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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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