~Nechtan-Da-Smith

Things are still just insane. My day job has been very involved and just day to day living seems to keep me away. My metal work seems to be hanging over my head as I try to excel in my job. I have been metal working just not much to note and I really have not had time to sit at my computer to document my craft. Never was good at writing as most of you can tell. I express myself woith my metal.

By the way. I would like to push a little here. Please support Your fellow artist. Go poke a look at the DDs and voice your thoughts. I to need to do this more as well. I owe it to those who supported me and checked out my work. Without that support some folks might give up when they shouldn't. They just need a little pat on the back to encurage them and keep them driven.

I have started assembling my latest etch and have some casting to draw up for master. The Razor, hummmmmmm I will post a pic of it in scraps here soon as it sits. I want to do more with it but not sure if its the one to do it to. I may just call it the test razor.

I am also starting to get ready for a piece part cast, part etched based on the deviation Infinity by Whom has given permission for me to play ( Thank you very much again by the way.) and work with the drawing inspired by a early Celtic artifact. I have reversed the original artwork so when I start my resist it will com out looking very much like the original.

I also have started poking with the bronze fibula Idea again thanks to for the examples she has sent me. (Thats the casting to draw up for masters).

I recently finished the first part of the riveted Mail drape for a SCA legal Norse helm. The drape will be mounted similar to the coppergate helms mail drape. The rough of the helm is assembled (has been for a bit) and ready for me to start shaping the brass for the ridge and nasal/ocular areas. So far I have about 18 hours invested in this helm and it looks like I will double that easily and the helm will most likely never see combat. Gotta love it!!!

Hope your all having as much fun as I am.....









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