The Dragon Smith

Just a nerdy gal makin some pointy metal sticks of doom

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“COOKIES!”

Because a certain someone I know is a Ninja Sex Party fan, I made them a one of a kind Demon Danny Cookie figure! He was a challenge to sculpt and cast, but it was super fun. I might try making more like him if I get any ideas :p

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You like Legos? Of course you do. Who doesn’t?! Another custom knife for a fellow lover of the magical blocks. Though it is functional, it’s more of a show piece than anything. I might keep playing with the idea more, but it’s so hard to find the right pieces :’D

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Custom knife I made for a friend using a piece of driftwood from the ocean. Set into the handle is a small round piece of jade. It was difficult working around the bizarre shape of the wood and engraving was certainly a learning experience, but it was a lot of fun!

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Hai! Your mini swords are really awesome. Do you have an etsy or something similar?

Thank you so much!! I do not have an etsy set up yet, but I plan on having one up very soon. Presently I’m selling through here and on Facebook.

I now have an Etsy Shop up of you're interested still! I apologize. It took mich longer to set up than anticipated ^-^'Finally had the chance to update my Etsy Shop again! So take a look at the new items, and maybe think about getting some Christmas gifts or a gift for your awesome self! : Dhttps://www.etsy.com/shop/LiZzTheDragonSmith?ref=hdr_shop_menu

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NEW TINY SWORD PENDANT! I’m super proud of this one. Forged to be about 3 inches long, this pendant has a sterling silver pommel and guard plus three blue rhinestones! This was made as part of a trade with sapphirebulletsofpurelove since she was kind enough to make me a new logo. :3

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So this painting comes with a bit of an emotional story I have to get out so I ask that you bare with me here. Or don’t. I really can’t stop you.

Lately I have been having horrible flashbacks from when I was just a child. My biological father for lack of better words is a manipulative sexist bastard who will turn you against your own family in the worst ways just to get what he desires. Long story short, a lot of abuse occurred in every form until I was able to find the courage to stop going. I never told anyone for over 10 years about what had happened until freshman year of college essentially broke me and I told my mother everything, It was rough and still is now and then.

Recently, my mom and I went on a cleaning spree which dug up some old memories. She had kept a journal in the divorce process keeping record of things I’d say as well as my older brothers. She wanted to toss it, but I took it wanting to know what I had forced myself to forget and what she never wanted to tell me.

I read it. All of it. Dozens upon dozens of times.

Memories came flooding back, but worst of all I relieved what I had done to her. I hated her. My bother’s hated her. It tore her apart. I could see it with every pen stroke. But through it all she still loved us and wanted to protect us from the horrid mental abuse she had been through. Back then I knew nothing, but how could a 7 year old know much of anything? She scarified everything to protect us, but was only able to keep me in her custody. Over and over though she had written parts of a prayer that had given her her strength. 

“Be still and know that I am God.” 

“Be still and know that I am God.”

“Be still and know that I am God.”

I couldn’t count how many times it was in there, but I knew it was what kept her strong throughout all of it. It stuck with me days after the last time I read it, and I knew I had to make this. I wanted to show her strength and sacrifice she did for all of her children even though she knew about the hate we had been convinced to have towards her. I will never tell her about what it means, but I feel that in the times she’s seen it, she has an understanding. I can only hope I have been forgiven and that I never become him.

Thanks for hanging in if you did. I promise I’ll have more uplifting/ cool stuff again soon. This just had to get off of my chest, and I knew this is the only place I could.

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How to Make an Artist Happy

1. Reblog instead of like 2. Add tags when reblogging beCAUSE THEY WILL LITERALLY REMEMBER IT FOR HOURS

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Works with writers too. You literally make my day if you reblog one of my fanfics with tags and/or a comment.

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Yes please ;v;

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Still here making baby swords, but now I’ve turned them into pendants and begun selling them!  

 If you find something you like, shoot me a message! I will also be taking commissions, so if you want your very own design, I can do that too!

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I’ve decided to start forging prototype swords from nails as practice since I don’t have a big forge yet. This is my first little guy of many!

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Ever since graduation, I’ve been struggling a lot with making art. I think I’m slowly starting to get back into the groove of things. Meet Ere from my untitled story!

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Meet my latest creation, Seyo! He’s made out of copper, brass, nickle, and acrylic and is a whopping 2 1/2 inches long. He’s the smallest creation I’ve soldered together to date and is also one of the characters in my in-progress story. 

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Last spring I became really homesick and decided to make something that would remind me of my family. I don’t live near a beach, but I go with my family to North Carolina every summer. I had my mom write me a small note that is held in the koi fish scroll holder (which fits inside the shell) and read it any time I’m feeling down while away from home. Part of me would like to push myself to do more direct and personal works like this, but I don’t know if I’m quite prepared for that yet because emotions and all that jazz.

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Some months back I designed and laser cut a throwing knife hairpiece that functions with part of a larger story. At some point I’ll try to put it all together to show you, but for now have a small taste! It’s mirror acrylic with a titanium blade.

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This is a glass blown water fountain I made a few years back. The forms are based off of various droplets and splashes. I really wish I had the chance to take more glass classes. I was terrified (because you know molten stuff being tossed everywhere constantly), but it was so much fun. Highly recommended if you have the chance to try it!

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This is my very first knife that I just finished a few weeks ago. I hope to make many more in the future once I can buy all of the tools I need for my home studio!

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This is a tea set I made a few years back. Though it's a bit heavy, it's actually functional and food safe! Well, drink safe. It's safe is my point. :P