Visit with Creative Etching & Enter to win a custom etched brass ruler

Hi there. How are you today?

Thanks for stopping by - excellent timing! I'm expecting a visit from Jerry Ringling of CreativeEtching.Etsy.com  in a few minutes. I met Jerry through the  Etsy SteamTeam  & fell for his fantastic etched metal ACEOs. They would make a really unique addition to any art trading card collection . (By the way, click on any of the captions for more info on each item)

Zeppelin Mooring to a Skyscraper, Mixed Metal ACEO by CreativeEtching

CreativeEtchings carries all sorts of fun metal works, including keychains, pins, 

Thor's Hammer Pendant & Earring Set from CreativeEtching

 jewelry, ornaments and even magic wands. 

Harry Potter Inspired Copper Wand by CreativeEtching

Jerry also offers framed etched artworks and custom pieces created using your photo or drawing. 

Custom Photo Etching On Brass Or Copper by CreativeEtching

I see Jerry that arrived while I've been rambling. I'll go get some refreshments while you guys chat.

JR: Everyone knows that you shouldn’t mix electricity and water… the results can be very bad. But what if you add a little chemistry, bits of brass, and odd snippets of history, scifi, and steampunk? You get an Etsy shop like CreativeEtching. I'm the guy behind the metal work. The artwork is provided by my wife, Georgia. 

Etched Copper Octopus ACEO by Creative Etching

JR: Working in my basement workshop, I uses an electrolytic process to etch images in copper, brass, and steel. It is an environmentally friendly process that transfers any image onto brass or copper plate. The plate I use is thick enough not to bend easily, but light enough to be used to create custom pins, charms, ornaments, keychains, or plaques. The plaques can stand alone or be placed in a standard picture frame.

Chesapeake Bay Skipjack Etched Art by CreativeEtching

JR: The final product is a durable piece of metal which has been etched, painted, polished and sealed to prevent scratching. I typically use black to create the contrast but any single color can be used. The resulting image often has an antique look, making this a great way to reproduce and preserve old black & white photos.

Janx Spirit Brass Keychain by CreativeEtching

JR: The text pieces are mostly quotes from some of my favorite books or movies.

Bladerunner Inspired Brass Keychain by CreativeEtching

JR: Like Stacey said, I also enjoy to making custom items such as pins, keychains, pendants, buttons, badges, and other oddities. 

JR: Not everything that comes out of the workshop makes it into the Etsy shop. Some of pieces can be seen in my Deviant Art gallery at www.creativeetching.deviantart.com.

JR: My newest etched idea is these 3 inch rulers

Custom Etched Photographic scale 2 or 3 inch by CreativeEtching

or a larger 6 inch ruler.

Custom Etched Photographic scale 6 inch by CreativeEtching

JR: These are perfect for placing in photographs to provide a visual scale while identifying the artist or advertising your store.

Custom Etched Photographic scale 2 or 3 inch by CreativeEtching

Thanks for stopping by today, Jerry! I've enjoyed getting to know a bit about about your art & techniques.

And guess what, guys.....CreativeEtchings is generously sponsoring the new Thursday Giveaway!

On 9/23 one lucky reader will win one of Jerry's custom etched brass rulers. The winner selects either a 3" or 6" ruler etched with text of their choosing (on either 1 or both sides of ruler).

Now how cool is that? Use the ruler for crafting or in your photos. Or maybe a unique calling card or gift.

To Enter: Simply leave a comment on this blog before 1 a.m. on 9/23. It is that easy. On 9/23 winner will be randomly selected using random.org.  (Just be sure to leave your email if it isn't already in your profile, so I can contact you if you win.) One entry per person. International entries are welcome. Prize ships free worldwide.


Thanks for dropping in & leaving a comment. It is your interest in these interviews & giveaways that keeps them coming. And the artists really enjoy the feedback.

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Final note: There is still time to enter the 250 die cut business cards giveaway from Uprinting.com. That random drawing will be held on 9/18. Click here for details. 

Finally Made Some Drawing Time

latest work in progress

Hey there. How've you been? I finally stole some time from other demands last night & started playing with a new drawing. Been getting a little cranky lately - not creating does that to me.

Listening to Baby Seal Club the last couple of days. The music went into my ear, then under my skin & started leaking out my fingers. I remembered some great musician photos I'd seen over at b-e-c-k-y-stock on DeviantArt. Been waiting for an excuse to play with one of them, so out came the watercolor pencils. I still have a way to go on the piece but responsibilities beckon....

But before I go, if you're craving some fun indie music visit BabySealClub.net. You can listen to a bunch of tunes & even download a couple. I think my favorite might be Robert but I keep changing my mind.

nicked this off their website

I found out about of these guys from Choklit-Chanteuse, who is in the band. We're both on the Etsy SteamTeam. Her super-yummy Etsy shop Atelier Choklit (adornment for tarts) is full of gorgeous items. Even the product shots are luscious.

Sirene Cuffs by Choklit
Model Photography by Lex Machina ~
http://www.lexmachina.com/

If you have the time, be sure to stop by Choklit's blog. She's featuring Ramona Falls & their fabulously bizarre I Say Fever video right now. If you haven't seen it yet, you've gotta get over there & check it out.

By the way, the prompt for Illustration Friday is "Hatch". I don't think I'll have time to play this week, but pop on over & see what everyone else is up to. Be sure to add your own illo if you're feeling inspired. If you do submit something, come back here & let me know, okay? I'd love to see what you've been up to.

Final Note: Next Thursday's giveaway prize is a $10 gift certificate to GardenDelightsArts on Etsy. Just leave a comment on this blog before 1 a.m. (EST) on 12/17 to enter this random drawing. If you'd like to find out a bit more about the artist behind this shop, click here.