Author Archives: marty

The Illusive Platypus

Posted on April 29, 2012 by marty

I’ve just finished a wax for a new Platypus charm. Two summers ago, John and I traveled to Australia in search of adventure and the illusive platypus. Although we saw koalas, kookaburras, kangaroos and cassowaries, we never spotted a platypus. … Continue reading →

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Arrows and Mockingjay

Posted on April 3, 2012 by marty

I just completed carving two Hunger Games inspired jewelry designs. Each design that I create begins with a wax carving that takes me many hours to sculpt, carve and engrave. I use a soft green jewelers wax, numerous dental tools, … Continue reading →

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Mavericks Wave Ring

Posted on March 29, 2012 by marty

I recently carved an powerful “Wave Ring”  in green wax.  This design concept has been in my heart and mind for some time and will soon be available in sterling silver.  My quandary is what to name this new piece? … Continue reading →

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Dragon Opal Ring Commission

Posted on March 13, 2012 by marty

I received a commision to create a large dragon ring featuring two Australian opals.  My client choose from my collection of opals and directed the design. I worked on this piece on and off for several months.   The ring … Continue reading →

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Customer Request: Amputate my cat ear cuff

Posted on March 13, 2012 by marty

Last year I received an unusual request regarding my Crawling Cat Ear Climber Cuff. A woman emailed about purchasing the cat ear cuff with a modification. She wanted my cat cuff with a paw removed. Her beloved pet cat had … Continue reading →

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Lizard Love

Posted on February 12, 2012 by marty

Wishing you a Happy Valentines Day! Love, Marty and Show Off (a most magical bearded dragon with red gossamere wings.)

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Opals and Fire Agates

Posted on February 5, 2012 by marty

Art and I  just returned from the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, triumphant with a small collection of exceptional Arizona fire agates and Australian and Mexican opals. The Mexican fire opals are from the mines in Magdalena and the Arizona fire … Continue reading →

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Marie Claire magazine called this week

Posted on January 28, 2012 by marty

Thursday I received a call from a stylist at Marie Claire magazine asking if I could overnight them a spiro ear cuff for a photo shoot the following day.  I had not heard of the magazine, it was already late … Continue reading →

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Victoria Falls bungie jump fail

Posted on January 8, 2012 by marty

I just heard that a woman plunged into the Zambezi river after the cord broke on her bungie jump of Victoria Falls bridge. My son John and I were on that same bridge this past summer and John made the … Continue reading →

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Escape to Baja Mexico

Posted on January 8, 2012 by marty

This coming Tuesday, I will fly to San Jose del Cabo, Baja, with Art and John for a two week escape. We will be staying in our simple beach bungalow,  a 30 minute drive on unpaved roads from the charming … Continue reading →

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