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This blog has moved to my new web-site.  Please check it out at http://www.obsessoriesstudios.com/

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Overwhelmed

I feel a bit overwhelmed by all of the things on the Internet that need to be updated every time I do something new.  Facebook, Myspace, Blogger, Twitter, Etsy, Artfire, GlassArtists, JewelryArtists, MyGlassArt, GlassLine and probably 10 other things I can't think of off the top of my head.  Is there some way to link all of these things together?  Sigh.  Let alone the actual work that needs to be done.  I counted... I currently have 20 designs in various stages of production.  There are just not enough hours in the day.  I have three alone that are ready for their first production run but I just need time to make them.  At work we are getting ready for Tucson and at home I'm getting ready for Christmas so, no mater where I am everything is busy.  I did manage to get out of the house and go to 'Tis the Secor (a local art event).  It was really nice to catch up with people I hadn't seen in a while and make some new friends.  Unfortunately I had to cut my visit short (sick baby at home.)  Eh, things will eventually calm down and I'll really be able to dig in and get some work done. Right?

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The next prototype is on its way

The next prototype is on its way. I'm so excited! I've changed the process slightly since the first model. I now pay the prototyiping company to cast the prototype in silver and send me the raw master. So, of all the steps, steps 3 and 4 are the only ones I don't do myself. Once I receive my master model I will continue with step 5.

Step 1: create computer model
Step 2: send model to prototyping company for a quote
Step 3: a wax prototype is grown.
Step 4: cast wax prototype in silver
Step 5: clean, finish, and polish silver master model
Step 6: make mold of silver master
Step 7: use mold to make wax models
Step 8: cast wax models
Step 9: clean, finish, polish, size, and set stones

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Next Prototype out for a quote.

I just sent this model out today for a quote so that I can have it prototyped. 

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Rubber razor blade

Here is the first one. It will eventually be a bracelet
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Celtic bands

I haven't been designing on the computer as much lately.  I've been concentrating on finishing what I have cast and doing some wax carving.  I've decided to attempt to carve my celtic bands design by hand.  Wish me luck.  I'll post pictures if I succeed. 

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Design #4 Claddagh band set

As I'm sure you can tell already, I have a penchant for celtic designs.  I just love the symbolism of the claddagh ring. 
According to Wikipedia: "The Claddagh's distinctive design features two hands (one male, one female) clasping a heart, and usually surmounted by a crown. The elements of this symbol are often said to correspond to the qualities of love (the heart), friendship (the hands), and loyalty (the crown)."

I also love the idea of interlocking rings worn as wedding rings.  To me, that adds to the symbolism: two lives coming together to make one.

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