Make it in Maryland

Hey friends, 
Come out and support Maryland manufacturing at a free concert put on by RMI of Maryland.  August 5th.  Performances by Paul Reed Smith and his band, a Maryland manufacturer of world class guitars. Information below.

Stainless Steel Prints!!

I FINALLY made an order from Shapeways for some stainless steel prints.  I am so so pleased with the results.  They're gorgeous and have such a satisfying weight.  I made the tree fractal pendant for a commission and the bridge rings were an experiment.  They turned out really delicate and nice.  Ordered two in a size 7 and two in a size 8.5.  They're made mostly of 1mm pipes but were still sturdy enough for the steel.  Great stuff.

My only complaint is that I ordered straight up steel and am 99% positive these have been bronze plaited.  The bronze is gorgeous and I was thinking of ordering that...BUT I didn't because I know it stains your skin and would not be great for rings.  I've been wearing one all day and haven't seen a stain yet, but I'm leery.