Author Archives: marty

Surfacing for air

Posted on December 29, 2011 by marty

This has been a very, very busy month. I’ve had my busiest online holiday season ever. My elves and I have been shipping frenetically for the past several weeks. We were able to pack and ship most orders within a … Continue reading →

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Customer requests: add jewels to large octopus pendant

Posted on December 11, 2011 by marty

A woman ordered my large octopus pendant for a dive trip to the Dominican Republic but she wanted it customized. I e-mailed her numerous photos of gemstones and we chose this array of stones for her Treasure Octopus Pendant. A … Continue reading →

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Customer requests: draw a dragon and brave knight on the box.

Posted on December 10, 2011 by marty

Shipping for the holidays, this request came in: “Draw a dragon on the box being killed by a brave knight on the box, please.” My husband, Art, quickly drew this: What I don’t understand is the design we were shipping … Continue reading →

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All Or Nothing – 11-11-11 Wedding

Posted on November 22, 2011 by marty

There were many things that could have gone wrong with this project, but all of the planets were in alignment and the tiara came out beautifully. I shipped it to my clients with a week to spare and Art and … Continue reading →

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The Silver Corset – part 2

Posted on October 26, 2011 by marty

We met tonight with V. for the second fitting of her metal corset cover; soon to be created in solid sterling silver and embellished with golden dragons, flames and jewels. The initial stage of the production is in the talented … Continue reading →

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The Phoenix Dragon Tiara – Stage 4

Posted on October 18, 2011 by marty

This elaborate tiara comission is nearing completion.  After months of sculpting the wax, sweating over the price of precious metal, and agonizing over the logistics of casting such a complex project, magic has happened.  All that remains to be completed … Continue reading →

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Octopi Wall Street

Posted on October 15, 2011 by marty

Why, with all the media coverage, is no one is reporting this? I rather miss the vintage movies of giant sea monsters attacking New York.        

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Good Times at the Maryland Renaissance Faire

Posted on October 3, 2011 by marty

I’ve just returned from the Maryland Renaissance Faire.  A good time was had by all and good times will continue weekends through October 22-23!  Both the participants and Faire attendees dress for the occassion, celebrating the season.  Wonderful crafts abound … Continue reading →

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Going to the Maryland Renaissance Festival

Posted on September 19, 2011 by marty

Its time again for me to journey east to the Maryland Renaissance Festival, one of the largest period festivals in the country. I will be attending this weekend, September 24 & 25. It’s my tradition to have my hair braided, … Continue reading →

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The Snakes of Urban Outfitters

Posted on September 2, 2011 by marty

Bloginity has just posted an article about Urban Outfitters Snake Ear Cuff “similarity” to the Marty Magic Snake Ear Cuff. It’s called “Looking For A Steal? Try The Snakes of Urban Outfitters“. It’s a good article. I am disappointed that … Continue reading →

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