Curiouser and Curiouser

So, for the first time in forever, I drew something.

I know, right?

It's my Nobilis character from nyren's game, Frank. She's the Nobilis of Angles (and now Ingenuity) in the chancel of the Trade Armada, a flying marketplace.

I just inked it and didn't really clean it up, so it has all the pencil lines still. And this is a photograph, since my scanner's not working.

( Sketch below cut! )

I can't remember the last time I drew anything. And of course, the sketch is driving me nuts.

But as soon as I get Windows running again, I'll do fancy things like color it and fix things and fill in things that I left out.

It'll be my first time coloring something in Photoshop. Adventure!

Anyone have a scanner I can use?

So, a bunch of plain leather dog collars were discontinued at work. I also am in possession of a leather stamping kit, and an awesome idea came to me.

I'm going to make myself a custom collar!

Basically, they're super-soft, super-comfy collars with silver buckles. And real leather, too - finding real leather is a bitch, never mind at a reasonable price and comfort level. Especially for a human.

It occurred to me as I planned to make one for myself that other people on my f-list would probably be interested in them, too, so I snagged a bunch in a few different colors.

So the collars would be stamped with whatever you want (up to about 25 characters), and if you want extra stuff, like collar charms, I can make those too. Cost would be dependent on how custom you want it, like if you wanted crystals or chains hanging from it or whatnot. And the charms can be whatever - one of mine's going to be feathers and charm bracelet bits, probably. =)

Besides, as far as these go, if you like the way I design my jewelry, I can get just as creative with collar accessories. I'll also monogram the inside for you as part of the package if you want one.

Also, I'm only making a limited number of these (eight, specifically), so reserve one ASAP if you want one.

EDIT: Just added the ones I ordered to the list. It's bigger, but since people requested some already, the list already started shrinking.

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Women tend to have necks ~13", and men tend to be up near ~14". And you order a little big. Almost all of my collars have been 14". I had one 12" that was a little on the big side.

So, if you see the size/color you want, first come, first served. Comment with the collar you want and the email you want me to talk details with.

This is going to be so much fun.

I love these. Super smooth ceramic beads that have bright purple and green iridescence all over them, like they're wet with oil. The pictures really don't do them justice.

AND they're weighty enough that they hang really well.

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Ignore the crappy pictures. It's getting dark, and I really wanted to post these.

And while I love these beads, these earrings aren't my style. Up for sale they go. =/

zomg I worked in gold?

Hehe. I surprised myself with this one. I had this beautiful filigree butterfly that was a slightly-damaged rescue from a vintage shop. Plus, I still had all of those clock gears...

Thus, a shimmery, chiming river of gears streaming off of the butterfly.

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And as most of you know, I don't wear gold. But if I did, I'd so totally be keeping this. It's delicate and cute and sparkly. And it's not too big, either - not more than two inches. But agh! I don't wear gold! If any of you do, it's for sale.

Too bad. It's adorable.

I'm really proud of these. Every glass bead is iridescent and a great shade between blue and purple. Some seem outright one of the other in certain light, but change the light and it's totally different. The butterflies and chain work well together, too - anything with butterflies as a motif pretty much has to be a movement piece. =)

Plus, even the cuff has color! It's flexible, fully adjustable, and very comfortable.

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Pictures really don't do them justice. The colors are beautiful. I'm thinking of using these in one of my next photoshoots.

These might be more expensive, since they were a bitch to make, but not too terribly much more. No piercing required for the cuff.

Do you guys like cuffs? Should I incorporate them into more sets of earrings?

I'm a jewelry machine lately.

This time, glass beads in shades of amber and brown. The dangling ones at the bottom actually have a borealis coating on them, which is beautiful in bright light. Then I finally got to use the big silver palm fronds, and these great dual-sided faces. The movement in these is awesome.

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I'll let you guys know if I'm selling these, but for now, I'm putting a hold on them. They were actually designed with a specific person in mind, so we'll see if she wants them first. =)

Other than that, do you guys like the more simplistic style here?

I finally got to use some of the knotwork beads! I still have more and another type of knot entirely.

But I love the purples in these. The pictures don't do it justice - the big beads are a deep, rich purple with lighter flecks, and the smaller beads are actually iridescent. Plus, everything is polished shiny, so they glitter like mad.

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I like these, but I'm not in love with them. I could definitely see these off to a good home.

Now, I'm still in the creating mood... maybe another earring set. After work, of course.

I felt like being creative this morning, so I made something cute and girly and vintage. The aurora borealis crystal and the (fully functional!) locket are both nice and old, and the silver settings are powder-finished. Very shiny, and sits well on a neck. =)

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I don't know if I'm going to hang on to this one or sell it. I really like it, and I adore lockets, but I already have so much jewelry. If you're interested, shoot me an email or comment or something.

What do you guys think?

I now have a tattoo.

And even though it's in a difficult area, I didn't move, speak, flinch, or twiddle! I sat still for a good hour. Granted, it went by quickly.

And even it's on bone and super-sensitive skin, I didn't flinch once. Even the first time the needle went into my skin.

My dick is so huge.

(Pictures to come later, along with more photos from shoots.)

Because they're so freaking cool.

Seriously. Go look.

-H