Category Archives: Wax Carving

Who is Marty Magic?

  Marty Magic is run by Marty and Alisha, a mother-daughter team. Their jewelry is created by the lost wax process. They create their unique design in their Santa Cruz, California studio and their jewelry is made in America. Fantasy … Continue reading

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The Wax Creation Process of Dragon’s Tear Opal Pendant

A special customer commissioned me to design a dragon pendant around a stunning Australian Koroite Boulder Opal. Blue and green bands of opalescence arch across this remarkable 42 carat stone. I usually create one of a kind designs on speculation so … Continue reading

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The Stressful Process in Creating a One of a Kind Design

Considerable time goes into creating every new design  but designing a one of a kind piece is especially time consuming and stressful. There are reasons that my one of a kind designs are priced the way they are. There are … Continue reading

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New Jewelry Designs from Marty Magic

Between answering phone calls and emails, packing orders to ship, and making lunch for the Marty Magic crew (her most important job, they contend), it’s a wonder that Marty ever finds time to sleep. Somehow, though, she still manages to … Continue reading

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Jewelry Design is a Family Affair

At Marty Magic, jewelry design is truly a family affair – especially now that school’s out! This weekend, July 27-29 2018, Molly McCormack will work her first Marty Magic Show at the Gilroy Garlic Festival. Molly turns 12 this August and … Continue reading

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