NEW!!!! Prayer Box Keepsakes

Just finished the prototyping and will be marketing them soon.
Custom, hand-made "Prayer Box" keepsake heirlooms and believe me,these are really, really nice! (Because I wanted them that way!)
They are designed to be highly embellished with inscriptions,engraving, precious metal inlays, precious/semi-precious stone setting or just leave 'em plain.
Approx. 1-1/8" X 1-1/4" in size and a perfect heirloom.
Stay tuned......

Something new

Chipping away at a S&W Model 629 .44 Magnum

with a little help from my friends

A while ago, I tried my hand at carving a Hobo Nickle. This one was an original 1935"Buffalo" nickel in mint condition. I changed the Indian head to a little guy called "Dave". (It's not illegal)
I decided to incorporate the nickel into a sterling silver arrowhead and make it into a bolo neck tie for a good friend. After exploring the possibilities,it was apparent that I didn't have all of the skills needed to make this a reality. I called a few friends for their help and they were more than willing to pitch in.
The project is now completed and I can't let it go out the door without a huge "THANK YOU" to:
Diane Scalese for the bolo tie findings and technical advice
Amy Armstrong for the coin mount and technical advice
Chris DeCamillis for silversmithing and soldering skills.
This nice work of art is now the property of my good friend Ron Smith of Ft. Worth, Texas,

Before & After I employed my magic:

I just finished re-engraving the wheel hubs for an antique Fire Truck.

Now they look like they came from the factory instead of refinished.

Flute Bling

A Presentation Piece for the USAF 23rd Fighter Squadron

This turned out better than I thought it would.

Some kinda luck,huh?

Occasionally, the stars line up just the way you want 'em to. Made both covers...Front and back!

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