A copper and tree jade choker.

Finished this little beauty a couple days back, just getting around to saying much of anything about it.

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More copper, in case that’s a surprise to anyone. ;> With a single oval piece of tree jade at the end of an inverted E4-1 triangle. The real neat thing about this piece, I think at least, is the body of the chain is a brand new weave. Developed quite by accident by Celeste while attempting something else. These little accidents are quite often as awesome as two ninjas taped together. She named the weave Arkham, though I never got around to asking if it was a reference to the asylum in Batman, or something else. Either way, I think it’s a damn awesome weave and it makes for a very nice band.

Have fun
--Charon

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“Secret Project” not so secret anymore.

‘Cause, I’m done.

My first whip. A Nylon six-foot, twelve-plait, single belly, shot loaded SnakeWhip.

I dunno what else to say, this has been what I’ve been working on the last few days. I made a couple small mistakes, nothing I couldn’t recover from though. My main concern is the foundation for the Turk’s head knot being a little, less than solid, hence the odd knotwork immediately beneath it.

For those that are wondering, yes, it cracks. Loud enough to annoy the neighbourhood dogs. I’m not quite used to wielding it yet but it falls as accurately as I can throw. I managed to pick out a couple of large icicles and teach them not to hang around on my roof and be cold, little bastards.

I’ll practice the nylon whip making a bit more when I can afford to, and if I get a positive response maybe even start selling them.

If you have to be addicted to crack, make sure it’s the crack of a sonic boom.
--Charon

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Earrings for the time constrained mailler.

Stuff I had to do, just to say I got something finished this week. Two pairs of Layered Polyhedral earrings.

First in Brass, Copper, and German Silver.

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And again in Stainless, Copper, German Silver.

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The inner set of copper rings contrasts well with both the brass and the stainless. I just might have to make these a regular addition to my Etsy Shop.

In other news, I’m still working on a non-maille super-secret project that I’ll debut here upon completion. Why does that sound like a Mad Scientist wrote it?

Have fun,
--Charon

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What I should be doing.

  Yeah, I know. Sorry I havn’t been detailing alot of Maille lately. I’d like to do a couple follow along posts soon. Show works in progress and things of that sort. My work space will be expanding soon, currently, it’s a chaotic wreck not worthy of photographs as alot of things are being packed, or being moved so I can pack around them.

Aside all that, I haven’t been doing alot of original work lately. Promoting a bit more than I had been in the past though.

I guess, this post just sortof serves as filler to let everyone know I’m still breathing and havn’t forgotten about you. I say this alot, I know: Expect a little more in the future, when I can see my desk beneath all the junk again.

 

Have fun
--Charon

Found Maille

I hope Jim Davis doesn't mind me reproducing this here. I couldn't figure out how to directly link to the proper app where I found this.


It's nice seeing any mention of maille out of the normal world. Reminds me that maybe I'm not so crazy. Eh, who am I kidding.

--Charon

What did you just say about me?

Honestly, it was very sweet of them over at Total Art Soul to throw me a surprise blog feature. Nice people over there. They’re just starting out, which only means the community is small and you can get to know pretty much everyone. Some amazing artwork in their gallery as well. Take some time and check them out… after reading the pretty stuff they wrote about me, of course.

In other news, keep your eyes on Nostalgic Collections as I’ll be donating a bracelet as the prize for an upcoming giveaway. Not sure what I’m making for them just yet, but I promise it will be something new from me.

Right now, I’m off to deal with the complete lack of oxygen in my brain.

Have fun
--Charon

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