candle holder – Gnawing the Bone

Results from the New Mold

Published on April 16, 2017 by Raud Kennedy1 Comment

The New Mold System

Published on April 15, 2017 by Raud Kennedy6 Comments

When the castings were solid they were quite heavy, so this is the new system to make them semi-hollow and cut down the weight.

Black Pug Tea Light Holder

Published on March 24, 2017 by Raud Kennedy3 Comments

Now in my Etsy shop.

Pricing Help

Published on March 22, 2017 by Raud Kennedy6 Comments

So I need to come up with a sales price for the pug tea light holders I’m making. This is the first one I’ve finished that’s ready to go. It is 6 inches wide by 5 inches deep by 4 inches tall. So if you were shopping for this type of item what would you expect to pay for it? I’m terrible at putting dollar values on things and would appreciate any suggestions.

New Work Space for Painting

Published on March 18, 2017 by Raud Kennedy5 Comments

I’m getting organized as the pug clones invade my new work space. If I painted cars instead of pugs, this would be my paint booth.

Clean Casting

Published on March 11, 2017March 11, 2017 by Raud KennedyLeave a comment

Here is a casting from the pug 2.0 mold. It turned out really well. I haven’t tidied it up yet and it doesn’t look like there is much to do. No drilling out the nostrils on this one. I’ll let it cure overnight, tidy it up and then paint it.