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Introducing the Marty Magic Throne Dragon Ear Wrap

Posted on April 24, 2013 by marty

After nearly 40 hours wax carving, I just completed one of my best and most complex dragon ear wrap designs. This sculptural and very detailed Dragon Ear Wrap soars gracefully down along the curvature of the left ear. I proudly … Continue reading →

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Alisha’s Sugar Glider Charm takes Flight

Posted on April 18, 2013 by marty

Alisha’s precious Sugar Glider Charm is now ready for adoption.  I am proud of my daughter’s quick mastery of wax carving and delighted with her new creation. Some fun facts about Sugar Gliders: They are marsupials and after birth, navigate … Continue reading →

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A Toast to Original Moe

Posted on April 17, 2013 by marty

  This blog is a commemorative to my friend and mentor, Leon Moburg, known to many as “Moe.”  I met Moe in September of 1969 when as a freshman, I entered the University of Redlands. I was a declared art … Continue reading →

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Alisha’s Littlest Pet Shop Charm Collection

Posted on April 11, 2013 by marty

When Alisha was 5 or 6 she would collect and play with the “Littlest Pet Shop” menageries.  She would be entertained for hours with miniature hamster habitrails or a litter of plastic kittens tucked into a plastic basket.  I indulged … Continue reading →

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Marty’s Flat Dragon Ring in N.Y. Post’s Game of Thrones fashion article.

Posted on April 2, 2013 by marty

On March 26th, the N.Y. Post published the photo of my Flat Dragon Ring in their Game of Thrones inspired fashion photo gallery.   Although I e-mailed the photo editor several other dragon ring photos and dragon ear wrap photos, … Continue reading →

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Snakes Alive!

Posted on April 2, 2013 by marty

My new sterling silver Python Snake Pendant has finally hatched.  For those of you interested in the scientific facts, pythons are egg layers but boa’s and vipers give live birth. Python Snake Pendant

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HBO Game of Thrones NY Post Article

Posted on March 25, 2013 by marty

I was contacted early this morning by a photo editor of the New York Post.  She is working on an upcoming article for their daily TV section about how to dress like characters on the HBO show, Game of Thrones.  … Continue reading →

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Vine Snake Ear Wrap in Progress

Posted on March 25, 2013 by marty

I just completed carving the wax model for a new Snake Ear Wrap.  It’s pictured here on Jamie’s ear and will be available in both bronze and in sterling silver by early summer.

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A Custom Cloud Dragon Ring takes Flight

Posted on March 16, 2013 by marty

I wear a version of the Cloud Dragon Ring as my wedding ring.  For some years, a special client has eyed my ring and when she found a ruby red stone that she wanted set, I customized the dragon to … Continue reading →

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Mother and Daughter Designing

Posted on March 15, 2013 by marty

Although too much time is spent in the office, managing the business, our favorite days are those when we can design together.  Alisha and I share workspace on an heirloom drop down desk and when we are not talking we … Continue reading →

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