Al The Rebel

BadAss Uterus Choker
Handmade using white bronze PMC, silver clasp, and velvet cord

This jewelry piece, a uterus adorned with breasts and a harness, was inspired by conversations with close friends navigating endometriosis. Their stories revealed the profound, often invisible challenges of living with a body that demands attention through pain and under-researched medical realities tied to female anatomy.
The BadAss Uterus honors those hidden battles, from monthly cycles and aging to the quiet endurance required to sustain one’s sense of femininity amid internal complexity. I reclaim the uterus not as a symbol of politics or conflict, but as an unwavering source of power.
Ultimately, this choker is a representation of a portal within women and a celebration of the divine feminine that is resilient, generative, and deeply connected. Through this intimate wearable form, I invite viewers to consider the strength woven into women’s bodies that hold both profound challenges and the potential for life, connection, and creation.

In this show piece, displayed at , I used traditional metalsmithing methods to create the adjustable clasp in sterling silver. The main component, the BadAss Uterus, was formed using precious metal clay (PMC, specifically white bronze) and molding it with my hands and tools, almost like actual clay, into the form you see. It was then put in a kiln where it baked until the “clay” hardened into metal. This process shrinks the outcome slightly from the original size. I sanded and polished the baked PMC before sewing the black velvet around the uterus “arms” and the clasp, creating this BadAss Uterus Choker.

(if you read this far and want to know more about endometriosis, has a great informative pinned post on her feed to definitely check out as well as plus many others are beginning to shed light on endometriosis like )

Custom made men’s bracelet
“BREATHE” stamped inside
Handmade textured sterling silver

Grip & Glam: DIY Jewelry for Polers

Create your own personalized piece of metal jewelry as a lasting souvenir from Pole Con 2025! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the basics of metal stamping, bending, and finishing to create a unique bracelet, pendant, ring, earrings, wine charm, or keychain. Want to wear your creation during a performance or class? Attach your custom pendant to your heels for an extra flair!

Choose from a variety of metal shapes—heels, legs, hearts, pole positions, and more—and explore different textures and decorative elements. Personalize your piece by stamping letters and numbers to capture a pole mantra, favorite move, or future goal. You can also experiment with symbols and abstract shapes to design your own unique stamped image. Or, keep it simple with “Pole Con 2025” as a sleek and stylish reminder of your experience.

All of my handmade jewelry is designed to endure—from high-energy pole sessions to everyday adventures—so you’ll leave this class with a durable, one-of-a-kind creation that holds your Pole Con memories. No prior metalsmithing experience is needed and all supplies are provided— just bring your creativity!

Prerequisites: none
Level: beginner/no experience necessary
Needed: all materials will be provided in the workshop