tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796058511754242962024-03-19T03:13:06.617-07:00Kilroy's AtticGripped from the ethyr and manifested in our realmAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08442134522663846431noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579605851175424296.post-7247197834577980512014-02-08T00:40:00.002-08:002015-01-26T17:28:20.506-08:00Queen Xenomorph Brass Knuckle Ring Debuts
My Queen Xenomorph Transforming Brass Knuckle Ring has fully matured; ready to lay her eggs! Gracious hosts consider being a surrogate and share the gift of life! Despite the taboo of interspecies mingling, I'm pleased to say that new palm piece (Queen Head) melds well with the original ring base. Though I'm still entertaining dramatic modifications Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08442134522663846431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579605851175424296.post-70445268304383114312013-05-09T13:38:00.000-07:002015-10-18T21:54:16.160-07:00Folding Brass Knuckle Ring; Xenomorph, Sexy Beast
Wax & Resin Prototype
The xenomorph was the first obvious form to encapsulate my folding brass knuckle ring concept. It was far too insistent to ignore, so my concept debuts as an Alien Drone tentatively donned; Sexy Beast. They've always scared the sh#t out of me and I love them for it. In a similar way to the Alien movie's heroine, they managed to embody both Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08442134522663846431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579605851175424296.post-31665999895431060722013-01-11T17:57:00.001-08:002015-01-26T17:29:16.727-08:00Miami Heat Brass KnucklesMiami's hot! In weather, in art, in culture, woman, weather & sand. And it's only natural to want to rep the heat of your hometown. So, here's an attempt at just that. Here's my standard brass knuckle lighter sleeve modified with wax to display Miami in the handle & Heat in the knuckles.
She's still in her wax resin phase, but I envision classic brass finishAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08442134522663846431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579605851175424296.post-18606636581949206672012-12-11T08:05:00.001-08:002014-02-14T00:42:48.667-08:00O Positive DaddyAs a boy, I once asked my father what the "O positive" stood for on his dog tags. He answered, "O positive is the blood type of real men!". I thoroughly enjoyed this revelation. It was pretty cool, but more importantly, I'm O positive. However, some revelations did not flatter.
For example, my late great old man would accuse me and I quote, " You treat your friends betterAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08442134522663846431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579605851175424296.post-76611448220648649912012-12-05T08:49:00.000-08:002014-02-13T10:41:49.454-08:00Waxy is the new Sexy.
Infinity Sea Turtle Lockets
Perfume or Photo Carrier?
Wax has been fantastic in executing these whimsical pieces. So I'm excited about this mediums potential in future products.
So my beetle (old pipe reference) has indeed turned into a herculean task, so I'm taking a break by revisiting earlier projects. I'm still not satisfied with the Trojan Turtle's design in termsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08442134522663846431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579605851175424296.post-58293498792889152632012-09-26T21:18:00.003-07:002013-11-29T16:33:47.855-08:00Resin Is King Series 2
What's this? For me it's the chance to mingle with prime talent & skill, osmosis some of that magic, moonwalk as a resin devouring caterpillar, & blossom into a resin crapping butterfly.
Alas Benny Kline of the illustrious Tenacious Toys explains it like no other. Thank you Benny Kline, Dead Hand Toys, & Golden Ticket Eric Nocella Diaz.
Tenacious Toys in Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08442134522663846431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579605851175424296.post-47036229435500069392012-09-13T08:08:00.000-07:002015-01-26T17:36:30.367-08:00Dragon Repeating Crossbow Ring's Summer Evolution
In my quest to bring fruition to a creation that arguably adds little to no value to the advancement of mankind, I'm pleased to share the stages & the results of my Dragon Repeating Crossbow.
In stage one, version one worked occasionally. However, repeatedly tinkering to get the arrows aligned for ejection was not the intended meaning of "Repeated" in the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08442134522663846431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579605851175424296.post-78999653330697524442012-07-04T00:56:00.001-07:002015-01-26T17:33:37.906-08:00Mix-tape Assassin & other Confiscated Goodies: Beginnings
I once had this cassette tape crossbow ( cassette - you know those rectangular modular music storage devices that proceeded the 8-track) that launched tiny arrows made from q-tips wrapped in clear scotch tape for weighted heads and invisible tail fins. Even when I was observed as the general source of the assaults, my inconspicuous cassette and invisible arrows left no compelling Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08442134522663846431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579605851175424296.post-89833308510179869172012-07-03T23:59:00.000-07:002014-02-14T01:49:34.662-08:00Inga the Ironbelly Dragon Joins the Family
Dragon number two, is a very distinct departure from the first dragon. All that I've gleaned from # Uno, has been applied to # Dos. Detail, asymmetry, texture, etc, etc. Inga is a cold cast though, I've sgnificantly decreased the amount to aluminum powder due to viscosity issues & to preserve strength. Two-Claw was a metallic fill because I saw little Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08442134522663846431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579605851175424296.post-75189071672679078332012-06-22T22:26:00.004-07:002015-01-26T17:40:29.250-08:00Hinged upon the Hinges! Knuckle Duster Ring Update. The hinge solution works so enuff said. Insert eyeballz here;
I'm pleased with the progress, & desire a sort of a universal base ring that can utilize an slide-on locking palm pack slash cartouche thinger-me-bobber-esque component. Tis only a matter of time. Danka.
UPDATED: 2.14.2014. The Hinge Solution requires reinforcement, Kilroy's Attichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04519367708217027618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579605851175424296.post-49544831782598970212012-06-22T21:11:00.000-07:002014-02-14T01:52:00.838-08:00Two-Finger White Dragon Ring
Some more detailing, more contrast, right wing design decisions, most likely no chain & either a semi translucent pearl-ish color but more likely an opaque silver to avoid the loss of details. Shall we see.
UPDATE: 2.14.2014. I love the body and wing details, so I'll build on this double ring with a new head to compliment!!!
Meet her Dragon Family Here!
Kilroy's Attichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04519367708217027618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579605851175424296.post-31171949888103648132012-06-12T18:57:00.001-07:002014-02-14T01:26:27.606-08:00Path of Orion; Folding Brass Knuckle Ring
The Blue Print
So, the Path of Orion is a my folding brass knuckle ring concept. Those who walk the path require every edge to endure. This is one of them.
Folded Brass Knuckle Ring
Unfolded Once to a double finger ring/ two finger duster
Completely unfolded, Vampire Bat
Knuckle Up!
Worn Vertically here.
Cleaned, crisper, & studded crystals on Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08442134522663846431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579605851175424296.post-19851986163155266852012-06-05T02:12:00.000-07:002013-11-25T11:46:53.893-08:00Dragon's Test Fire
Ok, so it's far from perfect, but it's getting there. Footage is a week old so the following images reflect both functional and aesthetic adjustments.
As soon as I get her into resin, then I can be aggressive with functional adjustments. Ha haaaa. Peace.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08442134522663846431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579605851175424296.post-86605849573640210092012-05-19T20:34:00.000-07:002013-11-25T11:20:38.114-08:00Dragon Crossbow Version 2.0So I realize that I trapped myself with a design solution so early on that it stone walled me into some undesirable results. I wanted a portion of the dragon body to be both a beautiful extension of the dragon and a lever mechanism to cock and fire the tiny bolts.
Version 1.0 with Rear body as a lever
Version 1.0, Big & Bulky on any Finger.
I failed to be convincing andAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08442134522663846431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579605851175424296.post-58970865001173247332012-05-14T19:32:00.000-07:002013-11-25T11:21:30.838-08:00Fingered and Dangerous
So I was thinking, how do I protect myself during a schoolyard skirmish, cubicle conflict, or a ninja ambush? MacGuyvering an explosive devise then drawing your eyebrows on with mascara could work, however chance favors the prepared mind. But how to be locked, loaded, and ready to rumble while appearing meek and humble?
The answer lies in a piece of ancient technology. I love Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08442134522663846431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579605851175424296.post-71250985943799681432012-05-14T16:07:00.000-07:002014-02-14T00:13:56.063-08:00Chewy the Skull Teething Ring
This is my cranium with mandible ring concept.
Biter waxed out without the hornz.
Chewy in a dark metallique resin. Though fun, this is really an early iteration. I do however anticipate a cool line of forensically accurate skull ring sculpts.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08442134522663846431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579605851175424296.post-38814696106932298352012-05-11T12:34:00.000-07:002014-02-14T01:51:38.994-08:00The Black Pearl and Kraken Ring: Sketch to Sculpt
This was my simple sketch of the Black Pearl.
I built the Black Pearl up with wax before adding the Kraken. She evolved in relation to my hand.
Black Pearl & Kraken Nickel Silver Finish
Ghost Ship
Aaaargh get your sticky tentacles on me boat here!!
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08442134522663846431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579605851175424296.post-13355567979614873262012-03-21T15:51:00.000-07:002015-01-26T17:45:03.333-08:00Horned Dragon Ring: Sketch to Sculpt
This is the initial Dragon Ring Concept Sketch.
From 2D to 3 D wax Sculpt.
Best Side on the prowl for your finger!
Kiss of the Dragon.
Two-Claw Horn Back Dragon Ring in metallique resin. Get him Here!
Meet the rest of the Dragon Family Here:
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08442134522663846431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579605851175424296.post-83814580775772175282012-03-14T14:02:00.000-07:002015-01-26T17:50:56.138-08:00Hungry Hungry Hippo Ring: Sketch to Sculpt
My sister's revelry of all things hippo plus my fondness for the only game that successsfully made marbles fun, spawned this silly sketch.
Hungry Hippo waxed out.
Sittin Pretty in Pink Resin.
Peep her in action.
Hot, heavy, hippo action.....Have Her Here!
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08442134522663846431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579605851175424296.post-1204556041613793562011-02-17T15:11:00.000-08:002013-11-29T16:30:54.536-08:00Castle Grayskull in Brooklyn
So how did it happen? Firstly, my friend Jenn R.'s inquiry on previous igloos planted the seasonal seeds. Quite unfair, now that I ponder her gardening. I actually told myself not to build another igloo that day, however after 20 minutes of clearing walkways and sidewalk, a 10ft snow mountain demands deeper considerations. So K-dawg's enthusiasm for Castle Grayskull cemented our ambitions Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08442134522663846431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579605851175424296.post-58155580825723414192010-07-19T16:33:00.007-07:002015-01-26T17:42:39.752-08:00Working President Obama Over and Over into One
I'm proud to say I began the Obama bust from a wax head of moderate likeness. After Grey provided gestural control art, the body was added and the bust began its new life. Funny enough, an artist adds their sensibilities or fills the holes in there knowledge or abilities both consciously and subconsciously with what they do know. Case in point, my Asian heritage managed to filter an Asian Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08442134522663846431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579605851175424296.post-66637399855780848812010-04-22T04:28:00.006-07:002013-11-25T11:23:40.266-08:00Raiding PartyWell, the marines of my raiding party, will be the beetle pipes. Testing has increased both my pride and concerns. Performance was simple and flawless, as it pulled nicely and lighting her up was not construed as technical, challenging, or stressful. It had a simple, straightforward operation with no learning curve, and felt compact. Brass components added to a solid weight and feel.
StressAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08442134522663846431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579605851175424296.post-77857193463531573732010-04-22T03:14:00.007-07:002010-04-22T10:47:51.299-07:00The Big PayoffMany moons ago, at university, the floodgate of creative forces buckled under the weight of stagnating complacency and released one of my earliest episodes of fearless creative exploration. All exploded as neither right or wrong existed as consequence, only release. Unfortunately, at the edge of the digital age, rare images and distorted memories only hint at the all consuming euphoria that Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08442134522663846431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579605851175424296.post-29665746908688822462010-04-08T06:57:00.007-07:002010-04-22T10:50:52.747-07:00More DoddlesBaby turtle locket designed to be constructed without adhesives. All the faceting will translate nicely in a tinted clear resin.Fem fatale pipe concept. Light the tooter, cup the hooter, and steal a kiss. Uber early stage, but perhaps a famous woman like Norma Jean, etc. Of course the final piece would have to be casted in a metal.Connect...Discuss on The EthyrAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08442134522663846431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579605851175424296.post-48944309043893073962010-02-26T14:21:00.002-08:002013-11-25T11:35:50.799-08:00Trojan TurtleI can be a bit compulsive so when inspiration strikes, I get obsessed with it. For some reason my latest muse has taken the form of a turtle.Turtles have roamed this earth for hundreds of millions of years. Not unlike their cousin the crocodile or their fish friend the shark, turtles represent divine design that has remained relatively unchanged for nearly as long. They are pervasive throughout Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08442134522663846431noreply@blogger.com0