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Category Archives: Design projects
Introducing the Marty Magic Throne Dragon Ear Wrap
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 Littlest Pet Shop Charm Collection
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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Vine Snake Ear Wrap in Progress
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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Marty Magic Bird Nest Ring video
My first video on Youtube. This is wax carving for a new double ring design.
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Mavericks Wave Ring
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
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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The Silver Corset – part 2
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
The Phoenix Dragon Tiara – Stage 4
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
Dragon-Phoenix-Tiara Stage 3
The wax carving for this elaborate commission is nearly complete. I began working on it in late April and over the last many weeks, have devoted my design time to this project only. Three stunning opals are incorporated into this piece; … Continue reading
Fight of Fancy Dragons finished
I received my three Flight of Fancy Dragon sculptures back from the foundry. As you can see, they were finished in black, gold and red patinas. Art has mounted them on redwood burls. Two will be shipped today to a … Continue reading
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