Bullet Cartridge Razors

GROOM LIKE YA MEAN IT!

These BULLET CARTRIDGE REPLICA RAZOR HANDLES are pretty darn cool!

They are available in chrome, gold titanium or black titanium.  

Any of these finishes are quite durable.

AND...wait for it...

the Gillette Mach III razor blades fit these handles!!

So you (or the gift recipient) can get the blades very easily at your local drug store, grocery store, or all-purpose store like Wal-Mart.  (He...or she... may already be using these blades on a plastic handle.)

These razors can be custom-made in almost any clay color(s) you like.

The clay design shown is smooth, not textured. However, the clay can be made with a texture (pattern) or with ridges on the underside or on the sides for better gripping.

PLUS...

Optional razor stands are also available in the same finishes as the razor handles for a stylish pairing to compliment your vanity decor and/or finishes.
Chrome, Black Titanium (shown), and Gold Titanium (shown)

This item is a relatively "simple-to-complete project" being made like the pens with a brass tube and simply pressing the components together.  Also, the head of the handle is removable (threaded) for easy cleaning when necessary.

I think these make a really unique gift for a grad, dad, groom, or other special occasion for the gun enthusiast, hunter, outdoorsman...or woman.  Or simply for the man, or woman, who already has everything else!  :-)

Other styles of razors are also available, but to date this style is the only style I've actually made. Stay Tuned...one day I'll have some others to share!

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The pattern on the razor handle shown was created by first covering and shaping the handle in a silvery mix of pearl white and black clay.  Then sheets of black clay, pearl white clay, and a pearl blue clay were layered on top of each other in a "block."  I made deep impressions onto the top layer of the clay pushing down into the other two clay colors.  I used my tissue blade to slice off the raised portions that were left in the clay between and around the deep impressions.  The pieces that I sliced off the top were placed onto the silvery clay on the razor handle tube. The tube was rolled until all the clay was smooth and re-shaped as desired.   

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FREEDOM PEN

THE FREEDOM PEN

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I made this Virage Chrome Fountain Pen with 1776 engraved in the cap. I used a blue & pearl white mix, red, and pearl white.  I sold this pen to an individual in the Air Force who gave it to a friend. He contacted me to commission another pen for himself and told me he named the one he bought the "Freedom Pen."  I LOVE THAT!  So, I asked him if I could name the stars & stripes pens that I make "Freedom Pens." 

(He said yes.)

The following pen is the Freedom Pen I made for him.  This pen is straight blue (not blue & pearl white mixed), white (not pearl white), and red.  I used smaller stars and more of them and I "waved" the red & white stripes (so she will forever wave...get it??)

Anyhoo...I created the blue cap first and then added thinly sliced stars and rolled them smooth.  I did the same with the pen barrel...I created the red then added thin stripes and rolled until smooth.  I contoured the clay mostly before adding the white clay, but then finished it out after the stars and stripes were added.  It required a little extra sanding to get it completely smooth, but I think it turned out quite nice! 

Looking forward to coming up with a slightly different pattern for the next one!

My First Silver Piece!

I have been playing again!

Introducing...my first silver piece... 

[ insert drum roll here]

This is silver clay...meaning this piece is .999 pure silver after firing.  This will not bake in the oven to cure...it requires a kiln or torch firing.  I think I will play some more with this awesome medium!

I cut out the shape, added some texture, and I created a bale on the back...

After firing, it was cleaned, and oxidized (the black in the recessed portion of the pattern) and then polished.  It's not perfect...but it isn't too bad for my first piece!

I strung it on 3 leather cords (symbolism), added a clasp, and voila!  

My very own one of a kind cross necklace!  I'm so excited!

Pure silver is softer than Sterling Silver because Sterling is an alloy (it contains other metals...copper, etc.). Alloys are stronger/harder than pure silver...BUT pure silver won't tarnish like Sterling (because of the other metals in it).

I can't wait to make some more goodies in silver!

Some Fun Figurines...

I am dabbling in a little "sculpting" (if you can call it that...) with the clay.  The Bunny was the first one and I think he turned out  pretty good.  I'm thinking of some other animals to try to improve on my skills!

Glass beads were used for the eyes and a couple toothpicks as "bones" in the bunny as a neck and ears support system.  Everything else is clay (except for the bunny's whiskers and the mother of pearl chips on the turtle's shell). 

Stay tuned...hopefully I'll have some time to play with "sculpting" more soon...

TEACHER'S PEN

THE TEACHER'S PEN

This pen is double-ended featuring black ink as well as red ink.

This pen utilizes mini refills and features twist mechanisms in both ends of the pen for independent operation.

This pen is also available in 24K gold plate.

 Wonderful gift for a child's teacher or a teacher friend!

This particular pen was custom ordered. The customer requested the chrome finish as well as the two colors turquoise and white.

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Custom Order gifts for Christmas!

I will likely set the deadline for custom orders for Christmas around the week of Thanksgiving.  

This could change due to the number of orders and my schedule.

Inquire anytime!

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