The Original Skateboard Jewelry

Getting RAD at Radish Underground...

Radish Underground (one of the coolest boutiques in the Northwest...), was the place to be this past Friday night. You're bummed if you missed it!
Thanks Gina and Celeste (super hot owners of RU) for the fun night.
Here's some photos off their website from Friday night:

Betsy from Betsy&Iya:

Celeste, owner of Radish Underground and Aster Park; Alisa Starr from Snarky Cards; and Gina, owner of Radish Underground and The Scarlet Oak Candle Co. (nice hoops!)

And if you didn't make it to the party, Radish is open Mon-Sat 11am-6pm and Sun 12pm-6pm... Besides MapleXO goodies, there's so many amazing products and pieces you'll fall in love with there. Go check it out!

Labels: BetsyandIya, Celeste, Gina, MapleXO, radish underground, Snarky Cards, The cutest boutique in the world, The cutest owners of a boutique in the worlld

BIG HOOPS for BIG HOPES in HAITI!!

The devastation in Haiti has effected the lives of 3 million Haitians and effected the hearts of millions all over the world.
It's unbearable to think about the tragedy and pain those people have endured.
We feel for Haiti. We have hope for Haiti and want to do our part to make a difference.
In our efforts to raise money for the relief efforts in Haiti, MapleXO is announcing its: BIG HOOPS for BIG HOPES in HAITI campaign!!!!
For each pair of our Recycled Skateboard Big Hoop Earrings we sell this next week JAN 24th-JAN 30th, MapleXO will donate 100% of the proceeds to the Red Cross HAITI RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT fund.
Please participate and help us reach our goal of selling 25 pairs this week which will raise over $1,000 for Haiti!
Spread the word and wear your big hoops proud to show your big hopes for Haiti!

Live. Love. Wear. Skateboarding... MapleXO Recycled Skateboard Jewelry

BIG HOOPS FOR BIG HOPES IN HAITI

Labels: Big Hoops for Big HOPES in Haiti, Haiti, MapleXO, Recycled Skateboard Earrings, Red Cross

We've come a long way baby! Thanks Paul...

Since MapleXO started in 2006, we've learned a lot about skateboards, woodworking, and jewelry making. Nearing the end of 2009, we thought it would be fun to see just how far we've come. Check out the difference between these earrings we made in 2006 and a new batch of earrings from 2009.

Of course we have to give credit where credit is due. A big help to us learning the ropes of woodworking has come from an amazing Portland woodworker and artist, Paul Sykes. He owns Sykes Wood Fenders which is a company that makes beautiful wooden bicycle fenders!
His fenders are incredible and he makes amazing furniture as well. He practically just built a church! Take a look at that link to see the photos from that project. In one way or another, Paul has had a hand in the production process of almost every product made by MapleXO. With out his guidance, we don't know where we'd be today. Thank you Paul (and Elaine) for your amazing support!

MapleXO Recycled Skateboard Jewelry
Live. Love. Wear. Skateboarding... MapleXO

P.S. Along with MapleXO products... Sykes Wood Fenders make GREAT holiday gifts!

Labels: MapleXO, Paul Sykes, Recycled Skateboard Jewelry, Sykes Wood Fenders

Recycled Skateboard Triangle Earrings! improved!!!

MapleXO has had quite an obsession with obtuse angles lately.
Check out these new and improved Recycled Skateboard Triangle Earrings!!!

We made some earrings similar to this about 6 months ago, but we didn't feel like they showed off enough of the original colors of the skateboard, so we put our thinking caps on and our power tools to work and re worked them into these babies!
The backside shows the original graphics, artwork, and scratches from the skateboard, and the flip side shows the amazing colors and layers that once hid below the grip tape.
Grab a pair ASAP because Christmas will be here before you know it!

Live. Love. Wear. Skateboarding... MapleXO

Save Landfill Space in Style. Wear MapleXO Recycled Skateboard Jewelry

Labels: MapleXO, Obstuse, Recycled Skateboard Triangle Earrings, Zane

MapleXO's new HQ's!!!

MapleXO is moving studios!!!
If you live in Portland... get excited for our end of summer sample sale right at our new MapleXO HQ's!!!
Check back soon for details.... AND for previews of MapleXO's new holiday line of Recycled Skateboard Jewelry!

photo: Bucky Miller

Live. Love. Wear... MapleXO Recycled Skateboard Jewelry

Labels: Bucky Miller, Buzzy Sullivan, Jamie Larson, MapleXO, Recycled Skateboard Jewelry, Shawn Small

Recycled Skateboard Rings!

MapleXO introduces:

That's right! Wooden skateboard pieces shaped and polished into beautiful rings. All the colors in the rings are from the original skateboards, and nothing is added to these rings except: a clear coat, a silver band, and love (of course &hearts).

The band is hand casted in pure sterling silver by Portland artist, Connie Jan. This talented and cute jewelry maker carved out MapleXO and the leaf with a tiny little saw and her tiny little hands. She's amazing, right?

These stylish rings come in many sizes and will be available in shops by the end of this month. Start asking around for them and be the first of your friends to own a MapleXO ring.

Save Landfill Space in Style... Live. Love. Wear. Skateboarding... MapleXO

Labels: MapleXO, Recycled Skateboard Rings

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Getting RAD at Radish Underground...

Saturday, January 23, 2010

BIG HOOPS for BIG HOPES in HAITI!!

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

We've come a long way baby! Thanks Paul...

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Recycled Skateboard Triangle Earrings! improved!!!

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

MapleXO's new HQ's!!!

Monday, February 2, 2009

Recycled Skateboard Rings!

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Getting RAD at Radish Underground...

Saturday, January 23, 2010

BIG HOOPS for BIG HOPES in HAITI!!

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

We've come a long way baby! Thanks Paul...

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Recycled Skateboard Triangle Earrings! *improved*!!!

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

MapleXO's new HQ's!!!

Monday, February 2, 2009

Recycled Skateboard Rings!

Recycled Skateboard Triangle Earrings! improved!!!