I finally got set five finished! This was an interesting one because it took about 3 times as long to make the parts for the pieces than to make the actual pieces.
- 106 beads
- 32 posts
- 32 small and medium marbles…sorta (they never get fully formed into a marble
- 2 hours per side to assemble
I like this set because it’s really kind of mindless to create and construct, realistically it could be a production item for me, and I’m sure I’ll wind up creating a couple others similar to it, especially now that I figured out how to avoid a giant blister on my thumb getting the beads off.
This set’s going to be on my table at stART on the Street: Spring Edition, but if it doesn’t sell will be up on my Etsy and Artfire sites soon afterwards. If you love it, are regional, and want to avoid shipping costs, come on out to visit on May 16th. I’ll likely price it a few dollars less than I’ll list it for, so take advantage!
Each of the pieces has beads on it that spin freely. Rather than go for intricate details, the piece is identifiable by the number of beads on it. (2 for pawns, 3 for rooks, 7 for the king, etc.).
I’m still working on the case for this set, and I can’t guarantee that this will be the final board that it will come with.
Group Shot
Black side
White side
Group shot