So one of the first things I learn after diving head first into digital jewelry design is wall thickness. The term refers to the minimal thickness of any area of your design that is required so that the wax used in casting can be successfully 3D printed. Typically, the thicker the design, the stronger it will be, and therefore higher the print and casting success.
As Spring is currently in full swing (as apparent by my equally fully swinging allergies), it is time for a bit of update since I last announced that Two Perfect Souls is moving on to a more sparkly venture.
For now, many of you have known that besides shoes, Asian art has a special place in my heart (read the inspiration behind my “Seals of Authenticity” jewelry collection here). Today I introduce you to my newest Asian art inspired jewelry - The Five Blessings Signet Rings. The five blessings are usually uttered during Lunar New Year as a way of greeting and well wishes to friends and family. Growing up Asian American, that was pretty much the only meaning I know of the blessings. It was not until I dwell into their meaning more did I realize their uniqueness. The symbols for each of these five blessings have evolved since the ancient times and varies in different...
