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Tag Archives: handmade glass chess set
Set 5 – Bead Chess
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 … Continue reading
Best laid plans
By my nature, I’m not much of a planner. I’ll admit, this is a bit of a learned behavior having had so many plans completely fall apart. Whether this is poor planning or just life’s quirky sense of humor…that is … Continue reading
I feel a need for a video photo montage
Finally (for real this time), I got the glow in the dark chess set done. I’m not sure if I’m relieved or bitter about it really because it was one heck of a project. I had design issues that caused … Continue reading
So close I can taste it, or is that Styrofoam smoke?
I realized that there was no way to fit the chess set I made and a board I made into the box I had setup for this particular set. So I needed a plan B. Luckily I decided to think … Continue reading
My preciousshhh
I went out to the torch for a quick session last night and made up a replacement queen. Now I’ve just got to sort out the packaging, take pictures, collect underpants, __________ ,and collect the profit.
My white whale glows in the dark
Gather round me mates, it be story time. As some of you know, I’ve been trying to make a glow in the dark chess set. I’ve had design issues, technical issues, supply issues, and now I’ve got a space … Continue reading
There’s a lot of thought in them thar pieces
I was approached recently to do a collaborative chess set with someone. I’ll make the pieces and he’s going to make the board. I think it’s going to be a fun project really. The interesting thing is that … Continue reading
Yummy yummy chess set for sale!
In case you were among those thinking “wow, I wish I could own that gorgeous chess set“, well now you can. The set’s for sale on my friend Joe’s site. All of the proceeds go towards helping him with the … Continue reading
Deep breath..and exhale
OK, so a little problem with the glow in the dark chess set I made and was so thrilled to finally have done. The black king developed cracks yet again. After some cursing under my breath and a little time … Continue reading
Sometimes it’s good to do test pieces
I’m working on a new chess set, one to actually list for actual money (the first two went as a gift and a fundraising donation respectively) and I still need to make the white side pieces. Well, tonight I started … Continue reading