tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749401130149730652024-02-07T19:29:42.248+08:00Materialise CreativityMaterialise Creativity & Mass CustomizationJanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16872202488756542013noreply@blogger.comBlogger96125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-574940113014973065.post-72697119605790101422014-06-30T14:43:00.002+08:002014-12-16T14:26:55.797+08:00The Touch Of Love: One-n-Only Fingerprint Rings<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrcN9e6I7l0sPR_a6vW3I4zWfD4pl2uaIWWcg8rAmmRy3oBO-5pFWNkqF3LnVmwrE6FfT5HAv-jwhZShZZ1rg4bbQONnv85WvaqwGJqCZYlJPMyBECDCwdXMaFy7ooZLsLc3s7iShfOg/s1600/fingerprint1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrcN9e6I7l0sPR_a6vW3I4zWfD4pl2uaIWWcg8rAmmRy3oBO-5pFWNkqF3LnVmwrE6FfT5HAv-jwhZShZZ1rg4bbQONnv85WvaqwGJqCZYlJPMyBECDCwdXMaFy7ooZLsLc3s7iShfOg/s320/fingerprint1.jpg" height="227" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1st Picture: Metal Clay CaptureTechnique</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlwiJMstG_hRZYYunEMABgWaY7LrTAzIU_keAdpTLcxtT7mj95_Y2PUgFq_fPVQiGEJS8e_uX__mw_oDmOk1FQRHxJr1l7gqXkos7crKf_hexEHtcEClydaOI0BIkhvPCKGD5Evj5XkQ/s1600/fingerprint2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlwiJMstG_hRZYYunEMABgWaY7LrTAzIU_keAdpTLcxtT7mj95_Y2PUgFq_fPVQiGEJS8e_uX__mw_oDmOk1FQRHxJr1l7gqXkos7crKf_hexEHtcEClydaOI0BIkhvPCKGD5Evj5XkQ/s320/fingerprint2.jpg" height="320" width="227" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2nd Picture: Hand Engraved Technique</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKALw4b77o6buO7BkOt1JGkm7X9JSqvev_8YZ8_6I_VBqyvk6yaXwGcjtoADudShQmqj1kA8iirDPtpgddtv_OeC9tBr9HLnDFOK4MNq6mlEMVpqZDmamvHr3cJ-6p8gII9XS9qv8v4g/s1600/fingerprint.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKALw4b77o6buO7BkOt1JGkm7X9JSqvev_8YZ8_6I_VBqyvk6yaXwGcjtoADudShQmqj1kA8iirDPtpgddtv_OeC9tBr9HLnDFOK4MNq6mlEMVpqZDmamvHr3cJ-6p8gII9XS9qv8v4g/s320/fingerprint.jpg" height="227" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3rd Picture: Digital Machine Engrave Technique</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
"Why would you ever put a fingerprint on your wedding rings?!" my cousin brother asked with doubtful eyes twinkling..... How should I make him understand about this very important issue - a unique wood grain resemble human texture means? (especially to fellow ladies?) </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
In terms of sentimental value - a unique and meaningful piece of jewellery is always a huge preference. A genetic generated barcode from our loves one that is possible own by ME exclusively.... unexplainable sensuality feel... not to mention the beauty of each unique fingerprint pattern and the touch of texture on your wedding ring.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
We have been researching this particular technique for months. The crucial part is to capture each individual fingerprint as natural as possible. Meaning the actual dimension and the actual texture must is our 1 st consideration. Then the second important point is the ring quality in term of finishing <i>(i.e. fingerprint texture will be enhance more by mirror finishing - and to get a mirror effect the metal itself has to be strong enough)</i> and the ring surface structure must be smooth after the fingerprint engraving. (we do not want dented surface that produce from metal clay technique)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
There are a few ways to produce it e.g. place your fingerprint mark by physically stamp on a metal clay, hand engrave or machine digital engrave. Below are comparison based on the outcome of fingerprint capture and the metal finishing quality.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
1st Picture: </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Metal Clay Technique is quite simple to produce which capture exact fingerprint. Due to the limitation of material hardness, this technique can't produce good mirror finishing. I will say not even moderate quality polish/mirror finishing. This is why you will never have the "expensive" jewellery look but a street jewellery effect.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
2nd Picture: </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Hand Engraved Technique create the fingerprint texture on ring by using specific craving tools. This is a time consuming and highly skill needed job but the outcome is quite organic that does show only 50 to 70% similarity of the actual fingerprint. Due to the carving is done by bare hand which the crafter must good eyesight and stable hand skill. The skills to control the craving depth of each tiny lines of fingerprint is so details that years of experience is necessary to created something near perfect.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
3rd Picture:</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
So we settle down with this perfect technique - Digital Machining Technique. The different size of bandwidth custom made ring is handmade that produce a solid base for fine fingerprint engraving. (if produce by casting there will be porosity issue) Harder metal meaning better mirror polishing. Better finishing meaning sharp contrast between detailed fingerprint texture with the metal surface. That will make the ring looks elegant and dramatic. And results of computerized craving, you will get exact your fingerprints that seems gently touching on your rings - how unique is that!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Fingerprint or thumbprint jewellery design is quite common in the US and European markets. And their price is relatively high after material cost deduction. The minimum price starts from RM 1690/pair (USD 520) onwards just for a sterling silver or 925 silver ring. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
As from us, we want to offer more and better to our customer. With the price of RM 1200/pair comes with anti-tarnishing material i.e. <a href="http://www.materialise-creativity.com/materials-types-and-price.html">Palladium Silver</a>. (Learn more about this metal <a href="http://www.materialise-creativity.com/why-palladium-silver.html">here</a>) You will also have the choice of different color materials like 18K Rose, Yellow and White Gold.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Owned this One-and-Only Fingerprint <a href="http://www.materialise-creativity.com/one--only-fingerprint-rings.html">HERE</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Some other design of fingerprint rings from our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151166677184292.470557.47265529291&type=3">Facebook Page: Custom Made Jewellery</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
</div>
Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16872202488756542013noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-574940113014973065.post-17084873652668909222014-04-02T11:45:00.000+08:002014-12-16T14:26:23.066+08:00Welcome to Jewelries Land - Project of Mr & Mrs Smiths<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKA4Ftpe9sNq5jhO8RM-7b8ZT_AU9dmoxlGjjd6HtvJiSFdukXFIcSuIaDbRITLLOGjBLb427RWafsOesDJFJ38Y4_TOaPgMUaGXWhPCJ2EuWTwf4i6rah3Ty7rhxdnFyiNUc6zSTPrQ/s1600/smith.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKA4Ftpe9sNq5jhO8RM-7b8ZT_AU9dmoxlGjjd6HtvJiSFdukXFIcSuIaDbRITLLOGjBLb427RWafsOesDJFJ38Y4_TOaPgMUaGXWhPCJ2EuWTwf4i6rah3Ty7rhxdnFyiNUc6zSTPrQ/s1600/smith.jpg" height="256" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Can't stop relating to this movie :D</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs3nCQzq_Wu-VC-l5db-hl2VkKIo6-mJnpKgvffgrJcksyDGkZxZ67ZArmOdkUCZvKsqEQp-9wXDX10hTvdcOK7J9Xa5hstYJHWAtThA601iBbeauRcgysSXpjmDi4IR96YzxVO0Swjg/s1600/7-IMG_8357.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs3nCQzq_Wu-VC-l5db-hl2VkKIo6-mJnpKgvffgrJcksyDGkZxZ67ZArmOdkUCZvKsqEQp-9wXDX10hTvdcOK7J9Xa5hstYJHWAtThA601iBbeauRcgysSXpjmDi4IR96YzxVO0Swjg/s320/7-IMG_8357.JPG" height="292" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.800002098083496px;">Proposal Ring: hand saw petal patterns to maximize the blink of rock</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9xqSUc8V8BcRv4i6Zkm8Mo8h44reyYghbkqg2uOlzt9ZYjm8vs4lwasmJa2qNR-ShG00YcSRN2OY9D0o2pAqqWNCQwO_Afk0gNWswyl5EYPWYHO2TvuBpQqnT7Cejw_fqoSkthnPO3A/s1600/1-IMG_8931.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9xqSUc8V8BcRv4i6Zkm8Mo8h44reyYghbkqg2uOlzt9ZYjm8vs4lwasmJa2qNR-ShG00YcSRN2OY9D0o2pAqqWNCQwO_Afk0gNWswyl5EYPWYHO2TvuBpQqnT7Cejw_fqoSkthnPO3A/s320/1-IMG_8931.JPG" height="172" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Solid Bowl Cuff-links: Mrs Smith secret gift - during "Guo Tai Lai" (过大礼 - Presenting of betrothal gifts)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZaRdRX0n4Txgk-_f_b1mqIZIRk-R0RMXgOXyyS1Czo2f9VUdoyLmrj426qLfv6N_dbtcoWZmJyK-DLynbke_fzewB3WDbf1Kt-7lKhxoSb7NhzJ5MdGQbZ5-jDskOcuMKb8tBkF6e9w/s1600/1-IMG_9142.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></a>For the whole 3 months, these cutie couple came to visit in different timing. After Mr Smith accomplish his successful top secret proposal mission.<br />
There came Mrs Smith like an secret agent with her sketch and brain with full ideas of jewelries projects for her wedding day - earrings, necklace, cuff links, bangle (for HIM) and bracelets (for HER). The most important thing is not to let Mr Smith know. Her secret mission was nearly expose - right, thanks to GPS! Anyway she manage to convince Mr Smith with all sorts of excuses. Got these thought - wont be surprise if SHE change her job to become a secret agent. This is not about talent anymore, but the firing PASSION to complete this task :)<br />
This is something I like about her character - instead of just keep taking, she wants to return something unique to her future husband. The designs concept that branch from HIS proposal ring that matched their wedding theme - Solid Rice Bowl - a life long commitment that based on God's love.<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXXv-RMTnmfiii5OhJu4iDbWiyaM8yAmcCn_kqqJ4jncF9r0M2CyW8QgxnAtZXMsvHwY_LcwIiDVZbGtE1OMbPtcvo5ZxjUuqyDdQfzB8TGedCQ962Qxts3OBbrgMeGbe46RteMq4g4g/s1600/image.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXXv-RMTnmfiii5OhJu4iDbWiyaM8yAmcCn_kqqJ4jncF9r0M2CyW8QgxnAtZXMsvHwY_LcwIiDVZbGtE1OMbPtcvo5ZxjUuqyDdQfzB8TGedCQ962Qxts3OBbrgMeGbe46RteMq4g4g/s1600/image.png" height="320" width="239" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HER Necklace design branch from HIS Soild Bowl Proposal Ring Design - So memorable one! </td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOQZ1Hpc9JPoz7G6bMEirwvxZ8SOduoiHlqe3Swy27Fi9IhB6qWdyQT0YYbml397go41PyGu-dt3SUbQOajjy8l74WnMOoEQFcldhvBGBdfxJSy2sidnPrg8ppYO68Pa9TOdECjyeYlw/s1600/2-IMG_9173.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="display: inline !important; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOQZ1Hpc9JPoz7G6bMEirwvxZ8SOduoiHlqe3Swy27Fi9IhB6qWdyQT0YYbml397go41PyGu-dt3SUbQOajjy8l74WnMOoEQFcldhvBGBdfxJSy2sidnPrg8ppYO68Pa9TOdECjyeYlw/s1600/2-IMG_9173.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Solid Bowl Earrings Design<br />
Material: Sterling Silver With White Gold Plating<br />
Stone: 3 - 4 mm White Cubic Zirconia</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQJIApJg_Ll0L3y2ganTDNAYMSoU0ggO3oojN7AJkkg63ShJuyJhHTVoqqxxMkr75cJ1Q-OiHEXI5ah8rklcW325bXHcduBL0TulPTmI5uaKBgbkM4LkX_-Bz5uvsUfY3rPLP1u0Q3jA/s1600/1-IMG_9170.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQJIApJg_Ll0L3y2ganTDNAYMSoU0ggO3oojN7AJkkg63ShJuyJhHTVoqqxxMkr75cJ1Q-OiHEXI5ah8rklcW325bXHcduBL0TulPTmI5uaKBgbkM4LkX_-Bz5uvsUfY3rPLP1u0Q3jA/s1600/1-IMG_9170.JPG" height="320" width="181" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We were quite unsure of the necklace if the stones will stay balance until the final piece is worn by HER during the BIG day... the rocks ROCK!<br />
Solid Bowl Earrings & Necklace Design<br />
Material: Sterling Silver With White Gold Plating<br />
Stone: 3 - 4 mm White Cubic Zirconia</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWKoLPP_eyndDCEmj7M4uROuO7DBHBQia3kxZMN26FLLUdZmfpfuEXdnPC_hDQ-zKWxSf9U_xgColHsZOzAjqto5mCiILo03jwjSNvue2d8g0z1yaipmt84756rVBVPa97I79A6ZW68A/s1600/4-IMG_9166.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWKoLPP_eyndDCEmj7M4uROuO7DBHBQia3kxZMN26FLLUdZmfpfuEXdnPC_hDQ-zKWxSf9U_xgColHsZOzAjqto5mCiILo03jwjSNvue2d8g0z1yaipmt84756rVBVPa97I79A6ZW68A/s1600/4-IMG_9166.JPG" height="105" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Both Solid Bowl Design Concept:<br />
Hammered Texture Bangle for HIS & Three Chain Bracelet for HER</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnzgi0WYqH_IORijEs_n97aXHiav0ASj_0x0v5hzX0AtU2Kq-UPEa8Ct-WWyUJ6FTrlKVKoe0YnK17CGIcu43UVJ_JXv7YKJiq1FS3kjBvRTggsS-E-oysT2ZMbEJusTiSpXKWp41dfA/s1600/3-IMG_9156.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnzgi0WYqH_IORijEs_n97aXHiav0ASj_0x0v5hzX0AtU2Kq-UPEa8Ct-WWyUJ6FTrlKVKoe0YnK17CGIcu43UVJ_JXv7YKJiq1FS3kjBvRTggsS-E-oysT2ZMbEJusTiSpXKWp41dfA/s1600/3-IMG_9156.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Perfect Matching Bangle and Bracelet</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZaRdRX0n4Txgk-_f_b1mqIZIRk-R0RMXgOXyyS1Czo2f9VUdoyLmrj426qLfv6N_dbtcoWZmJyK-DLynbke_fzewB3WDbf1Kt-7lKhxoSb7NhzJ5MdGQbZ5-jDskOcuMKb8tBkF6e9w/s1600/1-IMG_9142.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZaRdRX0n4Txgk-_f_b1mqIZIRk-R0RMXgOXyyS1Czo2f9VUdoyLmrj426qLfv6N_dbtcoWZmJyK-DLynbke_fzewB3WDbf1Kt-7lKhxoSb7NhzJ5MdGQbZ5-jDskOcuMKb8tBkF6e9w/s1600/1-IMG_9142.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Their combined project - Wedding Bands<br />
Love Is Always Positive - says the designer cum bride<br />
Material: 18K White Gold<br />
Inlay: Black Enamel and Black Diamond</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<br />Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16872202488756542013noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-574940113014973065.post-36506799802420680562013-10-07T16:37:00.000+08:002014-12-16T14:28:02.104+08:00From A to Z in less then 19 hours - Custom Made Record Breaking Time<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzuVe8PvI4oqQ3r82rUdX8ULI1IMTfMQZhVrWi426VWbSBWo-tE_r67VonfbmOlyoEr5iF0sLQlqsl-TOW7tHriIO66WDzbGNYp7p1DpQCrsrPr_SaTG7ZjE9fRYDSvXUwTxa089B6-w/s320/3-IMG_8971.JPG" height="172" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Puzzled Heart Shape LORT rings design</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ZatvNhTRMK4_6w27p-nvTuN_SGCqgBgV2a__uDYYiR2NWfIrXnWAA8dcne93fzhyphenhyphen2s-RehKmmXyGXFmaKObmxfYcEj_5v8vE-iMMcUL5jVf5TZ7I8PHPeLUuv5_3OUimQRX_cO9dNA/s1600/5-IMG_8973.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ZatvNhTRMK4_6w27p-nvTuN_SGCqgBgV2a__uDYYiR2NWfIrXnWAA8dcne93fzhyphenhyphen2s-RehKmmXyGXFmaKObmxfYcEj_5v8vE-iMMcUL5jVf5TZ7I8PHPeLUuv5_3OUimQRX_cO9dNA/s320/5-IMG_8973.JPG" height="212" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the secret love message</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlEgA5PHR7TgnyNk4v6oUBvEocGZWG8vooGyzgNjvLsx6SMZvW9R2VVYttsNHqkA68ScTBYTaBO6SvrwJCbDpDKZjyI8s5NOxGdolSZ_k0jKi1FUrfkZwc3S4kiiZHVS6IYJnBDZYXsA/s1600/6-IMG_8988.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlEgA5PHR7TgnyNk4v6oUBvEocGZWG8vooGyzgNjvLsx6SMZvW9R2VVYttsNHqkA68ScTBYTaBO6SvrwJCbDpDKZjyI8s5NOxGdolSZ_k0jKi1FUrfkZwc3S4kiiZHVS6IYJnBDZYXsA/s320/6-IMG_8988.JPG" height="209" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Material: Platinum Silver<br />
Stone: Micro Pave Setting Cubic Zirconia</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBRx3jAKARUN0VrMbutx-PgdF9-eKAh7BY827-WmPsIf_80oebcmZ7t6qwu4-Sjwo4h9C1eAkI3Pk3zvlc__0Fpxbh3iba4hQcVYrwVDHfia6KCcsPB1BXsc9sstj3e08QX7W0neZZ1Q/s1600/2-IMG_8968.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBRx3jAKARUN0VrMbutx-PgdF9-eKAh7BY827-WmPsIf_80oebcmZ7t6qwu4-Sjwo4h9C1eAkI3Pk3zvlc__0Fpxbh3iba4hQcVYrwVDHfia6KCcsPB1BXsc9sstj3e08QX7W0neZZ1Q/s320/2-IMG_8968.JPG" height="290" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Material: Platinum Silver<br />
Stone: Micro Pave Setting Cubic Zirconia</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Got the call from soft spoken lady on Tuesday (1st Oct 2013) afternoon. She was so excited to found us (after searching around local jewellery retailer but non willing to accept this task) to custom made her 13th Anniversary rings which suppose to be deliver on Thursday (3rd Oct 2013) night. They have a morning flight to catch on the next day. Meaning to deliver a custom made rings in less then 2 days. To be more precise, the total time we have after minus out dairy routine like sleeping time (definitely steal the time from this part), meals time, cleaning time and not to mention we have another bulk project that suppose to be deliver on the 7th Oct 2013.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
This suppose to be a surprise to her husband, but it ends up meeting this adorable couple (I seldom seldom use this description on people in 40s). They came to confirm order on Tuesday night. They want something very one-n-only with puzzle heart shape mixture of LOTR concept. The very unique font tells a secret love message. I joke a bit - because of the rings they will have to learn a new language. After everything is finalized, then Me started work from 11 pm to 3 am. After that my CNC machine continue working for another 9 hours until the 12 pm. At the same time, we worked very hard on the other also "very urgent" project.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
But the good thing to share is this is our very primitive dream - to deliver a custom made jewellery like a vending machine. Just click and pop...waalaa you got your custom made rings wedding rings in just a few second. No more worries on last minutes gifts. To think positive, we have at least started a very first step of a long journey...</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
During the delivery night, the cutie couple just love their "babies" who were born in two days. We are truly glad we manage to contribute in perfecting their plan of 13th Anniversary. The husband just making joke saying that he was expecting Me and Chin to have toothpick or salophen tape to support our eyelids. </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Ok.. I know he likes Mr Bean :)</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16872202488756542013noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-574940113014973065.post-36864990304738973152013-08-29T16:25:00.000+08:002014-12-16T14:29:15.073+08:00Triplets Reunion - the moment snatcher can't steal the Spirit!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpa3H0lT-QWVh2O3cRh3u9fVQT6vdEg-vofFtC12DR-8Jshs-zrA9lxIB6JEYBdWzXCX8vFPCi4NxM5jLMvwWGTqBEgFbEVYUG6K2VEAxxkCdkiPM0e2rt0SK66XlBeuqV1dI3uQZVqQ/s1600/3-IMG_8649.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpa3H0lT-QWVh2O3cRh3u9fVQT6vdEg-vofFtC12DR-8Jshs-zrA9lxIB6JEYBdWzXCX8vFPCi4NxM5jLMvwWGTqBEgFbEVYUG6K2VEAxxkCdkiPM0e2rt0SK66XlBeuqV1dI3uQZVqQ/s320/3-IMG_8649.JPG" height="292" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Material: 18k rose and yellow gold, platinum<br />
Stone: 3.25 mm(0.145 carats) diamonds</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdnya0YoFGMJotWzQfIO8Vw9jARpMazbKUMILLrAG5nx6Zhg35L_dYyGqkZl9qkeNlCI0RqBkAzoPMnqvM-I8cVVbA11TDVAN3InmUgqatjr3kOmX27U3KbXFkmXQacizpwCYB6rFGSw/s1600/4-IMG_8659.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdnya0YoFGMJotWzQfIO8Vw9jARpMazbKUMILLrAG5nx6Zhg35L_dYyGqkZl9qkeNlCI0RqBkAzoPMnqvM-I8cVVbA11TDVAN3InmUgqatjr3kOmX27U3KbXFkmXQacizpwCYB6rFGSw/s320/4-IMG_8659.JPG" height="131" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhClOG8zicBVxSuLkI-yxBQYy5OcTNYEN7_pXXO8Awe7aggjcYnGJqaCEdCIoXKRSWZyzvNcATRUsaTAmRIfbprLDpNO0EzfxGT-6lRflydXYLhQ0hFRqIFWSppedVAZCCHkdtMt6QJXg/s1600/5-IMG_8668.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhClOG8zicBVxSuLkI-yxBQYy5OcTNYEN7_pXXO8Awe7aggjcYnGJqaCEdCIoXKRSWZyzvNcATRUsaTAmRIfbprLDpNO0EzfxGT-6lRflydXYLhQ0hFRqIFWSppedVAZCCHkdtMt6QJXg/s320/5-IMG_8668.JPG" height="320" width="195" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">paired wedding rings</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeKFsZbticu-r1mwGxNjNikrZ6MXzWx4LRDxDTLI6sOKt1kY1C3AZ-R0mpI7rROn0Z5ILppm4HDVKMoSYghAuQXTjqaUZD0CYVpOjJvJk6-p9FfFUvRr0YBTdaorFjuvmGmdZRTQYj5g/s1600/2-IMG_8647.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeKFsZbticu-r1mwGxNjNikrZ6MXzWx4LRDxDTLI6sOKt1kY1C3AZ-R0mpI7rROn0Z5ILppm4HDVKMoSYghAuQXTjqaUZD0CYVpOjJvJk6-p9FfFUvRr0YBTdaorFjuvmGmdZRTQYj5g/s320/2-IMG_8647.JPG" height="219" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Material: Palladium Silver<br />
Stone: Cubic Zirconia<br />
<br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-small;"><i>"Hi Jane!</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-small;"><i>I just wanted to write to thank both you and Chin again. Wedding rings are probably the worst things to lose and what you did is just amazing. It really feels as if I never lost them. In fact, I kind of feel like a new bride again coz all my friends are admiring my rings! Even my kids were impressed. (My eldest son imagined me having caught the bad guys in my great-grandma's style and thus got my rings back, hahaha!)</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-small;"><i>My husband's first comment on seeing his ring was, "Wow, that's big!". Anyway, he is very pleased both with his and my rings. He didn't notice any engravings (his eyesight is getting bad in "old age") and I had to point it out too. Aiya, he is just not romantic in that way! But he thinks all the rings are perhaps better than the originals, not counting the sentimental value of the old ones, of course. </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-small;"><i>Even our aunt (the one I told you) commented on my rings and the workmanship and thought these were better -- the bigger size of the diamonds was not lost on her! (Trust old aunts to notice! Well, she did buy quite a bit of jewellery in her time.)"</i></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px;">...T</span>his is a touching testimonial from an old customer. </span><br />
<span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span>
<span style="text-align: center;">4 weeks before, she was the victims of snatchers. Lost 2 (a triplet ring designs which comes in platinum, 18K rose and yellow gold) from 3 of her wedding rings. She valued the rings so much that had cried for the whole day (that was how she described (T,T)) just tried to accept the fact that those precious were gone.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
The HIS wedding ring got the same destiny - was stolen in a year before!<br />
The loving but not so romantic husband (still this is her description :)), came visit to make another pair of rings for her. Just to minimized her pain.<br />
She is blessed to have a loving-&-patient-but-not-so-romantic husband. Not to mention, she was not hurt during the incident.<br />
<span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"><i>A person who surrenders when he is WRONG, is HONEST. A person who SURRENDERS when not SURE, is WISE. A person who surrenders even if he is RIGHT, is a HUSBAND.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></i></span><br />
-<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> Azgraybebly Josland</span></i><span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px;">P.s. Beware of some security guards who works as part-time spy to their fellow snatcher friend. : (</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"><br /></span></div>
<br />Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16872202488756542013noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-574940113014973065.post-91069016921734523822013-07-03T11:02:00.000+08:002013-07-09T15:23:06.465+08:00Three Tones Braided Wedding Rings<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL484AGpVFM7pAU8DyeJSey_rZROSzSYj7A5tAhLFBaJL7imAXDo23-2qy21K-MqKpYarLoIkx5Agw72rRoNWYxkkSEGOzcvjEIwIgoIn3r476iJktXFVWBLPauz2_-EDfUjItL4swNA/s640/310513+May+Lee+3D+view.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL484AGpVFM7pAU8DyeJSey_rZROSzSYj7A5tAhLFBaJL7imAXDo23-2qy21K-MqKpYarLoIkx5Agw72rRoNWYxkkSEGOzcvjEIwIgoIn3r476iJktXFVWBLPauz2_-EDfUjItL4swNA/s320/310513+May+Lee+3D+view.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Confirmed rings design before going to production</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfoR-vwwFV0pWVMTmLate0pC1LRzWrelFcZSLMBHniOnrd1QUoxoNkUtUn5JjH1-VTxbj36M_7FlediQ1pLhWNmR53B-g8bHcF9f8PqdTgg5wbI_F2l3x4x1_wLHtpC4rIcrc1Fg3tqg/s800/MayLeeCouple+(4).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfoR-vwwFV0pWVMTmLate0pC1LRzWrelFcZSLMBHniOnrd1QUoxoNkUtUn5JjH1-VTxbj36M_7FlediQ1pLhWNmR53B-g8bHcF9f8PqdTgg5wbI_F2l3x4x1_wLHtpC4rIcrc1Fg3tqg/s320/MayLeeCouple+(4).JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">awesome pair</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvXP95EVd41eQ-DuyWUQpgeLusiYV_FpLIZwbT0E4SHSbtklyOwAWgi4o2Nql21xT9hptjoUIhCGU22P_YurBye4jz8S7TsP02i8LdD78xpb9AKDXMaScNKUqMOpqAA9Ix0GCZRoxxdQ/s800/MayLeeHIS+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvXP95EVd41eQ-DuyWUQpgeLusiYV_FpLIZwbT0E4SHSbtklyOwAWgi4o2Nql21xT9hptjoUIhCGU22P_YurBye4jz8S7TsP02i8LdD78xpb9AKDXMaScNKUqMOpqAA9Ix0GCZRoxxdQ/s320/MayLeeHIS+%25282%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HIS ring</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfDE1WE3SHMUtRR0ldtivyWGGpdocGTnIQ-ZR7adQfWvHXxfmVrZL3p8EM0GndOMlJilZpIyYS5PrP0487uziCOqARIjNtBIaJ6_EACGHaRy8tNx95-cfotmc5-Ax07cq-H8EanVIqeg/s800/MayLeeHER+(3).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfDE1WE3SHMUtRR0ldtivyWGGpdocGTnIQ-ZR7adQfWvHXxfmVrZL3p8EM0GndOMlJilZpIyYS5PrP0487uziCOqARIjNtBIaJ6_EACGHaRy8tNx95-cfotmc5-Ax07cq-H8EanVIqeg/s320/MayLeeHER+(3).JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HER ring</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div>
<span style="background-color: white; color: purple; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">“Love was a feeling completely bound up with color, like thousands of rainbows superimposed one on top of the other.” </span></div>
<div style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: purple; line-height: 18px;">― </span><span style="color: purple;">Paulo Coelho</span></div>
</div>
<div style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: purple;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This assignment was recommend by a diamond supplier from Singapore (still have no idea who the person is :P) The bride - a very soft spoken young lady, went around Malaysia and Singapore to look for a capable goldsmith to take up this task. A three tones 18K gold rings (i.e. yellow, rose and white gold) with 76 pieces of 1.25 mm diamonds to be deliver in 3 weeks time. Nobody dare to take up the challenge due to lots of testing has to be done especially the three tones braided part and so many uncertainty in the production flow. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ok.....the design is something we always wanted to try on, plus we can imagine how beautiful the rings are going to be. These tempting facts make us just can't resist the challenges. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My part is art work presentation, I took 2 days and nights to think and try on the weaving effect so it looks like hand braid. At the beginning, the HER ring is plain. Then she decided to add diamonds onto it to enhance it elegant. And she is right, the micro pave diamond setting really create an awesome effect!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After art work confirmation, Chin start do some testing on the braid using silver cords. He did a few attempts before reaching a consistent and tide braid. Then worked on actual material - yellow, rose and white gold. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The time is getting short! </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We were in tense when the cords broke during the braiding process - I meant a few times! (Due to too thin) Chin have to re-mill</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> the gold cords then repeat the whole process again. OMG! </span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But still we manage to make it. Finally, the beautiful three colour gold cord were tide together in harmony. :D</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The third challenge is the diamond selecting process. To match their budget, we try to look for the par rate diamonds. But they are too small (1 mm size - like dandruff??), too cloudy and yellowish in colour. Then we decide to choose the 1.25 mm diamonds with quality we can accept. We make some adjustment on the diamond quantity but the cost is still within their budget.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chin take almost 2 days just to set the diamonds. I told the ring owner, Chin make the rings with sweats and tears, plus his eyes were so stress and sore that he can feel they tend to fall off. She just laughed :) The happy ending is the rings owner like them. She said they look even more beautiful compare to the picture - INDEED!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16872202488756542013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-574940113014973065.post-73553741079872521092013-04-17T17:56:00.001+08:002014-12-16T14:31:26.982+08:00Let age be no excuse....<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">What will you do to gain knowledge? Will you drive <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 12.800000190734863px;">182 </span><em style="background-color: white; font-style: normal; line-height: 12.800000190734863px;">miles</em><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 12.800000190734863px;"> or 292 </span><span style="line-height: 12.796875px;">kilometres from Penang to KL? </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 12.796875px;"><br /></span></span></span>
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 12.796875px;">At the age of 60+++, what will you do as leisure? Will you learn hand skills from scratch? </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 12.796875px;"><br /></span></span></span>
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 12.796875px;">Josef Bronner will...</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 12.796875px;"><br /></span></span></span>
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 12.796875px;">A German senior engineer cum GM who sign up "</span></span></span><span style="line-height: 12.796875px;">Basic Jewelry Design and Smithing Course" with MC Square Studio. </span><br />
<span style="line-height: 12.796875px;"><br /></span>
<span style="line-height: 12.796875px;">Travel back and forth, spending 20 over days with us to create his series of master piece. </span><br />
<span style="line-height: 12.796875px;"><br /></span>
<span style="line-height: 12.796875px;">You must have these ingredient to make the course a success namely passion, time, money and diligence.</span><br />
<span style="line-height: 12.796875px;"><br /></span>
<span style="line-height: 12.796875px;">Josef Bronner has these all (^.^)</span><br />
<span style="line-height: 12.796875px;"><br /></span>
<span style="line-height: 12.796875px;">After the course, he will be leaving Malaysia - a place he has spend almost his entire life and back to Germany </span><br />
<span style="line-height: 12.796875px;"><br /></span>
<span style="line-height: 12.796875px;">Me, Chin, Lizzie, Dawn and Wei will surely missed him much - a humble senior citizen.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">This quote from Henry Ford most well </span>describes<span style="font-family: inherit;"> him:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>"Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young."</i></span><br />
<div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><br /></i></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjo5gNSke3ltKsPWIEPdAD02vtOuzn_zbuV2c-Cli5wXshTbF8a4zR9GggxuqtWtuozbALNmtWSsIMIPqbxWb6cmCXrSyFrOFOhkCIgoiKYH9oqe2S3DvTWKdR5C4mhNIqCVwX7HJlEw/s1600/12-IMG_7594.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjo5gNSke3ltKsPWIEPdAD02vtOuzn_zbuV2c-Cli5wXshTbF8a4zR9GggxuqtWtuozbALNmtWSsIMIPqbxWb6cmCXrSyFrOFOhkCIgoiKYH9oqe2S3DvTWKdR5C4mhNIqCVwX7HJlEw/s320/12-IMG_7594.JPG" height="237" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spot the teacher and the student :)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</span><br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0HMb5ZaCoGlcRz_rJdVIp7vtf9WFkK3zWXv9fdMrXtGmNbHR7t1BGIS2l5BHcgRAoSCiQ0GiWSdGQ3d-yiwtvQjbzIEb9mkR67_-1rESVXb_YITdJR0UparpTvutG-yP2CTehJ4R_XA/s1600/17-IMG_7333.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0HMb5ZaCoGlcRz_rJdVIp7vtf9WFkK3zWXv9fdMrXtGmNbHR7t1BGIS2l5BHcgRAoSCiQ0GiWSdGQ3d-yiwtvQjbzIEb9mkR67_-1rESVXb_YITdJR0UparpTvutG-yP2CTehJ4R_XA/s320/17-IMG_7333.JPG" height="320" width="251" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amazing piece crafts from wax....</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjktk2peNumh_zS6FF1j1DVzMTbLE5Aaf_stPvAYHF3bNAN-nlkeFhs7rCUF4lUOqDrbRGdzO6aVE29CyNvo9zQQLPQbeAYwciraySoNs4mEnAb9m8mUIgT-Lmqv6xOGExZihTKOaCEQ/s1600/45-IMG_7478.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjktk2peNumh_zS6FF1j1DVzMTbLE5Aaf_stPvAYHF3bNAN-nlkeFhs7rCUF4lUOqDrbRGdzO6aVE29CyNvo9zQQLPQbeAYwciraySoNs4mEnAb9m8mUIgT-Lmqv6xOGExZihTKOaCEQ/s320/45-IMG_7478.JPG" height="319" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pink Silver - I call this "Happy Metal"</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2SnMhrBXKwxwWx44FlBlDWzOl22FwfBOLjObh8rySSypybBpByuDGVWZKrHHdCorZeNIIZOZCE5ES3ISe_p5R5yA_QN7k-1ap1i9mfke2HrQgTPIAwDj6JFdS6H3X4_2aJiLBMLw-hw/s1600/50-IMG_7501.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2SnMhrBXKwxwWx44FlBlDWzOl22FwfBOLjObh8rySSypybBpByuDGVWZKrHHdCorZeNIIZOZCE5ES3ISe_p5R5yA_QN7k-1ap1i9mfke2HrQgTPIAwDj6JFdS6H3X4_2aJiLBMLw-hw/s320/50-IMG_7501.JPG" height="235" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Josef Bronner has good polishing and crafting skills</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
<br />Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16872202488756542013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-574940113014973065.post-15211250023772432682013-01-16T14:12:00.002+08:002014-12-16T14:33:23.689+08:00Inner Peace Seeking Moment - Mix Media Charms Pendant<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvksb5HQVeF3NQI3VC47GVvxif33CHAPk_cxM5-c6doRtaUD3O__L9OEiPyVjtsjohmGcKcKHOm6sJL0uSmNj1tOSXq8MINIM3KkrcWwp_AnSSEf_sk5jRFaW6STrlrz90E5hqY94EPA/s1600/1-IMG_7088.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvksb5HQVeF3NQI3VC47GVvxif33CHAPk_cxM5-c6doRtaUD3O__L9OEiPyVjtsjohmGcKcKHOm6sJL0uSmNj1tOSXq8MINIM3KkrcWwp_AnSSEf_sk5jRFaW6STrlrz90E5hqY94EPA/s320/1-IMG_7088.JPG" height="320" width="298" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">idea recording</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOsisYZMQ5BVfpyk6v-_UAhTZvxdz-5R6K_RkuSqaMXcvgmDk-a4q7DJHe1q0_WPB_wX-N8-nWJLTg4tTOrQLVD0HBtVaCbe0L13uIF-iOIuY1Lycn_oTkKqQ7Zt5kxMjKC_XO3Z2NUg/s1600/1-IMG_6954.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOsisYZMQ5BVfpyk6v-_UAhTZvxdz-5R6K_RkuSqaMXcvgmDk-a4q7DJHe1q0_WPB_wX-N8-nWJLTg4tTOrQLVD0HBtVaCbe0L13uIF-iOIuY1Lycn_oTkKqQ7Zt5kxMjKC_XO3Z2NUg/s320/1-IMG_6954.JPG" height="266" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">combination of silver and brass</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Just realise - to materialise our idea is an inner peace seeking journey. When reading from paper the world chaos seems like a never ending story. And the story became a real horror. The weak and small are always the victims of the violent and hatred. As a 3 children mother, I was so terrify to accept this fact. </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
When in such emotional condition, I choose to ease myself by writing, singing, dancing, drawing, watching tv bla bla.... But when the negative feeling is still there, I turn to God for HIS guidance!<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Design description: </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
The round crooked background silver plate is the current world with confuse lines criss-crossing all over created by hammering technique. The texture was emphasized by blackening technique.The original sketch was a round structure, but I was not satisfied with the outcome. Turn to use heavy duty scissors to cut and trim the round onto crooked.shape until it represent my though of the confusing world, then I stop. The flame shape brass plate holding colours cubic zirconia representing 5 of us: black is the father Chin, white is me, blue and pink is Lizzie's and Dawn's favourite colour. And lastly the green prince of us at the bottom of all stones. We hope to be the light that walk the talks of GOD's teaching. At second though the flame plate is also like hands holding together when you carry something precious. Symbolized GOD's love and teaching hold all us together to face the current and future challenges .</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<br />Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16872202488756542013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-574940113014973065.post-80349592644785276942013-01-04T11:37:00.000+08:002014-12-16T14:34:55.736+08:00Priceless Gift From A Mama<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI8N-EYr2518nYRnO5mGpRY3LDwyrMDuDkQ6pafDRMl4xLBxY6W9yy1MILnvGyWDfEHHJGQslC8s40h3Hg9donBwNAdXy2gawRhSw-7k5F0jqZIHY55pfLYvV4qEO-THk5PKY1z23LmA/s1600/1-IMG_6779.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></a>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib5C9vg_iC-cWt3bLnT_XaFDUETS9LefkpfyBfC13jnSZzNVa8K42RomDlphJ2LcQpGky_y-Ko0g-uyTEJ4Q7YtlYXdn4sWDDNrMncW8e_vGmq-QZnDndAvfbSeHn7tT4XEjBg_HAxpQ/s1600/1-getfile.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib5C9vg_iC-cWt3bLnT_XaFDUETS9LefkpfyBfC13jnSZzNVa8K42RomDlphJ2LcQpGky_y-Ko0g-uyTEJ4Q7YtlYXdn4sWDDNrMncW8e_vGmq-QZnDndAvfbSeHn7tT4XEjBg_HAxpQ/s320/1-getfile.jpg" height="122" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mama's Design</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLk7q2ofAYw7A-AymIzEAcJJ4Eg4feikJJ1VbpGHvtQeF1lhmlFwzeqHj4OUxQT3zRX3HzgWsrqyZrpl7GIEtet0Wsfdk0fxY0z5O4z6v7H0BPtA5U4AQ9hOEltIBflEstTScyJOlYtQ/s1600/1-041112+Ah+Gan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLk7q2ofAYw7A-AymIzEAcJJ4Eg4feikJJ1VbpGHvtQeF1lhmlFwzeqHj4OUxQT3zRX3HzgWsrqyZrpl7GIEtet0Wsfdk0fxY0z5O4z6v7H0BPtA5U4AQ9hOEltIBflEstTScyJOlYtQ/s320/1-041112+Ah+Gan.jpg" height="308" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3D Artwork</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD2jwz3T6SVSpmFeoJUc1goS1nph6k6R9ddUXPiRp7KtDttTH5PAELkOf38oNPw2Yr9OUrK9TRC4FM8q-AICylG955JRZXmixyyJNidiopRrmhtGw87tJ9QFWJMeQvG3RJfnvgnNfa0Q/s1600/1-IMG_6775.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD2jwz3T6SVSpmFeoJUc1goS1nph6k6R9ddUXPiRp7KtDttTH5PAELkOf38oNPw2Yr9OUrK9TRC4FM8q-AICylG955JRZXmixyyJNidiopRrmhtGw87tJ9QFWJMeQvG3RJfnvgnNfa0Q/s320/1-IMG_6775.JPG" height="320" width="270" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the separated parts before reunion</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI8N-EYr2518nYRnO5mGpRY3LDwyrMDuDkQ6pafDRMl4xLBxY6W9yy1MILnvGyWDfEHHJGQslC8s40h3Hg9donBwNAdXy2gawRhSw-7k5F0jqZIHY55pfLYvV4qEO-THk5PKY1z23LmA/s1600/1-IMG_6779.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI8N-EYr2518nYRnO5mGpRY3LDwyrMDuDkQ6pafDRMl4xLBxY6W9yy1MILnvGyWDfEHHJGQslC8s40h3Hg9donBwNAdXy2gawRhSw-7k5F0jqZIHY55pfLYvV4qEO-THk5PKY1z23LmA/s320/1-IMG_6779.JPG" height="320" width="313" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mama priceless gift for birthday and Christmas</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Since taking this tough course titled : "How to take care of <b>3 kids</b> cum work from home without getting mad". I have missed doing something I love since Feb 2012 (to prevent this blog to become weeds garden, I have to do something fast) - organise my though and try to speak it out! To answer your question - Yes, my 3rd bb was born in April 2012. Our business was in hibernate condition for 3 months since then. I have no more excuse to continue doing tasks that I love. So let this project break the long silence.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
A very old friend of mine, a simple person that always has the fine hand making little crafts and delicious bakery (YUM YUM!). She was very indecisive when making decision on gift for her lovely daughter. Until one day she sent me the sketch of her own design. What else can be more unique then that. a perfect life long keepsake for her sweetie. </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
The pendent is made of 750/18K gold (a strongest material among gold carat) but the chain is 916/22k gold. Not our original plan of 18K gold. Just realise that Malaysia market supply expensive 18K/750 gold jewelry i.e. about RM 350/gram. Which is much more higher compare to 22K/916 gold i.e. RM 195/gram. No doubt the cost of producing 18k/750 gold is higher especially in terms of tooling cost, but a mass production chain with such high cost is still too much. </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16872202488756542013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-574940113014973065.post-84099834111343697162012-02-15T16:20:00.002+08:002014-12-16T14:32:42.124+08:006 hrs Instead of 3 hrs DIY Wedding Rings Workshop<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxY_lTc-N15LKrYAxJdW0yqGnTEmzb5CggKUwBwiTRydaYVJi-NS1IIw2-jT18Ck8JJOqeMpH_RhFmWQD0Db9UYYT5dCNzp6ns7rQwAMvrErle-kTkNTUXnYDQJIeCXcJRTrXiOGWSVA/s1600/081211_Elaine-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxY_lTc-N15LKrYAxJdW0yqGnTEmzb5CggKUwBwiTRydaYVJi-NS1IIw2-jT18Ck8JJOqeMpH_RhFmWQD0Db9UYYT5dCNzp6ns7rQwAMvrErle-kTkNTUXnYDQJIeCXcJRTrXiOGWSVA/s320/081211_Elaine-1.jpg" height="258" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">her very detail and neat design descriptions</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLCS2um4HZGJHgy76cqTBpH_iWwXNBHXWwd-sqst1Ybm4v4jhxF5zYt-mlAgj9hy5kt-oqevl_MOFvHYeFfl3W9cIqZ-oB1hegok1XDSpRKcUIK2fwiPjTeW-HK2IB3T8RiZRDNQwNjQ/s1600/IMG_4912-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLCS2um4HZGJHgy76cqTBpH_iWwXNBHXWwd-sqst1Ybm4v4jhxF5zYt-mlAgj9hy5kt-oqevl_MOFvHYeFfl3W9cIqZ-oB1hegok1XDSpRKcUIK2fwiPjTeW-HK2IB3T8RiZRDNQwNjQ/s320/IMG_4912-1.jpg" height="320" width="284" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Material: Premium Silver<br />
Stone: 1.5mm diamond<br />
Finishing: Hybrid <br />
(matte and mirror finishing)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCc2PFX58EMGi0tKUfF37dAv5avjZICHxcZtdqFUyFnGCLU7DZxi210oeod9fm8AyVGlKCzW7J3F3_T_NaRHjy7wzycPAHaohEIhOfVevUipZXWOhGsMR0WGxtWVkLG38_uJTdevA8Cw/s1600/IMG_4914-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCc2PFX58EMGi0tKUfF37dAv5avjZICHxcZtdqFUyFnGCLU7DZxi210oeod9fm8AyVGlKCzW7J3F3_T_NaRHjy7wzycPAHaohEIhOfVevUipZXWOhGsMR0WGxtWVkLG38_uJTdevA8Cw/s320/IMG_4914-1.jpg" height="150" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">these beautiful pieces were completed in 6 hrs!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
End of last year, I received a call from a lady (with sweet voice) asking for DIY custom made wedding ring workshop. A very young looking music teacher with a dream of making her very primitive wedding ring design to come true. </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
The workshop was held on the 4th day of Chinese New Year. The couple came with a patient helper: her sister cum photographer. The workshop was suppose to be complete in 3 hrs. but we chat a lot then found out that it was lunch time. When lunch time come back, we continue chatting (plus do work) until we realised that it was already evening time. Sometimes just can't help to share experience (or chatting plus do work) with such charming people.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Like an artist, she has the beautiful story behind the designs.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
"Matte finishing represent him, and mirror finishing is her. </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>For his ring:</b> the splendid shine of mirror covering the matte surface means she is always the supporter to whatever his decision will be and both of them is bind together by a diamond represent everlasting.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>For her ring:</b> the rough macho kind of matte finishing covering the mirror means he will be the shelter to protect her from any life challenges and their love is tie up by the solid rock forever."</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16872202488756542013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-574940113014973065.post-22033507826830116932011-12-24T09:11:00.000+08:002014-12-16T14:36:15.735+08:00We finally did it - Wood Ring Project!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DDoOuJIYDmY/TvUiaIVha9I/AAAAAAAABL4/19p-SDRj6Lo/s1600/IMG_4577.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DDoOuJIYDmY/TvUiaIVha9I/AAAAAAAABL4/19p-SDRj6Lo/s320/IMG_4577.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the raw wood before treatment</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWEj78h6I0WW5TIGMbF1KsqWZScr7dZ06ZM79CPUjD05ifOVhdXjhKayEXUvUNO2r1n4hyphenhyphenTRpx4L3AnsiZ_x_93zPAprJ1TEKZPIzcGb1VOFFowd2EPGizGgfvpZHEGcdqCVLvEmNiGQ/s1600/IMG_4711.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWEj78h6I0WW5TIGMbF1KsqWZScr7dZ06ZM79CPUjD05ifOVhdXjhKayEXUvUNO2r1n4hyphenhyphenTRpx4L3AnsiZ_x_93zPAprJ1TEKZPIzcGb1VOFFowd2EPGizGgfvpZHEGcdqCVLvEmNiGQ/s320/IMG_4711.JPG" height="184" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two tone jewelry really looks wonderful</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuWMKa_xhNh_W-LNhquQOxF_oIis980wtEH1Rskejo5XA5QZvAs77_algR_mKIkPNWgkv4oFYis4ioxj1QI9d0JNBm3q3GvWvueGlw4J-pW_LOm1voMmJ7iB7jXi5yWvwkgGDEkytq5g/s1600/IMG_4712.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuWMKa_xhNh_W-LNhquQOxF_oIis980wtEH1Rskejo5XA5QZvAs77_algR_mKIkPNWgkv4oFYis4ioxj1QI9d0JNBm3q3GvWvueGlw4J-pW_LOm1voMmJ7iB7jXi5yWvwkgGDEkytq5g/s320/IMG_4712.JPG" height="298" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the wood natural grain enhance the beauty of the ring</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
All the while I think wood should be pair with metal to enhance its grain beauty as well as to make it more elegant. We were planning to make something out from wood only the matter of time. Finally there came this lovely lady same "taste" as us who want to make the special wedding for her future husband. <br />
I personally prefer <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebony">Ebony wood</a> but the colour is to dark for the customer.<br />
So Chin went to source for different local hard wood and finally settle with "Chengal". This is a kind of wood with rich resin which means more "tahan lasak" to water. We did some treatment on the wood before going for setting. Chin broke 3 pieces of wood rings before succeed. To enhance the wood grain texture, we applied some wax on it. The wax will also act as a protector to the wood.<br />
<br />
<span style="color: #8c4d0b; font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px;">Source from Malaysian Timber Council www.mtc.com.my</span>
<br />
<br />
<div style="color: #8c4d0b; font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px;">
<strong>Why Chengal hard wood ?</strong></div>
<div style="color: #8c4d0b; font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px;">
Chengal wood is one of the hardest wood found in Malaysia. It comes with densities of 800 to 1,120 kg per cubic metre at 15%, moisture content. It is naturally durable, containing substances which repel wood-destroying agents. It can safely be used without preservative treatment in all climates. Main uses are in heavy construction and flooring, railway sleepers, door and window frames.</div>
<div style="color: #8c4d0b; font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px;">
On top of that, every piece of Chengal Wood Carving retain the value over the years, because it is a piece of art work, not just a piece of wood.</div>
<div style="color: #8c4d0b; font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px;">
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuIE4AotODrMxYGPNJtKyW_qOcjqP33WWnNv0lRrNDi_WwY1gUComdb3wWU0J1Ua0NZlRmGl0XXeLhRqLmtG8TOjuv5Iqh8xboPCfwSRy4D9j9Iyfe3BrSz3_KWLD0jazt6QtWevscUQ/s1600/IMG_4778.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuIE4AotODrMxYGPNJtKyW_qOcjqP33WWnNv0lRrNDi_WwY1gUComdb3wWU0J1Ua0NZlRmGl0XXeLhRqLmtG8TOjuv5Iqh8xboPCfwSRy4D9j9Iyfe3BrSz3_KWLD0jazt6QtWevscUQ/s320/IMG_4778.JPG" height="231" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">simple wood ring sets with palladium silver</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKCaVFhONm57zxwow8nZpfgLANLP3HYEqgHQ2QI8iuFf7GcQG5EBnbOqKuDGYly04RmEiuM14OQ1hwT1oBjgQn5sU3i-CCLqxMJA98bhbcGe-SdHlsYv3b1Sdin3m3UxpVNeU0NZibKg/s1600/IMG_4782.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKCaVFhONm57zxwow8nZpfgLANLP3HYEqgHQ2QI8iuFf7GcQG5EBnbOqKuDGYly04RmEiuM14OQ1hwT1oBjgQn5sU3i-CCLqxMJA98bhbcGe-SdHlsYv3b1Sdin3m3UxpVNeU0NZibKg/s320/IMG_4782.JPG" height="168" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">beautiful two tone colour design</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br /></div>
Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16872202488756542013noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-574940113014973065.post-2288052293024476102011-12-08T15:37:00.001+08:002014-12-16T14:37:06.038+08:00The Most Expensive Souvenir<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGDTCnLzggGxyZcDiSfeRu25PwR0VnZH-lr2QySqdPq4yw1IDFjuT_65LMlI-gX92TLEtpnoCPa6EqXTntkNqys2JxWEBgj39CD9UpAWbNKijLfADFrQ__Inr2qejwTKWIFtk16zQgjQ/s1600/231111_Kor+art+work.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGDTCnLzggGxyZcDiSfeRu25PwR0VnZH-lr2QySqdPq4yw1IDFjuT_65LMlI-gX92TLEtpnoCPa6EqXTntkNqys2JxWEBgj39CD9UpAWbNKijLfADFrQ__Inr2qejwTKWIFtk16zQgjQ/s320/231111_Kor+art+work.jpg" height="226" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the sketch from customer using google sketch up and the final 3D art work </td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimr32TDm_l7krENH5wRF_36ujGKWEyMrexIdlu_fHhjk6vyYMNNLEmRqMWNLDr7bq46rmiYBO9QyuCu1d6eMhNQWcaBEfUE9vk53aVnBShYrkNozSycUpwiMyImtDZsozaPz0UHayz5Q/s1600/IMG_4589.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimr32TDm_l7krENH5wRF_36ujGKWEyMrexIdlu_fHhjk6vyYMNNLEmRqMWNLDr7bq46rmiYBO9QyuCu1d6eMhNQWcaBEfUE9vk53aVnBShYrkNozSycUpwiMyImtDZsozaPz0UHayz5Q/s320/IMG_4589.JPG" height="320" width="171" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the front view with hand writing font</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
This is a very special 21st birthday gift for a young lady. The designer is her handsome boyfriend with very thoughtful heart. </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
80 x 30 x 2 mm is the dimension of the heart shape key. The base metal is brass with 999 gold and rhodium plating. Due to the dimension, the mould cost was high. He emailed the sketch using google sketch up which he learnt when helping his girlfriend on some of her college projects. The draft was clear with precise measurements. The only thing unsure was the font and relief part. He decided to use his own hand writing for "JuYi" and "EK" alphabets. Two art works were presented before he agreed on the final 3D results. Today is her" BIG" day, so hope she likes this special gift (^L^)</div>
Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16872202488756542013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-574940113014973065.post-58212495023072475402011-12-03T10:42:00.001+08:002011-12-03T11:49:36.515+08:00"INGLOT" Unisex Bracelets - From Concept to Delivery In 7 days<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8AV1oyTwkdrKv1RCC2x1OiED29NIuNOD9L8elumiFRs7vxtZJ-69UAg0zdjklWwya__uC_0rfeOW-xucaiC96m-3gLg1yvCpAxMd7ee4zmHeqn3JBXM7vv-25kpyEcybYUZ67_pDtXA/s1600/Bracelet_backview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8AV1oyTwkdrKv1RCC2x1OiED29NIuNOD9L8elumiFRs7vxtZJ-69UAg0zdjklWwya__uC_0rfeOW-xucaiC96m-3gLg1yvCpAxMd7ee4zmHeqn3JBXM7vv-25kpyEcybYUZ67_pDtXA/s320/Bracelet_backview.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">back view</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv768zUSIyNDgpkII3qCAd4XNFIE5wisSMKoK2qB3UMwgR3OdTLGYXWq7SCBcI-5jplOay4g880sYQhvL3bTH78-azJ8HrwZo4GR14y12cIp75UuhXFmfUYgOcnpjiAna_K4I4hesYtw/s1600/Bracelet_frontview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv768zUSIyNDgpkII3qCAd4XNFIE5wisSMKoK2qB3UMwgR3OdTLGYXWq7SCBcI-5jplOay4g880sYQhvL3bTH78-azJ8HrwZo4GR14y12cIp75UuhXFmfUYgOcnpjiAna_K4I4hesYtw/s320/Bracelet_frontview.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">19cm length stainless steel ball chain</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxyzYnGjynOwkykXNeCUNjEiFWnr-tXa3s3SjfWNTPrdHwldFq5Amnjv3gaFd1wtra8M27LUphrSX6YlUqk0tAXSGPiGgtbP2C6_J-2ObVjaUElKOtfyE1z8dP7pTQdcKJtcU2VCckvw/s1600/Bracelet_sideview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxyzYnGjynOwkykXNeCUNjEiFWnr-tXa3s3SjfWNTPrdHwldFq5Amnjv3gaFd1wtra8M27LUphrSX6YlUqk0tAXSGPiGgtbP2C6_J-2ObVjaUElKOtfyE1z8dP7pTQdcKJtcU2VCckvw/s320/Bracelet_sideview.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">front view</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkWOOSeMHNK2gqn5iMcVQ65W4P8ZGwwnf_16eaOTqDmuHOtH253No_QfqVwfKHdi08aPLsTYLyRNE_4Kp0r7k2c-nn5zG2TF90JCZcENtoysD0GIb_jN0o-CrqvaCGDPMsoA0I9J7uVA/s1600/IMG_4542.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkWOOSeMHNK2gqn5iMcVQ65W4P8ZGwwnf_16eaOTqDmuHOtH253No_QfqVwfKHdi08aPLsTYLyRNE_4Kp0r7k2c-nn5zG2TF90JCZcENtoysD0GIb_jN0o-CrqvaCGDPMsoA0I9J7uVA/s320/IMG_4542.JPG" width="240" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Classical Two Tone Bracelets</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3eWGZ8SXmFOD8gX90Xqz2RUk3QiueM9y-hY7qZRcJQpccZlCx_a8eBCg03_VSRfAlbtu2KtiLtUxMuewpsG26MZ-Ko3Xnhw6RA78rWjG4iczi7bQcxr0kMlC7MbufJhFU-kYxVf5aFw/s1600/IMG_4543.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3eWGZ8SXmFOD8gX90Xqz2RUk3QiueM9y-hY7qZRcJQpccZlCx_a8eBCg03_VSRfAlbtu2KtiLtUxMuewpsG26MZ-Ko3Xnhw6RA78rWjG4iczi7bQcxr0kMlC7MbufJhFU-kYxVf5aFw/s320/IMG_4543.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Look like bullets, is it?</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS5FEPksR1qVEr6Qz7dLJjcyKxIqPqArp2h6RkcEamA_B1-25E3t18juWVNEtF017wXvCgN78fTFZtHfPLsoFHI7hEMCAxHw9I2qTz-mpZDCumsip5aOmD51xhy4TcL1xtHdu80l4LyA/s1600/IMG_4554.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS5FEPksR1qVEr6Qz7dLJjcyKxIqPqArp2h6RkcEamA_B1-25E3t18juWVNEtF017wXvCgN78fTFZtHfPLsoFHI7hEMCAxHw9I2qTz-mpZDCumsip5aOmD51xhy4TcL1xtHdu80l4LyA/s320/IMG_4554.JPG" width="164" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pendants: Brass<br />
Ball Chain: Stainless Steel</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
Did I say about the heart shape pendants is our last urgent project (deliver in 10 days)? I am going to eat my words, in fact we enjoyed the "torture" of deadline. Taking challenge then enjoy the harvest from success or lessons from failure.Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16872202488756542013noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-574940113014973065.post-48407759435575853622011-10-24T10:27:00.001+08:002014-12-16T14:38:16.487+08:00Meeting An Old Friend - A Gift With Heart<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiefRyL6Y_mAmzD1E-XrWsUcY3jmjReK4EmyzwGYZArlaCiFMHR3D40mh3HcgK1iv4nQ-3HwHzNudKg_DnG9ELaIdcH_jd-6kM9UGfzcVdX13xZKIXPs5jTFyfsF-AK6MIXauZ3uoLzNw/s1600/DSC00696.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiefRyL6Y_mAmzD1E-XrWsUcY3jmjReK4EmyzwGYZArlaCiFMHR3D40mh3HcgK1iv4nQ-3HwHzNudKg_DnG9ELaIdcH_jd-6kM9UGfzcVdX13xZKIXPs5jTFyfsF-AK6MIXauZ3uoLzNw/s320/DSC00696.JPG" height="320" width="319" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">her basic concept design</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcH1QCkXgOr0Bc43EUX2oNUun5iGxODm0WfyOAQzNNuLW4vK8Nccx-zTJiaCU0X95dmanM7Id34qXbFd1pRudiVuQQgE9Ss4vc4wXXO4kIDuCV7g2QpZoc4NIZ4KjVnGdBXA_l-KadGQ/s1600/recustommadering.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcH1QCkXgOr0Bc43EUX2oNUun5iGxODm0WfyOAQzNNuLW4vK8Nccx-zTJiaCU0X95dmanM7Id34qXbFd1pRudiVuQQgE9Ss4vc4wXXO4kIDuCV7g2QpZoc4NIZ4KjVnGdBXA_l-KadGQ/s320/recustommadering.jpg" height="226" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the final approved art work</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5NwAnRjxNtPuBx2KxS9pNb4aNa6qieQLwFf07v3JJyhKLu-l1TLNKRUZ25QQi8KwGgnFMkgDXwh3blwlG7f9XDR2WGOZBtjmoDKEGYUQJPmZOr7gfXHlBMVpGWBJ5GvYMUrU1wZlUFw/s1600/IMG_4106.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5NwAnRjxNtPuBx2KxS9pNb4aNa6qieQLwFf07v3JJyhKLu-l1TLNKRUZ25QQi8KwGgnFMkgDXwh3blwlG7f9XDR2WGOZBtjmoDKEGYUQJPmZOr7gfXHlBMVpGWBJ5GvYMUrU1wZlUFw/s320/IMG_4106.JPG" height="213" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">smooth couture of Chinese calligraphy - "heart"</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPymMstaTdwAzsrLe8wxtlJ65dHi3HSOwKNnZO55dCw9TW8qGaLCFSurxA23oR7kotMAtKn6GYSLB3uGnEHes_KnDrbRFqPdyM_w0eEQnVWXyJH8SJtCzs2Y0bvgwhHP1cfVNVWECcCA/s1600/IMG_4110.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPymMstaTdwAzsrLe8wxtlJ65dHi3HSOwKNnZO55dCw9TW8qGaLCFSurxA23oR7kotMAtKn6GYSLB3uGnEHes_KnDrbRFqPdyM_w0eEQnVWXyJH8SJtCzs2Y0bvgwhHP1cfVNVWECcCA/s320/IMG_4110.JPG" height="214" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">sapphire blue cz with bezel setting</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpAtGUIKSUPr3OqgmP4uWAdLcLM3ItaBzJ9oAfQAf2UjQA3eRIoznr5pnd8HNTyPqaNnQSYI6RltCjAQcBh_lPW2sO5QWzUuLtdhR-T1a5OiW45-S60L67xDvC2BHA7YBHOo4IbjoYjw/s1600/IMG_4108.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpAtGUIKSUPr3OqgmP4uWAdLcLM3ItaBzJ9oAfQAf2UjQA3eRIoznr5pnd8HNTyPqaNnQSYI6RltCjAQcBh_lPW2sO5QWzUuLtdhR-T1a5OiW45-S60L67xDvC2BHA7YBHOo4IbjoYjw/s320/IMG_4108.JPG" height="212" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the sand blast like texture shine elegantly under the sun</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
A two years back project worked with a very soft spoken pretty lady. She has this beautiful idea in mind, wanted to make the very unique wedding gift for her sister. I presented 4 for similar designs and ended with the most simple one - her very origin idea. We took about half-a-year to complete this assignment. The most challenging but interesting part was the ring finishing. CAD has it limit and the art work did not present whole of her idea of the finishing. So Chin, the pretty lady and me crowded in front of the jewelry bench to discuss about the finishing. We carefully stamp each holes, big and small, near and far, deep and shallow. The results did not show until a few trial attempts. The moment we manage to capture her image in mind, we rush out for the sun set. Cause wanted to see hows the ring shine under the natural light. And the shines like thousands of tiny little diamonds scattered around the "heart". The results was marvellous. <br />
After two years, she brought back for retouching. I just can't stop admiring this master piece, the beautiful curvature of the "心", the diamond bling-bling effect and the antic-rustic finishing. Just like meeting an old friend (^,^)</div>
Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16872202488756542013noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-574940113014973065.post-36181093385323811262011-10-20T16:42:00.000+08:002014-12-16T14:39:29.092+08:00Crazy Project - 700 Pieces of Brass Pendent Delivered In 10 Days!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirfniimZzsQ3tZApYH6jEdkFtDIqOtGDHQ-L9wCc98XyvkROW0owlIbBx9zl7PVTqqd2FC1VlAPJXMft7TBvrWA3x3Py18culENd5vtXip6OuHIy0ZZttZ9p2mvr1etP9ba90zpRoDhg/s1600/080811_kingdomcity.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirfniimZzsQ3tZApYH6jEdkFtDIqOtGDHQ-L9wCc98XyvkROW0owlIbBx9zl7PVTqqd2FC1VlAPJXMft7TBvrWA3x3Py18culENd5vtXip6OuHIy0ZZttZ9p2mvr1etP9ba90zpRoDhg/s320/080811_kingdomcity.jpg" height="256" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the 1st art work presentation</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirvKaj6PeIWCi6VJ3bzCVMSdlVGDdSgLRuW5CZ0Rfv0ijyzqKdvBHey4hnfIQEv-0ZQKWhMfpspzjV0Hvbp3x5VS07UbAAm5sSDjjRWgn0fcZrhBfPo4FoBJZ4LMD3Xpva7YO8dnzeNg/s1600/IMG_4094.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirvKaj6PeIWCi6VJ3bzCVMSdlVGDdSgLRuW5CZ0Rfv0ijyzqKdvBHey4hnfIQEv-0ZQKWhMfpspzjV0Hvbp3x5VS07UbAAm5sSDjjRWgn0fcZrhBfPo4FoBJZ4LMD3Xpva7YO8dnzeNg/s320/IMG_4094.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the final product</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn74Q_ruh93BKnNLeKPzKUbGDdPLEea9p1hoWMz46EpRvUhaTelProFmkgipTvJkH-FwijcJzUEs3gLPRf6ITBrghzOaQPQ_z5dFDIPxlxPvtTTg8eoW-3IWhIgIpIbexYuXcqi_Vqcw/s1600/IMG_4096.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn74Q_ruh93BKnNLeKPzKUbGDdPLEea9p1hoWMz46EpRvUhaTelProFmkgipTvJkH-FwijcJzUEs3gLPRf6ITBrghzOaQPQ_z5dFDIPxlxPvtTTg8eoW-3IWhIgIpIbexYuXcqi_Vqcw/s320/IMG_4096.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Material: Based brass with silver plating<br />
Necklace: 90cm length Stainless Steel </td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
This mission impossible was completed in the month of early Sept, which is less then 3 weeks from design confirmation to final product. No doubt 3 weeks delivery is always our practise, but this time we are talking about 700 pieces of big and small pendants with necklace. In fact, from mold to casting then to the actual polishing was less then 10 days due to casting failure. Another challenge was the job has to be done with less then 2 and a half full time workers. All I can do was the CAD designing and the mold part, then the rest has to pass to Chin. He worked like zombie for 2 and a half week. The toughest part of the whole project was the 4 x 4 cm pendant finishing.The fishing task was 3 times of 2 x 2 cm one. If time was long enough, we will be able to produce a better results. Sign! So we decided to be firm next time, to make sure more time spear for the manufacturing process. One and a half month time, AT LEAST!</div>
Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16872202488756542013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-574940113014973065.post-19725197226402412822011-10-19T11:49:00.002+08:002014-12-16T14:39:47.740+08:00Touch By Passions<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMb8y_vFfbVWvy7wuT3aWZh1PwtD6qcpplNS9y-AVu_ufrsggTgUeDvuGp9eg9rnRXU59tjM0wc0BnW36nnl3sbp0z0w5WMleRw4z29jnC_G3TkC_2Z1jlf2z89Rrs1KdZeS6FrvrW9A/s1600/IMG_0478.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMb8y_vFfbVWvy7wuT3aWZh1PwtD6qcpplNS9y-AVu_ufrsggTgUeDvuGp9eg9rnRXU59tjM0wc0BnW36nnl3sbp0z0w5WMleRw4z29jnC_G3TkC_2Z1jlf2z89Rrs1KdZeS6FrvrW9A/s320/IMG_0478.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Protections Shield"- a sensuous hammer texture pendant design by Caroline for her mother</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Vh4KC7ih0gNClZIg8DJzN0G0d-PS5ZL3fmaV9fvAzKJYbfJ6IYDGbW6kgjffNqWWavoB45wbkoNdHKB_O0-fkJXwlEE3_JGjZdSC4hJOnzaVBcS59PkrvKtdp6aXZMwGtGlkPcXClw/s1600/IMG_0479.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Vh4KC7ih0gNClZIg8DJzN0G0d-PS5ZL3fmaV9fvAzKJYbfJ6IYDGbW6kgjffNqWWavoB45wbkoNdHKB_O0-fkJXwlEE3_JGjZdSC4hJOnzaVBcS59PkrvKtdp6aXZMwGtGlkPcXClw/s320/IMG_0479.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Ying Yang" - masterpiece design by Caroline for her Tai Chi Master</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtFCHtQee0_LbZcarRo2jpJ7c74wlL9uxi5KBmX1k6QjrEHJXOkrtE32TiXUmN4bcVualu1QPqc3iIudJd6BE2D5oLdYmgWGJ7X7YRmgxF_Q3odQwkcubCUkKZ4KQHqq9Y0r7kWn7I_A/s1600/IMG_3281.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtFCHtQee0_LbZcarRo2jpJ7c74wlL9uxi5KBmX1k6QjrEHJXOkrtE32TiXUmN4bcVualu1QPqc3iIudJd6BE2D5oLdYmgWGJ7X7YRmgxF_Q3odQwkcubCUkKZ4KQHqq9Y0r7kWn7I_A/s320/IMG_3281.JPG" height="320" width="256" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"寿桃"-<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 13px;"></span><br />
<h3 class="r" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 13px;">
<nobr style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Peach Pendan</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">t</span></nobr></span></h3>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 13px;">
</span>classical design birthday gift by Irawati for her grandpa</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbYr6E0KA_p19slpvkHAH9thIrX5djvPTyCyKW-r_OtCA_YM11vEr04ODnPBrI8up5oGRg0RovAYcNg81OTM3djyUoAqNQ-jiL-WxpqumxI6GlgbT464BmkXZ2yvKu-dxhKASwdM4S3w/s1600/IMG_3291.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="font-size: medium; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbYr6E0KA_p19slpvkHAH9thIrX5djvPTyCyKW-r_OtCA_YM11vEr04ODnPBrI8up5oGRg0RovAYcNg81OTM3djyUoAqNQ-jiL-WxpqumxI6GlgbT464BmkXZ2yvKu-dxhKASwdM4S3w/s320/IMG_3291.JPG" height="255" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amoeba ring design by Irawati (set with CZ) </td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgamFOR1xe5ZzcktoStixTa8nF9wqhdtEnCgOjPwzCEVkJYc3wTMcxEf-HYAajDutPaBxdGgKfTnBqESX8BWvbcbeM0HlD4pb6GSUNC3eFo5s5BpP51swLwbWFKx9c0eZWXI94mo5WwOA/s1600/IMG_3286-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgamFOR1xe5ZzcktoStixTa8nF9wqhdtEnCgOjPwzCEVkJYc3wTMcxEf-HYAajDutPaBxdGgKfTnBqESX8BWvbcbeM0HlD4pb6GSUNC3eFo5s5BpP51swLwbWFKx9c0eZWXI94mo5WwOA/s320/IMG_3286-1.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Irawati very first piece of "Silhouette Butterfly" charm - finely crafted</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9XZoedWDAtQCTMWvzUtxQPkW5eliMb2vKBHycQuBOwGKVudej_04SQSLx4qiciHBgtlw4gfu7P4uijU_gymBsf2PqInoe-k3E_TYviSCivWr4A3_lmLzfKfPdQJA03zZQup2B00ZcfA/s1600/student_work.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9XZoedWDAtQCTMWvzUtxQPkW5eliMb2vKBHycQuBOwGKVudej_04SQSLx4qiciHBgtlw4gfu7P4uijU_gymBsf2PqInoe-k3E_TYviSCivWr4A3_lmLzfKfPdQJA03zZQup2B00ZcfA/s320/student_work.jpg" height="256" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Moon Walking" - Fabiana very fist design </td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Those beautiful works are done by three of MC Square Studio students. All come with passion to gain knowledge for jewelry making. </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Caroline - a physicist cum dancer who took 2 hours each forth and back trip just to attend the classes. ["Thanks" to KL traffics!!! :P] Jewelry making was her childhood dream and she manages to fulfil it at the age of early 30s. Since this is a right timing and opportunity, nothing can stop her from making her dream come true. During the whole learning process, she has to let go some techniques like soldering, due to her back injury. Chin and I were touch by her hard working attitude, she did a lots of practise on brass sawing before settling on silver plate. And the end results are stunning. (as per pictures) She dreams of these beautiful pieces. And managed to capture into her sketch book the middle of the many nights . And she truly believe that this pendants will help to protect her loved ones in a way, I think the same too. Cause those pendants were created out from her "sincere heart", and that can be feel from the people who received it.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Irrawati - a charming young lady travel all the way from Indonesia just to learnt about jewelry making. She spent 8 days with us to learn about basic CAD (3 hours morning class) and silver smiting (3 hours afternoon class) - Intensively! She is a smart and fast learner. Chin named her - the most talented metal smiting students. I still can remember that moment when she first did her sawing. I thought Chin was doing the sawing cause when listen to the sawing rhythm, it was continuously without pause and full of confident. No breaking of single saw plate. And her first masterpiece - Silhouette Butterfly charms was splendid. She always complaints "This is hard" but in the end she still mange to did it well - I meant very well! The most gifted attitude she has is being a good listener. She listens, asked questions if got doubts and digest then executes well. I think these are the most important character of being a fast learner - passionate, hard working, humbler and a good listener.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Fabiana - a housewife who taking care of 4 kids, 1 dog and two cats(?). I like to describe her as supermom. Besides, of being a driver, chef, house keeper and etc., her energy in jewelry making and designing never fade but double. Her great passion of making her own jewelry designs is always there and her design ideas seems fall from the sky. She has all the character of being a professional jewelry designer. </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Passions is a positive energy that can be feel by people around you. It is like a smile or laughter that make others happy too. To be passionate is the great instinct to do things right with all our might and heart. </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16872202488756542013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-574940113014973065.post-71068994695505075402011-08-05T14:57:00.000+08:002014-12-16T14:41:03.089+08:00The More We Get Together<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTs6nIE6JUZ9rnVx7X7rF7i0f_l8U5P9XOzPmXLIca3UXMpQwpjpH5wpYP2S-yAuQC-xj9vEIoqTQBkNQNFNN946GxjXZbHAFf6KJlZ1j6-H767hkR1MsqO5lc69VpJBDxI2dlTlmaJA/s1600/the+conceptual+designs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTs6nIE6JUZ9rnVx7X7rF7i0f_l8U5P9XOzPmXLIca3UXMpQwpjpH5wpYP2S-yAuQC-xj9vEIoqTQBkNQNFNN946GxjXZbHAFf6KJlZ1j6-H767hkR1MsqO5lc69VpJBDxI2dlTlmaJA/s320/the+conceptual+designs.jpg" height="226" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Left foot belongs to HIM and right belongs to HER</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-8vgz3i_yZFNAixpg4BQ3vFZhayke5fVz7tPssl4SF9y5prlWNsJdHP1DzXwdgbL7GIzGx2b89RIfnTfhMIatd0OsUR_7NtEODTWYbkm-8n72LKpHxkDXmz_LctFsGOKvSinvCK4-8g/s1600/foot+print+rings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-8vgz3i_yZFNAixpg4BQ3vFZhayke5fVz7tPssl4SF9y5prlWNsJdHP1DzXwdgbL7GIzGx2b89RIfnTfhMIatd0OsUR_7NtEODTWYbkm-8n72LKpHxkDXmz_LctFsGOKvSinvCK4-8g/s320/foot+print+rings.jpg" height="226" width="320" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">inspiration make new design <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">infinit</span>e</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Meet this lovely couple early this year, presenting very unique ring design - engraved with feet print. I love the concept and suggested them to scan and put their own foot print on instead. They loved the idea. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
The scanning process was easy until the computer touching process. I struggled a lot on deciding the foot print shape. (Decision is always the tough part of design, Always Does!) The ring structure and the finishing type (we call this jewelry make-up) was also an uncertainty. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Finally I did a few concept designs during the art work presentation i.e. round and flat ring structure, normal and blacken foot print, and finally with or without stones. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
At the end, she made the final decision of flat ring structure, blacken foot print and CZ stones setting. The end result was beyond her expectation. She loves it! Me too! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Apparently, this is a cute and unique pieces of wedding band. Looking into depth, it means no matter What, When, Who, Where and How, they are committed to "walk together".</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16872202488756542013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-574940113014973065.post-15151346902234918972011-08-04T07:55:00.001+08:002011-08-04T19:12:27.672+08:00Ring Making Workshop Shared By Bloggers<div style="text-align: center;">These two ladies shared some nice pictures and ring making steps in details.</div><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNL_C4M-N8SwgKG4S3ZCsrnx0-3-ZB9PvICOoJlX-hVcpc0piXMipeiqwHazG-2Dt4DTC6uYeEIH-HIutFtFx8G63nBINuO739Am911K4Fja3AlEiBnGImR0sJ-ylNir0KiR4ts6tPfw/s1600/DSC01457%255B5%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNL_C4M-N8SwgKG4S3ZCsrnx0-3-ZB9PvICOoJlX-hVcpc0piXMipeiqwHazG-2Dt4DTC6uYeEIH-HIutFtFx8G63nBINuO739Am911K4Fja3AlEiBnGImR0sJ-ylNir0KiR4ts6tPfw/s320/DSC01457%255B5%255D.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://peepintofashion.blogspot.com/2011/07/materialise-creativity-ring-making.html">http://peepintofashion.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQhIrsAxZalGkdx6eS4GF7kD-MFgaFvomcbJAo-LM18zqcWE4HZA4JX2TqcMhfAhaqhNVZLD2enV7e07w1XNyU9nY9csWiMV4Zho3B2wY04qn3Uq0nQ-nU5EuHUNZEmM7FhpWQAJ5rDA/s1600/img_4814edit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQhIrsAxZalGkdx6eS4GF7kD-MFgaFvomcbJAo-LM18zqcWE4HZA4JX2TqcMhfAhaqhNVZLD2enV7e07w1XNyU9nY9csWiMV4Zho3B2wY04qn3Uq0nQ-nU5EuHUNZEmM7FhpWQAJ5rDA/s320/img_4814edit.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://laydeh.wordpress.com/2011/07/24/shiny-happy-bling/">http://laydeh.wordpress.com/2011/07/24/shiny-happy-bling/</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16872202488756542013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-574940113014973065.post-56098275553163768452011-07-08T12:34:00.000+08:002011-07-08T12:34:18.651+08:00When "g" meets "b"......<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjROs9Yj6X9W8fY_Pt2WYxuAx1yrQGHitX15S2O0bP4_V8oQVKeLk8Q_mLhUIUwUJzh3YVym-W3M3bMOn4srkTLTCtnUIFpBftd4pfL6iyxod-Reg1rpsOqhyphenhypheng_pQDnvIY3W6k8EArsUA/s1600/IMG_0588.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjROs9Yj6X9W8fY_Pt2WYxuAx1yrQGHitX15S2O0bP4_V8oQVKeLk8Q_mLhUIUwUJzh3YVym-W3M3bMOn4srkTLTCtnUIFpBftd4pfL6iyxod-Reg1rpsOqhyphenhypheng_pQDnvIY3W6k8EArsUA/s320/IMG_0588.jpg" width="255" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the very 1st concept of her design</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicmEHjRgXy6bnOOv7QBLa7UuhFM-XcM4b8eqMStRLhNHw_eiyVJSd3o-rpYBJti2X9yeBjGALrzAA6nnn55RjrTeOUcn66hdrY72XRvwAJr7vqGn7wedfrw4S9LTEmqIPDIRwAStlP7A/s1600/Sachiko.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicmEHjRgXy6bnOOv7QBLa7UuhFM-XcM4b8eqMStRLhNHw_eiyVJSd3o-rpYBJti2X9yeBjGALrzAA6nnn55RjrTeOUcn66hdrY72XRvwAJr7vqGn7wedfrw4S9LTEmqIPDIRwAStlP7A/s1600/Sachiko.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">chosen fonts</td></tr>
</tbody></table><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpdPVk4vyia-XQybPtOo2XiXwAs7kcaL1JhIv2sWZzNWj44_-jNBuyanjwXQBtya_IjW0Y82Oi2AJNOMLlVHQvM17apTz55oxE4dcXra8e0TfWX4qpxca6JuzCEovKFVziORW54Frycw/s1600/IMG_3297.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="257" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpdPVk4vyia-XQybPtOo2XiXwAs7kcaL1JhIv2sWZzNWj44_-jNBuyanjwXQBtya_IjW0Y82Oi2AJNOMLlVHQvM17apTz55oxE4dcXra8e0TfWX4qpxca6JuzCEovKFVziORW54Frycw/s320/IMG_3297.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">CZ is firmly hold by initial "g" and "b"</td></tr>
</tbody></table><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv5cBfURa0bw8C9Ni9VBIvr4QewTBWTw8LK7gqWh_0IachldYRxRpYOriCexniWF_1MVCID0zaMJyJIteGypeDeK9CkUZBZkstAu6PFGaGVbyeojG5PE4y05a78IXwTmz2cPZkNkmyVw/s1600/IMG_3298.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv5cBfURa0bw8C9Ni9VBIvr4QewTBWTw8LK7gqWh_0IachldYRxRpYOriCexniWF_1MVCID0zaMJyJIteGypeDeK9CkUZBZkstAu6PFGaGVbyeojG5PE4y05a78IXwTmz2cPZkNkmyVw/s320/IMG_3298.JPG" width="255" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">never though of triangle shape highlight gives such unique result</td></tr>
</tbody></table><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1yFQ136mYf_EpOD-rfIBfFaJal_XEhAsPg5ujaJ_MJ-99jVag5UYowXdhWq3oSCTKeIjxx_JNVy598lL14Jg6fsDHZGBUc2AK8kBYYjrWWsjDKlyzQvMMqdPLOpX3LbkEwvmN5k2Cyw/s1600/IMG_3303.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1yFQ136mYf_EpOD-rfIBfFaJal_XEhAsPg5ujaJ_MJ-99jVag5UYowXdhWq3oSCTKeIjxx_JNVy598lL14Jg6fsDHZGBUc2AK8kBYYjrWWsjDKlyzQvMMqdPLOpX3LbkEwvmN5k2Cyw/s320/IMG_3303.JPG" width="256" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the initials is position in such a way that the flowery shape shown</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">She emailed me the sketch and the fonts and was very sure of the type of stone setting she requested for tension set. However the ring structure is too delicate to set a 4mm size CZ, then we amend a bit to have a loop to support the bottom of the stone and apparently it still visible as tension set from the top. Her basic idea is to make the letter 'g' and 'b' to design this way so from far the ring looks like a flower with sparkling stamen.</div>Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16872202488756542013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-574940113014973065.post-90542235894753820182011-07-02T14:28:00.000+08:002011-07-02T14:28:06.268+08:001st Ring Making Workshop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgncEEO0nuOv7PwE7yDiaQQ3URnXEB6VNcYUyGI9PRJtpHsGf8335nJht7R3Hu-TExm7ZzEDPPSDTamFo4rk8WIR-pZpW3uKKU4laIGx_NvUym6pt4cjW9eKrYPBXbTHWBMo_nJPY1eVw/s1600/Ring_MakingWshop.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgncEEO0nuOv7PwE7yDiaQQ3URnXEB6VNcYUyGI9PRJtpHsGf8335nJht7R3Hu-TExm7ZzEDPPSDTamFo4rk8WIR-pZpW3uKKU4laIGx_NvUym6pt4cjW9eKrYPBXbTHWBMo_nJPY1eVw/s400/Ring_MakingWshop.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">This jewellery work bench for 6 pax was completed in 2 days. Major parts were DIY. (We love recycling and reused, that's why you will see many familiar things in MC Square Studio appear/us in different form) Chin took 2 days to complete. This is the first time we handle 5 people in a group. The 3hrs workshop end up to 4hrs plus. Some steps have to be simplified so everybody can bring home their ring on time. </div>Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16872202488756542013noreply@blogger.com0Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia3.1505556 101.625277800000053.1398771 101.61562030000005 3.1612341 101.63493530000005tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-574940113014973065.post-50514414097646036612011-06-13T16:26:00.000+08:002011-06-13T16:26:12.117+08:00Love Symbols In Bronze<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ8rE_OJnduvNCkOtQI2UHw81mXd3pvAaKazsFQp1r0gq3O_2p_d-4edzt6irdY6C0xXKKDC7tjjXgDpLdIer0iPcIghyphenhyphenFEdzPOD81sLk1nJgVs5ZE5D509IUKiJDELeDPITtg3slxGQ/s1600/brass+projects.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ8rE_OJnduvNCkOtQI2UHw81mXd3pvAaKazsFQp1r0gq3O_2p_d-4edzt6irdY6C0xXKKDC7tjjXgDpLdIer0iPcIghyphenhyphenFEdzPOD81sLk1nJgVs5ZE5D509IUKiJDELeDPITtg3slxGQ/s400/brass+projects.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Purposely blacken the bronze to create rustic gold finishing</td></tr>
</tbody></table>This is a set of jewellery project assign by a student who is still studying in US. He plans to make a whole sets of custom made bag and jewellery as their anniversary gift as well as her graduation surprise. He contacted me with at least six 2D art works files and asking for quote. The first thing come into my mind is - Is this another competitor who is trying to spy on our price again? Feel sorry for him cause he did a few approaches until I decide to take his case seriously. Finally he prove he is sincere by placing 50% down payment for the whole projects.<br />
<br />
We meet at DBKL library and have some dimension discussions. Initially, we were not quite sure of the earring length.When he show me her picture, then I am sure she is fine with any length cause she has a perfect heart shape couture face feature.<br />
<br />
This is Chin's first attempt on doing brass/bronze jewellery. (Previously, he did in silver then cast into brass/bronze) The biggest "GL" key chain with 3mm thickness, consume at least 3 of his saw plates. He have to replace two of his files before smoothing the rough edges. In short, brass/bronze is hard that cause high tooling cost. Another challenge of this project is to create the rustic gold colour effect. The original brass/bronze is like 18k yellow gold. Chin tried a few times to test on fire and solvent before getting similar rustic effect.Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16872202488756542013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-574940113014973065.post-52253752287605178442011-06-08T16:46:00.000+08:002011-06-08T16:46:32.405+08:00Matching 916 (22K) Gold Belly Ring<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyxPyLipUGTagS4daoZKbCqnHUQgZy-vkhML2ZFPo9YP8J9dPTca90uXdEn0xCZWvqAEfj2T60s-Ihy6bSP8JY8EGDSsMqVnAM-ep17aUvNuizzKNBvbRjcZOf7hH_S5OBu90r5FENZQ/s1600/attachments.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyxPyLipUGTagS4daoZKbCqnHUQgZy-vkhML2ZFPo9YP8J9dPTca90uXdEn0xCZWvqAEfj2T60s-Ihy6bSP8JY8EGDSsMqVnAM-ep17aUvNuizzKNBvbRjcZOf7hH_S5OBu90r5FENZQ/s400/attachments.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the existing sets of necklace and earrings<br />
</td></tr>
</tbody></table><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitpOPk7nUOFlv2oHytdDvUycBIrmR9VtsVLR_PNIyiMyNn5hTvnoUtZRwo6tVs0rMNjy5JouIwya0wiu4MMdKF1Mu5LRBMT2lH8c5iUn5S3pxRhI0shO5biPs4Iq3xcMCxCD-twWJgEg/s1600/re.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitpOPk7nUOFlv2oHytdDvUycBIrmR9VtsVLR_PNIyiMyNn5hTvnoUtZRwo6tVs0rMNjy5JouIwya0wiu4MMdKF1Mu5LRBMT2lH8c5iUn5S3pxRhI0shO5biPs4Iq3xcMCxCD-twWJgEg/s400/re.jpg" width="276" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the matching belly ring</td></tr>
</tbody></table>This project nearly fail to be deliver. Chin took a month went around Little India and KL to look for the exact design chain but couldn't find it until last minute. Thanks to the customer who are patient enough to wait for extra 3 weeks while we were sourcing for the chain. All the tears and sweat paid off when the customers are satisfy.<br />
Chin and I want to share the joy when receiving such touching feedback:<br />
<br />
<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">"The bellyring you made for Mama is exquisite. I will not be home until July to see it in person, but I have seen it on webcam. It truly looks like it was manufactured right alongside the rest of the set by the same goldsmith. I cannot thank you enough for it, and I cannot commend your skill enough either. You have shown what an artist you are. As I told you, we will be getting a series of portraits of her wearing that jewelry set with her bellybutton-keyhole evening gown. When we post those portraits on facebook, we will be giving you full credit for that bellyring. I strongly advise you put the pictures you sent us of the bellyring on your site as well, as it is a more involved job of goldsmithing than what you frequently do, and it will show off your talent to any potential customers. I further suggest you post the pics of the necklace and earrings I sent you right alongside those bellyring pics as well so you can tell the world "See? Look at the limited information this couple provided me, and look at what I made for them just with that! Imagine what I can make for you!" We are very pleased with your work, and if ever I think up another gold item I'd like custom manufactured for her, you can rest assured you are who I will consider, and you are who we will recommend to all of our friends.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">God bless,</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Ken</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Quote anything I said! Include that I was very impressed with the extraordinary lengths you two went to to find the materials necessary to complete this job to make your customer happy, and please make sure to include how we felt the bellyring was such a match to the original set that if we hadn't comissioned you for this, we would not know two different artists had been involved in all 4 pieces. I just hope whatever I've said can somehow increase the business you and Chin do. Very glad to see a husband/wife couple working together. Please give Chin my regards!</span><br />
<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Take care,</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Ken</span>Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16872202488756542013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-574940113014973065.post-81404053249582772502011-06-08T09:01:00.000+08:002011-06-08T09:01:05.368+08:00RM99 Ring Making Workshop Deal Extend to 50 more certificate.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw-69Wbw7ptTZZlAJTvBC8gQoF95VX6lcIUfncAbv6jkHl3USOJL1jdwIQk1b1QW545Jymtv5bwdhCM4hCCAoe6kNz0tskFRv5pC33ZGCHm0IJincaS0qZfW0kv1R0iOf9uXyg7YLU0g/s1600/Ring_making_worshop01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw-69Wbw7ptTZZlAJTvBC8gQoF95VX6lcIUfncAbv6jkHl3USOJL1jdwIQk1b1QW545Jymtv5bwdhCM4hCCAoe6kNz0tskFRv5pC33ZGCHm0IJincaS0qZfW0kv1R0iOf9uXyg7YLU0g/s400/Ring_making_worshop01.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">beautiful CZ decorating your Twinkle Little Star Ring</td></tr>
</tbody></table>After the deals sold out in <a href="http://www.dealmates.com.my/deals/June-MaterialiseCreativity-RM99">http://www.dealmates.com.my/deals/June-MaterialiseCreativity-RM99</a> there were so many calls to enquiry about the class. So to make more people happy, we are going to run another round on Thursday (tomorrow) for limited 50 certificates. This is the maximum we can handle at this moment. Please remember to mark your calender and grab this opportunity on 9th June 2011.Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16872202488756542013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-574940113014973065.post-24608120986537414902011-06-06T17:13:00.000+08:002011-06-06T17:13:52.154+08:00RM99 Ring Making Workshop - Featured this morning and now left 9 seats.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibR58iaPd4BMWngRs6z7yjpEUTMmRslyWY59efvQbED1Bt6_SVdUTPJTrgdAk3osJdMx-fw7-tmN35ZBoLGexuLJHsTCJXaq7Ce-YkSIFN3sEgIWZ_zgeiPwmS6MFMtORni-6zSxU4mw/s1600/Ring_making_worshop.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibR58iaPd4BMWngRs6z7yjpEUTMmRslyWY59efvQbED1Bt6_SVdUTPJTrgdAk3osJdMx-fw7-tmN35ZBoLGexuLJHsTCJXaq7Ce-YkSIFN3sEgIWZ_zgeiPwmS6MFMtORni-6zSxU4mw/s320/Ring_making_worshop.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.dealmates.com.my/deals/June-MaterialiseCreativity-RM99">dealmates.com </a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>This RM99 (86% discount of original price) Ring Making Workshop is going to end today. 9 seats left. Deal close at 100 seats. This is a great opportunity for people who want to try out on metal smiting. I think the price is low enough to break the barrier and bring the interested people to come over to experience the joy of making things by hand. So have you grab this awesome deal today?Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16872202488756542013noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-574940113014973065.post-36835080648210175352011-05-17T18:06:00.000+08:002011-05-17T18:06:18.311+08:00Materialise Creativity Website Is Launched (^J^)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimHfhF8EBOxhNzYPLlMwJAR4vhZu21kps81O-fVL8vvgsfjAYLy2zwDhupS7HQe5Hq6HPoAYxrw2fg-yGfd_6AhrfQTja24_0MSSBC0t_eT9CaXS-JZpagYkynAWfW-xxJ3BvtUAJ0sQ/s1600/MC_Square_Studio.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimHfhF8EBOxhNzYPLlMwJAR4vhZu21kps81O-fVL8vvgsfjAYLy2zwDhupS7HQe5Hq6HPoAYxrw2fg-yGfd_6AhrfQTja24_0MSSBC0t_eT9CaXS-JZpagYkynAWfW-xxJ3BvtUAJ0sQ/s320/MC_Square_Studio.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.materialise-creativity.com/">Go to: http://www.materialise-creativity.com</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>We are going more focus on courses. Basically we have two type of classes i.e. Fundamental Course and 1-Day Course. These classes is design for whoever want to know about jewelry making and design. Please help us to improve by giving comments and suggestions. We truly appreciate your ideas and thoughts. Fun browsing! (^J^)Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16872202488756542013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-574940113014973065.post-3592003883120563062011-05-14T16:34:00.002+08:002011-05-14T16:38:10.816+08:00Starry Night<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJYwcaEnH7fOUVKLn11AYMWJ6uDthAUJdbKbhDnrpFN-x7HfKeucwCjZ15uBJd0FMExAmwhDT3wVyJIDmXzpUQeL-edk3jmyK02JBtEfPDcktlf4_slK9ckL7lP4bc7T4w0wk7uGPDIA/s1600/nei_front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJYwcaEnH7fOUVKLn11AYMWJ6uDthAUJdbKbhDnrpFN-x7HfKeucwCjZ15uBJd0FMExAmwhDT3wVyJIDmXzpUQeL-edk3jmyK02JBtEfPDcktlf4_slK9ckL7lP4bc7T4w0wk7uGPDIA/s320/nei_front.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Little pillar supporting the diamond from the back</td></tr>
</tbody></table><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUdHXeA-cNcAq_9U84LEKR1Et8bLf51onaeuQzKjn6qtac4uESwdrLlV6UjpYrHIYWHC5eg12r_1OKXG9rC6T10uws0W7tbnW4nfDCqhD4wTsy4vaVtJEwRIegiIqVtWqw5Std4oJQxw/s1600/nei_top01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUdHXeA-cNcAq_9U84LEKR1Et8bLf51onaeuQzKjn6qtac4uESwdrLlV6UjpYrHIYWHC5eg12r_1OKXG9rC6T10uws0W7tbnW4nfDCqhD4wTsy4vaVtJEwRIegiIqVtWqw5Std4oJQxw/s320/nei_top01.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Material: Palladium Silver<br />
Diamond: 3.75mm(0.16 ct)<br />
Cert: AIGS</td></tr>
</tbody></table><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ1uHvlLF_r6vB2Ap4knFNT9PZ_txpPlvrsHC23_RIe_0ZP0ZiVZOF1fjU5JRVnms05l6CZ0XrxA7nJqtmY67Ms893NgRVwnFeceRfTTJJIrp8IaplE7-__SV4u1LryH2usg0omcAAeA/s1600/neil_side.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ1uHvlLF_r6vB2Ap4knFNT9PZ_txpPlvrsHC23_RIe_0ZP0ZiVZOF1fjU5JRVnms05l6CZ0XrxA7nJqtmY67Ms893NgRVwnFeceRfTTJJIrp8IaplE7-__SV4u1LryH2usg0omcAAeA/s320/neil_side.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">beautiful curves that hold the diamond</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1248045252"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNfPvXly2GXk0QHj-yX_QmBJ4bOND3rRyDP7PxUoDvZGukh31GtqxROJrk87-KWBTOdZe_mQ8OGcsQXN9UCgE97XaMLrzt65o-yYteC70D-tNGcSHaaGE5ixHiAjVXE5rg5fWKAlxXFw/s320/van-gogh-starry-ni_1562392c.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Painting: </span></div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1248045252"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"></span></a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.arttoheartweb.com/starry_night.htm">Vincent van Gogh. (Dutch, 1853-1890).</a> </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><em></em></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><em>The Starry Night</em></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"> Saint Rémy, June 1889 </span></em></span></div></td></tr>
</tbody></table><br />
This assignment was customer refers customer.<br />
<br />
No doubt a challenging task due to:<br />
. need to source a right size diamond which have to be within a budget plus must have a cert. (<a href="http://www.worldwebcreator.com/asiagemologist.com/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=1&Itemid=82">AIGS</a> cert)<br />
. communication was done via email cause customer (the artist) was overseas for a month<br />
. left two weeks to complete the project (from the date of design and diamond confirmation)<br />
<br />
When looking at the design, I keep thinking of Vincent Van Gogh's famous masterpiece : <a href="http://www.arttoheartweb.com/starry_night.htm">Starry Night</a>. The big bright stars were capture in the magnificent swirling breeze. This remind me the great song from John Denver describing Van Gogh's story. (Only able to get song sang by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mPBUKcn4Gs">Don McLean</a>)Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16872202488756542013noreply@blogger.com0