H&H Exhibition: Bunnyson (2024)

Marina Gonzalez Mazo et al.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:30:03 PDT

Bunnyson is a charm worn as a necklace or an insignia. It is crafted in 14k gold and holds a 0.35 ct diamond with grey coloration and a pearl cut. The jewel was designed in Blender, a free and open-source software. I then printed the sculpture with the help of the 3D printers in the UAF Makers Space, using Polycast filament. A new plastic filament designed to burn without residue was meant to replace wax in the traditional casting process. I created my 14k gold alloy by mixing gold with copper, following the old Spanish jewelry tradition. This gives the gold a slight pinkish hue. The design features two bunnies facing each other, holding the diamond together with their paws. They sit on top of a heart shape and have wings on the side. I wanted the jewel to look like a coat of arms inspired by royal and religious insignias. A symbol of status and wealth. It is a soft and whimsical design, almost like it was from a fairytale. The rabbits make a consistent apparition in my BFA thesis show as I use them as a euphemism for sexuality and devotion. With this piece, I wanted to create an heirloom jewel that would hold my BFA show in a nutshell, a insignia for reaching my commencement as a professional artist.