The SuperWonderBolts are handmade earrings created with an intricate pressure-forming process which requires annealing and cleaning the metal between each stage. The technique of pressure forming with a 20-ton bottle jack starts with engineering a custom designed nickel-plated die. This design is inspired by iconic superhero symbols that speak a universal language of power, and light. Hanging in balance and sources of goodness, superheroes are folk heroes, and everyday humans who inspire us to be stronger, and kinder. The SuperWonderBolts are a form of worn art which speaks to superheroes living within, just waiting to be found, and honed. These earrings are a symbolic, timeless, and powerful expression of protection and balance.
Resilient Under Pressure: Reflections of Light and Power
“Art is not freedom from discipline, but disciplined freedom.” — John F. Kennedy
Crafted with care, each nickel-plated die is hand-fabricated using traditional metalsmithing techniques. Riveted together with precision and tenacity, it embodies the strength and artistry behind every pair of SuperWonderBolts earrings.
Throughout history, jewelry has served not only as adornment but also as a powerful symbol of protection. Ancient Egyptians, for example, crafted intricate amulets and jewelry designed to safeguard the wearer from harm and bring good fortune. These pieces often featured symbols like the Eye of Horus, which represented protection and royal power, reflecting a belief that the right ornamentation could ward off evil spirits and bring blessings.
In South America, the Incas used gold and silver jewelry not just for beauty, but as a means to convey status and divine protection. Many of their pieces were embedded with stones believed to possess protective qualities, worn by warriors and nobility alike.
Similarly, the SuperWonderBolts earrings embody this rich tradition, acting as a form of worn art that channels the inner superhero in each of us. They serve as a symbolic, timeless expression of protection and balance, reminding us that, just like those ancient adornments, we too can harness our strength and resilience through the art we wear.