{"id":5451,"date":"2024-09-28T17:39:47","date_gmt":"2024-09-28T14:39:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/?p=5451"},"modified":"2024-09-29T15:04:52","modified_gmt":"2024-09-29T12:04:52","slug":"story-gun-themed-jewelry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/uk\/story-gun-themed-jewelry\/","title":{"rendered":"The Story of My Venture Into Creating Gun-Themed Jewelry"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-45c5f35\" data-block-id=\"45c5f35\"><style>.stk-45c5f35{margin-bottom:30px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-45c5f35-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-08b6da1\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"08b6da1\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-08b6da1{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(10% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-08b6da1-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-08b6da1-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a371e53\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a371e53\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-a371e53{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(39.900000000000006% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a371e53-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a371e53-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/01-silver-pendant-rifle-HK416.jpg\" alt=\"Silver Pendant Miniature Rifle HK416\" class=\"wp-image-5424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/01-silver-pendant-rifle-HK416.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/01-silver-pendant-rifle-HK416-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/01-silver-pendant-rifle-HK416-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/01-silver-pendant-rifle-HK416-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/01-silver-pendant-rifle-HK416-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/01-silver-pendant-rifle-HK416-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/01-silver-pendant-rifle-HK416-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-9c26d60\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"9c26d60\"><style>.stk-9c26d60{align-self:center !important}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-9c26d60{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(40.1% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-9c26d60-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-9c26d60-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-9801f19\" data-block-id=\"9801f19\"><style>.stk-9801f19{align-items:center !important;display:flex !important}.stk-9801f19 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:23px !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-9801f19 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:23px !important}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\"><strong>Could I have ever imagined the impact that my interview for GunTech magazine<\/strong><br><strong>would have?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">Almost a year ago, Robert Dunn\u2019s questions made me reflect on how my work began, my childhood hobbies, and the dreams that still live within me today&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-644466d\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"644466d\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-644466d{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(10% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-644466d-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-644466d-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-palette-color-5-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-ebb1375\" data-block-id=\"ebb1375\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-ebb1375-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ff89270\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ff89270\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-ff89270{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20.099999999999994% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ff89270-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ff89270-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-5928436\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"5928436\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-5928436{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(59.9% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-5928436-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-5928436-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-fa8e23b\" data-block-id=\"fa8e23b\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The choice of metal at the time was quite evident to me. Brass is too soft for the mechanism&#8217;s parts to not wear out over time. I couldn&#8217;t immediately think of any more complex alloys. The first thing that came to my mind was gold. And no, it wasn&#8217;t because I had watched too many Bond movies. I think it was simply due to my previous experiences.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As a child, I loved going to work with my grandmother. At that time, she was the head of a large jewelry store and a true craft enthusiast. She adored telling me about gemstones, metals, and jewelry in general. I was always happy to help around the shop\u2014untangling chains, cleaning, arranging items in the showcases, and even standing behind the counter to show jewelry to customers. Of course, I was always under adult supervision, but I was truly inspired by that work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-f091675\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"f091675\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-f091675{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-f091675-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-f091675-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-3a9cb60\" data-block-id=\"3a9cb60\"><style>.stk-3a9cb60{margin-bottom:0px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-3a9cb60-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-985aea2\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"985aea2\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-985aea2{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-985aea2-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-985aea2-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-984f416\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"984f416\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-984f416{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(35% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-984f416-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-984f416-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/derringer-1mm-caliber_1.jpg\" alt=\"The first model I ever created was a Derringer of 1mm caliber\" class=\"wp-image-5465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/derringer-1mm-caliber_1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/derringer-1mm-caliber_1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/derringer-1mm-caliber_1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/derringer-1mm-caliber_1-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/derringer-1mm-caliber_1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/derringer-1mm-caliber_1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-f9cc32a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"f9cc32a\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-f9cc32a{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(35% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-f9cc32a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-f9cc32a-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/derringer-1mm-caliber_2.jpg\" alt=\"The first model I ever created was a Derringer of 1mm caliber\" class=\"wp-image-5466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/derringer-1mm-caliber_2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/derringer-1mm-caliber_2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/derringer-1mm-caliber_2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/derringer-1mm-caliber_2-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/derringer-1mm-caliber_2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/derringer-1mm-caliber_2-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-18b96c0\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"18b96c0\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-18b96c0{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-18b96c0-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-18b96c0-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-034ef9c\" data-block-id=\"034ef9c\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-034ef9c-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-1a5d850\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"1a5d850\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-1a5d850{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(16.1% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-1a5d850-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1a5d850-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-80ac2d5\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"80ac2d5\"><style>.stk-80ac2d5-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-80ac2d5{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(83.9% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-80ac2d5-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-80ac2d5-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ec742236204f7e7849b7fcf8894de7ea\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.234), 17px);\"><em>The very first model I created was a 1mm caliber Derringer.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-71298d9\" data-block-id=\"71298d9\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-71298d9-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6a5ea96\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6a5ea96\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-6a5ea96{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6a5ea96-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6a5ea96-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-33075dd\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"33075dd\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-33075dd{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-33075dd-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-33075dd-inner-blocks\">\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);\">Later, as an adult, when I started selling antiques, I noticed how well gold objects held up over time. Gold coins, seals, or jewelry could maintain their original appearance for centuries or even millennia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);\">Gold doesn\u2019t corrode like iron or turn green like copper, and zinc even develops white rust \u2013 but gold remains perfect. Naturally, my first miniature gun was made of 14K white and rose gold. For the handle decoration, I chose mammoth bone. I love combining different textures in my creations; they always look attractive, sometimes even luxurious. Besides, I was still influenced by familiar collectors and fans of antiquities and fossils, which gave me access to such exclusive materials.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-0399d17\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"0399d17\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-0399d17{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-0399d17-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-0399d17-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-6a4c89a\" data-block-id=\"6a4c89a\"><style>.stk-6a4c89a{margin-bottom:0px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-6a4c89a-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c83ea9d\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c83ea9d\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-c83ea9d{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c83ea9d-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c83ea9d-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e7faa5d\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e7faa5d\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-e7faa5d{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(35% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e7faa5d-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e7faa5d-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/locket-ring-with-derringer-miniature-pistol_1.jpg\" alt=\"Locket Ring With Derringer Miniature Pistol\" class=\"wp-image-5482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/locket-ring-with-derringer-miniature-pistol_1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/locket-ring-with-derringer-miniature-pistol_1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/locket-ring-with-derringer-miniature-pistol_1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/locket-ring-with-derringer-miniature-pistol_1-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/locket-ring-with-derringer-miniature-pistol_1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/locket-ring-with-derringer-miniature-pistol_1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c6b14de\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c6b14de\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-c6b14de{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(35% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c6b14de-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c6b14de-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/locket-ring-with-derringer-miniature-pistol_2.jpg\" alt=\"Locket Ring With Derringer Miniature Pistol\" class=\"wp-image-5483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/locket-ring-with-derringer-miniature-pistol_2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/locket-ring-with-derringer-miniature-pistol_2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/locket-ring-with-derringer-miniature-pistol_2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/locket-ring-with-derringer-miniature-pistol_2-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/locket-ring-with-derringer-miniature-pistol_2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/locket-ring-with-derringer-miniature-pistol_2-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-0f450a1\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"0f450a1\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-0f450a1{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-0f450a1-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-0f450a1-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-70bdb2f\" data-block-id=\"70bdb2f\"><style>.stk-70bdb2f{margin-bottom:23px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-70bdb2f-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6c0e56e\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6c0e56e\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-6c0e56e{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(16.1% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6c0e56e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6c0e56e-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c2fcd2b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c2fcd2b\"><style>.stk-c2fcd2b-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-c2fcd2b{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(83.9% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c2fcd2b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c2fcd2b-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d4ab48415ef265f987bb564918553553\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.234), 17px);\"><em>Afterward, we created a ring with an even smaller shooting Derringer<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-a16dd1a\" data-block-id=\"a16dd1a\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-a16dd1a-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-0457725\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"0457725\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-0457725{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-0457725-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-0457725-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e6c8f9b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e6c8f9b\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-e6c8f9b{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e6c8f9b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e6c8f9b-inner-blocks\">\n<p>Then, my work with precious metals was put on hold, and only the questions from the interview above reminded me of producing gun jewelry \u2014 <em>jewelry in the shape of weapons<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, my team reminds me: yes, at the very beginning, we also had a <a href=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/uk\/product\/2mm-pinfire-ring-gun-revolver-metal-scale-model\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/product\/2mm-pinfire-ring-gun-revolver-metal-scale-model\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ring-gun<\/a> (ring-revolver), but for me, it still belongs more to the category of miniature weapons.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-f1a9598\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"f1a9598\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-f1a9598{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-f1a9598-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-f1a9598-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-c4a9c43\" data-block-id=\"c4a9c43\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-c4a9c43-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e68fa1f\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e68fa1f\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-e68fa1f{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e68fa1f-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e68fa1f-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-1ea7bdd\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"1ea7bdd\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-1ea7bdd{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(70% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-1ea7bdd-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1ea7bdd-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-carousel stk-block-carousel stk--is-slide stk--arrows-justify-space-between stk--arrows-align-center stk-block stk-bf0ae91\" data-slides-to-show=\"\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ring-gun-miniature-revolver-wpolah_2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ring-gun-miniature-revolver-wpolah_2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ring-gun-miniature-revolver-wpolah_2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ring-gun-miniature-revolver-wpolah_2-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ring-gun-miniature-revolver-wpolah_2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ring-gun-miniature-revolver-wpolah_2-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-488e1a8\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"488e1a8\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-488e1a8-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-488e1a8-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-f12df73\" data-block-id=\"f12df73\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-f12df73-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-352c8ad\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"352c8ad\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-352c8ad-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-352c8ad-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ring-gun-miniature-revolver-manufacturing_2.jpg\" alt=\"Ring Gun Miniature Revolver Manufacturing\" class=\"wp-image-5490\" 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stk-6aae95b-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a3c2042\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a3c2042\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-a3c2042{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a3c2042-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a3c2042-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-palette-color-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-aca0dc7b4d39f0382fd4047c426077ec\"><strong>ALL THIS TIME, I CONTINUED TO MAKE JEWELRY LITTLE BY LITTLE, MOSTLY FOR MYSELF AND MY LOVED ONES, NOT FOR SALE.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6406a04\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6406a04\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-6406a04{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6406a04-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6406a04-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-c2b3ffa\" data-block-id=\"c2b3ffa\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-c2b3ffa-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-9995a12\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"9995a12\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-9995a12{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-9995a12-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-9995a12-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6cfc1b5\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6cfc1b5\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-6cfc1b5{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6cfc1b5-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6cfc1b5-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/jewelry-by-wpolah.jpg\" alt=\"Jewelry by W.Polah\" class=\"wp-image-5496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/jewelry-by-wpolah.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/jewelry-by-wpolah-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/jewelry-by-wpolah-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/jewelry-by-wpolah-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/jewelry-by-wpolah-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/jewelry-by-wpolah-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/jewelry-by-wpolah-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-1714f7b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"1714f7b\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-1714f7b{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-1714f7b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1714f7b-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-ed359c3\" data-block-id=\"ed359c3\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-ed359c3-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-1b48653\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"1b48653\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-1b48653{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20.099999999999994% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-1b48653-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1b48653-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d32f6eb\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d32f6eb\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-d32f6eb{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(59.9% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d32f6eb-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d32f6eb-inner-blocks\">\n<p>But last year, the Universe practically screamed at me to start creating jewelry for a wider audience and stop hiding this passion of mine. Once I realized that I could no longer delay, I began receiving offers. Now, I say YES to every one of these opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My first individual commission was a silver signet ring from a retired U.S. military officer. I eagerly dove into the work. For me, custom orders are more than just making a piece of jewelry. I aimed to embody the client&#8217;s core trait \u2013 his ability to face challenges with dignity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I began by designing a classic, understated form and added a stencil-style font used for marking military cargo. Simple, yet not simplistic, it adds depth and dimension \u2013 just like the client&#8217;s personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my design, the final finish was intended to have a deliberate aging effect, as if this ring had served alongside its owner and returned home. It is noble and restrained, yet tempered by life. Here\u2019s what I came up with.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-1e177a4\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"1e177a4\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-1e177a4{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-1e177a4-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1e177a4-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-c144dc6\" data-block-id=\"c144dc6\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-c144dc6-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-9457f6e\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"9457f6e\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-9457f6e{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-9457f6e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-9457f6e-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-bc2109c\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"bc2109c\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-bc2109c{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-bc2109c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-bc2109c-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-palette-color-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-29aca49338d8c00494828f11342d17cb\"><strong>I WAS SO INSPIRED BY THIS WORK THAT I DECIDED TO CREATE A SET OF SIGNET RINGS WITH REMINDER INSCRIPTIONS. ONE OF THEM WILL HAVE THE INSCRIPTION &#8220;ALWAYS SAY YES&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-cf06655\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"cf06655\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-cf06655{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-cf06655-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-cf06655-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-56b2736\" data-block-id=\"56b2736\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-56b2736-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-df8ccd0\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"df8ccd0\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-df8ccd0{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-df8ccd0-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-df8ccd0-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-4e8da08\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"4e8da08\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-4e8da08{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(70% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-4e8da08-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-4e8da08-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-carousel stk-block-carousel stk--is-slide stk--arrows-justify-space-between stk--arrows-align-center stk-block stk-66f1dcb\" data-slides-to-show=\"\" data-block-id=\"66f1dcb\"><div class=\"stk-block-carousel__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-block-carousel__slider-wrapper stk-content-align stk-66f1dcb-column\"><div class=\"stk-block-carousel__slider\" role=\"list\" data-autoplay=\"4000\" data-label-slide-of=\"Slide %%d of %%d\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-47c94b7\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"47c94b7\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-47c94b7-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-47c94b7-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-15189b5\" data-block-id=\"15189b5\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-15189b5-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-634a78e\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"634a78e\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-634a78e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-634a78e-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-signet-ring_2.jpg\" alt=\"Silver Signet Ring\" class=\"wp-image-5499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-signet-ring_2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-signet-ring_2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-signet-ring_2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-signet-ring_2-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-signet-ring_2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-signet-ring_2-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-7502bb8\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"7502bb8\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-7502bb8-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-7502bb8-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-signet-ring_1.jpg\" alt=\"Silver Signet Ring\" class=\"wp-image-5501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-signet-ring_1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-signet-ring_1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-signet-ring_1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-signet-ring_1-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-signet-ring_1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-signet-ring_1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-abcc3a3\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"abcc3a3\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-abcc3a3-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-abcc3a3-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-a8a6d7e\" data-block-id=\"a8a6d7e\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-a8a6d7e-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-13aa288\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"13aa288\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-13aa288-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-13aa288-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/signet-ring-with-reminder-inscription_2.jpg\" alt=\"Signet Ring With Reminder Inscription\" class=\"wp-image-5502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/signet-ring-with-reminder-inscription_2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/signet-ring-with-reminder-inscription_2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/signet-ring-with-reminder-inscription_2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/signet-ring-with-reminder-inscription_2-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/signet-ring-with-reminder-inscription_2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/signet-ring-with-reminder-inscription_2-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c33d547\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c33d547\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c33d547-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c33d547-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/signet-ring-with-reminder-inscription_1.jpg\" alt=\"Signet Ring With Reminder Inscription\" class=\"wp-image-5503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/signet-ring-with-reminder-inscription_1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/signet-ring-with-reminder-inscription_1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/signet-ring-with-reminder-inscription_1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/signet-ring-with-reminder-inscription_1-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/signet-ring-with-reminder-inscription_1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/signet-ring-with-reminder-inscription_1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-9bc33ec\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"9bc33ec\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-9bc33ec-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-9bc33ec-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-1f45f3f\" data-block-id=\"1f45f3f\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-1f45f3f-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ca40e6e\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ca40e6e\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ca40e6e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ca40e6e-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/signet-ring-with-reminder-inscription-no.jpg\" alt=\"Signet Ring with Reminder Inscription No\" class=\"wp-image-5504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/signet-ring-with-reminder-inscription-no.jpg 700w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/signet-ring-with-reminder-inscription-no-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/signet-ring-with-reminder-inscription-no-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/signet-ring-with-reminder-inscription-no-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/signet-ring-with-reminder-inscription-no-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/signet-ring-with-reminder-inscription-no-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-16d842a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"16d842a\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-16d842a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-16d842a-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/signet-ring-with-reminder-inscription-yes.jpg\" alt=\"Signet Ring with Reminder Inscription Yes\" class=\"wp-image-5505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/signet-ring-with-reminder-inscription-yes.jpg 700w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/signet-ring-with-reminder-inscription-yes-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/signet-ring-with-reminder-inscription-yes-150x150.jpg 150w, 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stk-d3b397c\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d3b397c\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-d3b397c{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d3b397c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d3b397c-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-ff90279\" data-block-id=\"ff90279\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-ff90279-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a6c9df0\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a6c9df0\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-a6c9df0{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a6c9df0-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a6c9df0-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-dead9d7\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"dead9d7\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-dead9d7{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-dead9d7-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-dead9d7-inner-blocks\">\n<p>These statement jewelry pieces will undoubtedly attract attention and provoke conversation. These rings embody a sense of humor and a playful spirit while maintaining elegance and restraint. They reflect a life philosophy that resonates with me: to see the Universe&#8217;s opportunities and seize them rather than wait for a better moment because we live life in full, not in draft. However, following the heart&#8217;s call to live vividly, one must first let go of fears and weaknesses, allow oneself to be uncomfortable, and give oneself time for decision-making and preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, I just wrote this for you, and now I find myself in line to create these rings. I love aesthetic things with meaning that set the mood for the entire day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then I received an order from my regular client, who has many of my miniatures. He wanted a <a href=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/uk\/product\/silver-gun-pendant-hk416\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/product\/silver-gun-pendant-hk416\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">silver pendant in the shape of an HK416 assault rifle<\/a>. And here\u2019s what came of it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-5510fef\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"5510fef\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-5510fef{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-5510fef-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-5510fef-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-af89e01\" data-block-id=\"af89e01\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-af89e01-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-32c8858\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"32c8858\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-32c8858{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-32c8858-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-32c8858-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-1dfe88e\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"1dfe88e\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-1dfe88e{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(35% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-1dfe88e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1dfe88e-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-pendant-in-the-shape-of-an-HK416-assault-rifle_2.jpg\" alt=\"Silver Pendant in the Shape of an HK416 Assault Rifle\" class=\"wp-image-5521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-pendant-in-the-shape-of-an-HK416-assault-rifle_2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-pendant-in-the-shape-of-an-HK416-assault-rifle_2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-pendant-in-the-shape-of-an-HK416-assault-rifle_2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-pendant-in-the-shape-of-an-HK416-assault-rifle_2-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-pendant-in-the-shape-of-an-HK416-assault-rifle_2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-pendant-in-the-shape-of-an-HK416-assault-rifle_2-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-1302f63\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"1302f63\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-1302f63{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(35% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-1302f63-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1302f63-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-pendant-in-the-shape-of-an-HK416-assault-rifle-1.jpg\" alt=\"Silver Pendant in the Shape of an HK416 Assault Rifle\" class=\"wp-image-5525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-pendant-in-the-shape-of-an-HK416-assault-rifle-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-pendant-in-the-shape-of-an-HK416-assault-rifle-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-pendant-in-the-shape-of-an-HK416-assault-rifle-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-pendant-in-the-shape-of-an-HK416-assault-rifle-1-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-pendant-in-the-shape-of-an-HK416-assault-rifle-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-pendant-in-the-shape-of-an-HK416-assault-rifle-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-883a7f6\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"883a7f6\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-883a7f6{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-883a7f6-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-883a7f6-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-a5d06d6\" data-block-id=\"a5d06d6\"><style>.stk-a5d06d6{margin-bottom:23px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-a5d06d6-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-f96f397\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"f96f397\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-f96f397{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(16.1% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-f96f397-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-f96f397-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-166552b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"166552b\"><style>.stk-166552b-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-166552b{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(83.9% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-166552b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-166552b-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-594afc253dea76a806708fba82a5c02f\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.234), 17px);\"><em>These pendants have even started to be ordered by people who were not my clients before<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-63fe77b\" data-block-id=\"63fe77b\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-63fe77b-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-3c075b2\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"3c075b2\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-3c075b2{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-3c075b2-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-3c075b2-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-655cbdc\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"655cbdc\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-655cbdc{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-655cbdc-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-655cbdc-inner-blocks\">\n<p>All this time, I have been showing my followers the jewelry I make. Eventually, I received a request that initially shocked me. However, I still took on the challenge of realizing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our client, who has a 1mm golden derringer with natural diamonds, wanted to encase his mini gun in a ring frame. Why did this initially confuse me? Yes, we had already made such a ring that opens (locked ring) for the smallest derringer. However, the 1mm derringer is nearly twice as long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So before accepting this order, we estimated using 3D modeling whether the ring would look harmonious, taking into account the client&#8217;s ring size. In my opinion, it turned out great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next challenge was to find sapphire glass of such a large size. But I eventually succeeded. We will be using the type of glass typically found in luxury brand wristwatches. So we launched the production process, and I am filled with pleasant anticipation. It\u2019s going to be truly statement jewelry of royal caliber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have already programmed to cut the model from wax using a CNC machine. We cut and finished this wax model by hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We cast the model in silver, and now we are hand-finishing it to perfection. There\u2019s still a lot of work ahead, but the final look is already taking shape.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-0707489\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"0707489\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-0707489{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-0707489-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-0707489-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-9b87824\" data-block-id=\"9b87824\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-9b87824-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-0317ef5\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"0317ef5\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-0317ef5{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-0317ef5-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-0317ef5-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-66e7487\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"66e7487\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-66e7487{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-66e7487-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-66e7487-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-palette-color-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-ba986e003aa3b403df729295e1521c2b\"><strong>I STILL DON\u2019T GET THINGS RIGHT ON THE FIRST TRY. WHEN SOMETHING BOTHERS ME, MY CONSTANT SLOGAN IS, \u201cEVERYTHING IS GREAT, BUT IT NEEDS TO BE REDONE.\u201d THIS GIVES ME PEACE OF MIND. I FEEL THAT I HAVE DONE THE BEST I COULD. I HOPE YOU CAN SEE HOW MUCH ENERGY IS INVESTED IN EACH PIECE.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-7a80ac9\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"7a80ac9\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-7a80ac9{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-7a80ac9-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-7a80ac9-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-41721f4\" data-block-id=\"41721f4\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-41721f4-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-9d31d6e\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"9d31d6e\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-9d31d6e{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(15.2% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-9d31d6e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-9d31d6e-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-75afcf9\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"75afcf9\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-75afcf9{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(69.6% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-75afcf9-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-75afcf9-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" data-id=\"5533\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/miniature-gun-in-a-ring-frame-3d-model.jpg\" alt=\"Miniature Gun in a Ring Frame 3D Model\" class=\"wp-image-5533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/miniature-gun-in-a-ring-frame-3d-model.jpg 720w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/miniature-gun-in-a-ring-frame-3d-model-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/miniature-gun-in-a-ring-frame-3d-model-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/miniature-gun-in-a-ring-frame-3d-model-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/miniature-gun-in-a-ring-frame-3d-model-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/miniature-gun-in-a-ring-frame-3d-model-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" data-id=\"5535\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ring-model-from-wax-using-cnc-machine.jpg\" alt=\"Ring Model from Wax Using CNC Machine\" class=\"wp-image-5535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ring-model-from-wax-using-cnc-machine.jpg 720w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ring-model-from-wax-using-cnc-machine-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ring-model-from-wax-using-cnc-machine-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ring-model-from-wax-using-cnc-machine-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ring-model-from-wax-using-cnc-machine-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ring-model-from-wax-using-cnc-machine-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" data-id=\"5534\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/miniature-gun-in-a-ring-frame.jpg\" alt=\"Miniature Gun in a Ring Frame\" class=\"wp-image-5534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/miniature-gun-in-a-ring-frame.jpg 720w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/miniature-gun-in-a-ring-frame-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/miniature-gun-in-a-ring-frame-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/miniature-gun-in-a-ring-frame-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/miniature-gun-in-a-ring-frame-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/miniature-gun-in-a-ring-frame-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-9eb20dc\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"9eb20dc\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-9eb20dc{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(15.2% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-9eb20dc-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-9eb20dc-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-0e51af3\" data-block-id=\"0e51af3\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-0e51af3-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-02b00a0\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"02b00a0\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-02b00a0{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-02b00a0-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-02b00a0-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ffa95ce\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ffa95ce\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-ffa95ce{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ffa95ce-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ffa95ce-inner-blocks\">\n<p>My friend reached out to me with a request. At the beginning of the full-scale war invasion, she gave her blessed locket to her husband, who went to war as a volunteer. She wants to order a medallion for this relic. Inspired by this very personal story and having opened up new possibilities for glass, I began sketching medallions. While I was in the creative flow, I also started creating a medallion that could serve as a frame for a mini pistol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then my imagination really took off. The locket will allow for the insertion of both a photo and a small personal relic, serving as a memorial piece. I have started developing this design in two sizes and two types of embellishments: one made of silver with sapphire glass and another fully metallic with a 24K gold plating.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-79d5206\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"79d5206\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-79d5206{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-79d5206-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-79d5206-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-9e8d2d4\" data-block-id=\"9e8d2d4\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-9e8d2d4-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d1ee7ed\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d1ee7ed\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-d1ee7ed{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d1ee7ed-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d1ee7ed-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c8be2e0\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c8be2e0\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-c8be2e0{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(35% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c8be2e0-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c8be2e0-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-locket-pendant-with-miniature-pistol-inside.jpg\" alt=\"Silver Locket Pendant with Miniature Pistol Inside\" class=\"wp-image-5542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-locket-pendant-with-miniature-pistol-inside.jpg 750w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-locket-pendant-with-miniature-pistol-inside-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-locket-pendant-with-miniature-pistol-inside-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-locket-pendant-with-miniature-pistol-inside-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-locket-pendant-with-miniature-pistol-inside-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-locket-pendant-with-miniature-pistol-inside-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-399d508\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"399d508\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-399d508{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(35% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-399d508-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-399d508-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-locket-pendant-with-miniature-pistol-inside-1.jpg\" alt=\"Silver Locket Pendant with Miniature Pistol Inside\" class=\"wp-image-5544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-locket-pendant-with-miniature-pistol-inside-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-locket-pendant-with-miniature-pistol-inside-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-locket-pendant-with-miniature-pistol-inside-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-locket-pendant-with-miniature-pistol-inside-1-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-locket-pendant-with-miniature-pistol-inside-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-locket-pendant-with-miniature-pistol-inside-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-5077078\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"5077078\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-5077078{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-5077078-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-5077078-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-98fc532\" data-block-id=\"98fc532\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-98fc532-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c9d2ccf\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c9d2ccf\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-c9d2ccf{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c9d2ccf-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c9d2ccf-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-1c5390a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"1c5390a\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-1c5390a{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-1c5390a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1c5390a-inner-blocks\">\n<p>Thanks to this medallion, I&#8217;ve already gained interesting experience with artificial intelligence. I tried to persuade the AI to create a realistic image based on my drawing of how the medallion for the 1mm Derringer would look. Here are the two best options we managed to produce together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, I don&#8217;t have to worry about being replaced by a robot \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AI makes silly mistakes and doesn&#8217;t perform well in minimalist design. So let&#8217;s not rush things. We&#8217;ll wait until I finish the first locket and photograph it to show you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-5c69298\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"5c69298\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-5c69298{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-5c69298-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-5c69298-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-7820f65\" data-block-id=\"7820f65\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-7820f65-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-43448b3\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"43448b3\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-43448b3{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-43448b3-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-43448b3-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-00758ba\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"00758ba\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-00758ba{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(35% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-00758ba-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-00758ba-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/locket-pendant-AI-model.jpg\" alt=\"Locket Pendant AI Model\" class=\"wp-image-5547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/locket-pendant-AI-model.jpg 750w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/locket-pendant-AI-model-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/locket-pendant-AI-model-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/locket-pendant-AI-model-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/locket-pendant-AI-model-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/locket-pendant-AI-model-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c011f5b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c011f5b\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-c011f5b{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(35% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c011f5b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c011f5b-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/locket-pendant-AI-model-1.jpg\" alt=\"Locket Pendant AI Model\" class=\"wp-image-5548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/locket-pendant-AI-model-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/locket-pendant-AI-model-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/locket-pendant-AI-model-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/locket-pendant-AI-model-1-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/locket-pendant-AI-model-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/locket-pendant-AI-model-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6d4e219\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6d4e219\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-6d4e219{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6d4e219-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6d4e219-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-c6c83bb\" data-block-id=\"c6c83bb\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-c6c83bb-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-372de22\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"372de22\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-372de22{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-372de22-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-372de22-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-25cc763\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"25cc763\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-25cc763{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-25cc763-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-25cc763-inner-blocks\">\n<p>Another piece is almost ready. A silver pendant in the shape of a Colt 1911. It was created with lightness, and it is itself light and cool, yet embodies a multitude of unique skills I have developed over the years with miniatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the design of other pieces (some of which I haven\u2019t shown yet) wasn\u2019t going smoothly, I needed a small achievement to boost my morale. I decided to step into my zone of proximal development and add a touch of novelty to my usual work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, I reviewed many offers for pistol pendants and couldn\u2019t find anything like this. It\u2019s a tiny miniature Colt with moving parts made entirely of silver. It cocks, and the trigger pulls. Additionally, I am making the grips from black wood to give it texture and a realistic appearance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-909a4a8\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"909a4a8\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-909a4a8{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-909a4a8-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-909a4a8-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-d9b7541\" data-block-id=\"d9b7541\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-d9b7541-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-10d578a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"10d578a\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-10d578a{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-10d578a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-10d578a-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d8bdb63\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d8bdb63\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-d8bdb63{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(35% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d8bdb63-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d8bdb63-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-pendant-in-the-shape-Colt1911.jpg\" alt=\"Silver Pendant in the Shape of Colt 1911\" class=\"wp-image-5553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-pendant-in-the-shape-Colt1911.jpg 750w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-pendant-in-the-shape-Colt1911-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-pendant-in-the-shape-Colt1911-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-pendant-in-the-shape-Colt1911-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-pendant-in-the-shape-Colt1911-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-pendant-in-the-shape-Colt1911-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-514b00e\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"514b00e\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-514b00e{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(35% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-514b00e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-514b00e-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-pendant-in-the-shape-Colt1911-1.jpg\" alt=\"Silver Pendant in the Shape of Colt 1911\" class=\"wp-image-5554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-pendant-in-the-shape-Colt1911-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-pendant-in-the-shape-Colt1911-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-pendant-in-the-shape-Colt1911-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-pendant-in-the-shape-Colt1911-1-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-pendant-in-the-shape-Colt1911-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/silver-pendant-in-the-shape-Colt1911-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-3d0d1fc\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"3d0d1fc\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-3d0d1fc{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(15% - 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var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-7926a50-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-7926a50-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-palette-color-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-c46e803b8e972ca011a9440b883a5d22\"><strong>I&#8217;M CURRENTLY MAKING INDIVIDUAL PIECES RATHER THAN RELEASING COLLECTIONS. I&#8217;M EXPERIMENTING TO ANTICIPATE MISTAKES IN ADVANCE. MY JEWELRY&#8217;S DNA IS DEFINED BY A COMBINATION OF MATERIALS, TEXTURES, AND MINIMALIST FORMS. I ALSO CREATE PIECES FOR THOSE WHO FEEL LIKE TRUE WARRIORS OR COMMANDERS-IN-CHIEF.<\/strong><br><strong>LET&#8217;S SEE WHAT COMES NEXT.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a18b76b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a18b76b\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-a18b76b{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a18b76b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a18b76b-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignwide stk-block-columns stk-block stk-378a2d0\" data-block-id=\"378a2d0\"><style>.stk-378a2d0{margin-bottom:50px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-378a2d0-column alignwide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6c02899 stk-block-background\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6c02899\"><style>.stk-6c02899{align-self:center !important;background-color:var(u002du002dtheme-palette-color-6,#F4F5F6) !important;padding-top:64px !important;padding-bottom:64px !important}.stk-6c02899:before{background-color:var(u002du002dtheme-palette-color-6,#F4F5F6) !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6c02899-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6c02899-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-2cb300a\" id=\"golden-derringer-scale-1-6\" data-block-id=\"2cb300a\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Golden Derringer (scale 1:6)<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ad4e3e4\" data-block-id=\"ad4e3e4\"><style>.stk-ad4e3e4{margin-bottom:2px !important}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The miniature 1 mm caliber gold Derringer is a handcrafted model with ivory grips, made of 14 karat gold, white and rose.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a miniature version of the \u201cDerringer\u201d pistol. 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