, or even words which can be lettered into designs.

As heavy metal is so popular amongst bikers, it should also perhaps be no surprise that much biker jewelery also uses images from fantasy literature. There has long been an overlap between heavy metal and fantasy storytelling, with novels such as the 'Lord of the Rings' often proving a rich source of inspiration for designers. If the stories have been made into films, then the inspirational source can be even richer.

The actual machinery of motorbikes can also be used to give form to ideas when designing jewelery . Engines often feature some iconic piece of machinery which can, on occasion, look very striking indeed. Using machinery in designs can also show how strong the bond is between a biker and the type of machine which he usually rides on the road.

If a designer is stuck for ideas on how to design biker rings for men, then they should not worry. There are plenty of potential sources of inspiration on which to draw, whether historical, cultural or artistic. Simply taking a trip to the movies or listening to music can often be all it takes to find inspiration for a truly great design.




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