ItsVera

ORIGINAL bespoke 1-3 loop crochet & knitting rings

Ontario, Canada
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Announcement    Vera's ORIGINAL design, bespoke 1-3 loop CROCHET TENSION RINGS & KNITTING TENSION RINGS, yes, custom made to fit your finger providing a comfortable snug fit to craft for hours without discomfort. All other jewellery is designed and handcrafted by Vera. If an item is listed as 'one only'. that means ONE ONLY and handmade in my studio, just 1/2 hour north of Niagara Fall.
Vera

BIO
"Vera is a creative visionary with a passion for transforming discarded materials into stunning works of art. With a background as a former Visual Arts teacher, Vera's artistic journey has taken her on a remarkable path from the classroom to the world of unique jewelry design.

While Vera is widely recognized for her exquisite smoke-fired pottery, her artistic talents transcend boundaries as she seamlessly explores multiple mediums. Her artistic repertoire includes painting, drawing, sculpting, and, of course, jewelry design.

In the realm of jewelry, Vera stands out as a true innovator. She proudly introduced the world to the first crochet and knitting tension ring, a revolutionary concept that marries craftsmanship with functionality. Each of Vera's rings is a testament to her dedication to sustainability, as she meticulously handcrafts them from repurposed copper, mid-century silver trays, and reclaimed sterling silver.

***Vera's work is a harmonious blend of artistry and environmental consciousness, a testament to her commitment to creating beauty from the discarded. With every piece she creates, Vera invites us to see the world through her unique lens, where creativity knows no bounds, and discarded materials find new life as wearable art.
As a metalsmith, Vera designs and crafts jewellery using re-purposed old silverware and mostly recycled metals. Her ORIGINAL custom made knitting tension rings and crochet tension rings have become Vera's signature designs for the last few decades."
Check https://Linktr.ee/ItsVera for direct links to my Website, and more

THE ORIGINAL KNITTING AND CROCHET RINGS
"The Perfect Fit to Knit or Crochet".
My rings were listed as "Best Gifts for Knitters" in Good Housekeeping magazine https://bit.ly/3GcNt4R
Check the therapeutic benefits of knitting:
https://mindwell.healthy.ucla.edu/2017/02/08/the-many-benefits-of-knitting
The unique 1-3 loop knitting rings and crochet rings are MY ORIGINAL designs. Each ring is 100% handmade in my Ontario, Canada studio.
These unique rings help keep you get more consistent stitches with better tension enabling you to knit and crochet with ease and comfort. I handcraft, custom make every KNITTING RING and CROCHET RING for you. Every ring can be used on your left or right hand. I use only vintage silver trays, repurposed copper and mostly reclaimed sterling silver to make these knitting, crochet rings.

One of many magazine editors discovered my 1-3 loop rings and featured my knitting ring in the Good Housekeeping Magazine September issue in 2020, which you can find as #10, on the list "Best Gifts for Knitters" (link below) https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/gift-ideas/g34205721/best-gifts-for-knitters
June 2023 review: 'I've been using the ring for a couple of weeks and it's been great so far! It's helped reduce my hand and wrist pain and cramping. Thanks for the great ring!'

Most of my jewellery is made from re-purposed vintage and antique silver. I rescue preloved silver to give it a new life as beautiful jewellery. I also re-purpose pure copper, aluminum, and reclaim sterling silver whenever possible.

After designing items, I saw, file, sand, clean, forge into shape, clean, polish, clean, wrap, package, label and mail every item in my shop. And also stage, photograph, edit and publish the images and text you see on my Website and Etsy.
Thanks for visiting my shop,
Vera

GIFTS for FRIENDS
Buy a gift for a friend and I will send your gift directly to your friend, just let me know where to send the gift.
What would you like me to add a message on a card? Add a note at check out.

PACKAGING
I reuse mail packaging whenever possible, to lessen the carbon footprint and keep mailing costs at a minimum. Every little bit helps.

SHIPPING:
Canada - Canada Post
USA - Chit Chats (Canadian carrier) transports packages to USPS
International - Canada Post AIRMAIL

SOME of the MEDIA coverage of Vera’s original designed knitting and crochet tension rings and other jewellery
- Good Housekeeping Magazine, on the gift list https://bit.ly/3GcNt4R, 2020 USA
- KLG Knit Like Granny, Best gifts for knitters https://knitlikegranny.com/gifts-knitters
- Knitscene Winter 2019, USA,
- Home and Garden magazine, Knitting 2015 Australia
- Hamilton Magazine, Summer 2015 Canada
- The Spec newspaper, July 11 2014, Canada
- eKnit, online knitting magazine, 2014 USA
- Knitsy, online magazine, 2014 UK
- Simply Knitting magazine, 2014 UK
- Knit Wear magazine, Spring 2013 USA
- Ariadne magazine, Winter 2013 the Netherlands
The Spec article on line:
https://www.thespec.com/life/fashion-style/2014/07/11/potter-painter-jewellery-maker-seeks-out-recyclable-materials.html

RETAIL
Grimsby Public Art Gallery Shop, Grimsby Ontario Canada

SUPPORTING CHARITIES
A portion of the proceeds from my shop are donated to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and Hamilton Food Share in Hamilton, Ontario Canada.

All original jewellery designs, photos, images and text on this site
© Copyright 2024 Vera Tempelmans Plat All rights reserved

(updated March 16, 2024)

Announcement

Last updated on 16 Mar, 2024

Vera's ORIGINAL design, bespoke 1-3 loop CROCHET TENSION RINGS & KNITTING TENSION RINGS, yes, custom made to fit your finger providing a comfortable snug fit to craft for hours without discomfort. All other jewellery is designed and handcrafted by Vera. If an item is listed as 'one only'. that means ONE ONLY and handmade in my studio, just 1/2 hour north of Niagara Fall.
Vera

BIO
"Vera is a creative visionary with a passion for transforming discarded materials into stunning works of art. With a background as a former Visual Arts teacher, Vera's artistic journey has taken her on a remarkable path from the classroom to the world of unique jewelry design.

While Vera is widely recognized for her exquisite smoke-fired pottery, her artistic talents transcend boundaries as she seamlessly explores multiple mediums. Her artistic repertoire includes painting, drawing, sculpting, and, of course, jewelry design.

In the realm of jewelry, Vera stands out as a true innovator. She proudly introduced the world to the first crochet and knitting tension ring, a revolutionary concept that marries craftsmanship with functionality. Each of Vera's rings is a testament to her dedication to sustainability, as she meticulously handcrafts them from repurposed copper, mid-century silver trays, and reclaimed sterling silver.

***Vera's work is a harmonious blend of artistry and environmental consciousness, a testament to her commitment to creating beauty from the discarded. With every piece she creates, Vera invites us to see the world through her unique lens, where creativity knows no bounds, and discarded materials find new life as wearable art.
As a metalsmith, Vera designs and crafts jewellery using re-purposed old silverware and mostly recycled metals. Her ORIGINAL custom made knitting tension rings and crochet tension rings have become Vera's signature designs for the last few decades."
Check https://Linktr.ee/ItsVera for direct links to my Website, and more

THE ORIGINAL KNITTING AND CROCHET RINGS
"The Perfect Fit to Knit or Crochet".
My rings were listed as "Best Gifts for Knitters" in Good Housekeeping magazine https://bit.ly/3GcNt4R
Check the therapeutic benefits of knitting:
https://mindwell.healthy.ucla.edu/2017/02/08/the-many-benefits-of-knitting
The unique 1-3 loop knitting rings and crochet rings are MY ORIGINAL designs. Each ring is 100% handmade in my Ontario, Canada studio.
These unique rings help keep you get more consistent stitches with better tension enabling you to knit and crochet with ease and comfort. I handcraft, custom make every KNITTING RING and CROCHET RING for you. Every ring can be used on your left or right hand. I use only vintage silver trays, repurposed copper and mostly reclaimed sterling silver to make these knitting, crochet rings.

One of many magazine editors discovered my 1-3 loop rings and featured my knitting ring in the Good Housekeeping Magazine September issue in 2020, which you can find as #10, on the list "Best Gifts for Knitters" (link below) https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/gift-ideas/g34205721/best-gifts-for-knitters
June 2023 review: 'I've been using the ring for a couple of weeks and it's been great so far! It's helped reduce my hand and wrist pain and cramping. Thanks for the great ring!'

Most of my jewellery is made from re-purposed vintage and antique silver. I rescue preloved silver to give it a new life as beautiful jewellery. I also re-purpose pure copper, aluminum, and reclaim sterling silver whenever possible.

After designing items, I saw, file, sand, clean, forge into shape, clean, polish, clean, wrap, package, label and mail every item in my shop. And also stage, photograph, edit and publish the images and text you see on my Website and Etsy.
Thanks for visiting my shop,
Vera

GIFTS for FRIENDS
Buy a gift for a friend and I will send your gift directly to your friend, just let me know where to send the gift.
What would you like me to add a message on a card? Add a note at check out.

PACKAGING
I reuse mail packaging whenever possible, to lessen the carbon footprint and keep mailing costs at a minimum. Every little bit helps.

SHIPPING:
Canada - Canada Post
USA - Chit Chats (Canadian carrier) transports packages to USPS
International - Canada Post AIRMAIL

SOME of the MEDIA coverage of Vera’s original designed knitting and crochet tension rings and other jewellery
- Good Housekeeping Magazine, on the gift list https://bit.ly/3GcNt4R, 2020 USA
- KLG Knit Like Granny, Best gifts for knitters https://knitlikegranny.com/gifts-knitters
- Knitscene Winter 2019, USA,
- Home and Garden magazine, Knitting 2015 Australia
- Hamilton Magazine, Summer 2015 Canada
- The Spec newspaper, July 11 2014, Canada
- eKnit, online knitting magazine, 2014 USA
- Knitsy, online magazine, 2014 UK
- Simply Knitting magazine, 2014 UK
- Knit Wear magazine, Spring 2013 USA
- Ariadne magazine, Winter 2013 the Netherlands
The Spec article on line:
https://www.thespec.com/life/fashion-style/2014/07/11/potter-painter-jewellery-maker-seeks-out-recyclable-materials.html

RETAIL
Grimsby Public Art Gallery Shop, Grimsby Ontario Canada

SUPPORTING CHARITIES
A portion of the proceeds from my shop are donated to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and Hamilton Food Share in Hamilton, Ontario Canada.

All original jewellery designs, photos, images and text on this site
© Copyright 2024 Vera Tempelmans Plat All rights reserved

(updated March 16, 2024)

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About ItsVera

Sales 12,928
On Etsy since 2010

Metalsmith, Contemporary Wearable Art Jewellery

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  • Vera Tempelmans Plat

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    Vera is a creative visionary with a passion for transforming discarded materials into stunning works of art. As a former Visual Arts teacher, Vera's artistic journey has taken her on a remarkable path to the world of unique jewellery.

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Last updated on 16 February, 2023

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Vera
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I only make custom knitting and crochet rings.

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I use recycled mail packaging whenever possible.

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