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Dark Angel Amulet from Amulets by Merlin

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on October 12, 2015
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In the spine the second vertebrae is the axis vertebra (C2),
nick named “The Dark Angel”
commonly because of its position:
It forms the pivot upon which the first cervical vertebra
(the atlas),
which carries the head, rotates.
Also because of when viewed in an isometric position,
it looks like a head and wings and is never seen
unless in autopsy or considerably after the demise of the subject.
For such a small bone,
we rely on its position for movement nearly every minute of our waking
(and at times sleeping)
lives.

The Dark Angel

The Dark Angel Amulet

Dark Angel Amulet

As a subject for an amulet,
this represents many things:
health and healing, vitality, protection
and the ability to “pivot” both literally and figuratively.
Being as that it is so rarely seen while “in use”
it may also represent assistance
we both rely on
and never see.
It connects the Mind to the Body in a very physical way.

The Dark Angel Amulet is intended
to be of assistance to those in Health care:
Chiropractors, Massage Therapists, Nurses
and all care givers and body workers.
Here is an amulet that is rooted in reality
and extended into the realm of the arcane
for those who wish to bring healing to a troubled world.

more of Merlin’s Amulets may be seen at the
Merlin’s Amulets
created and developed
by Kirk McLaren
of Amulets by Merlin

The Dragon Money Clips of Amulets by Merlin

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on September 23, 2015
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It all started a few years a go when
a fellow who was a big fan to the Movie “Face-off”
saw and fell in love with the money clip that John Travolta was proffering.
He asked me if I could make a clip “just like it”.
The problem was that there are copyright issues in design
and being as I specialize in Jewelry design
I respect the sanctity of another person’s work.
I told him that I would be only too happy to make him a Dragon Money Clip,
but I would not make a “copy” of the one in the movie.
After a little discussion and examining the clip in a screen shot,
we decided to re-design the piece:
I increased detail in the scales and re-shaped the skull.

Dragon Money Clip

Dragon Money Clip

The result was a Dragon Money Clip
similar in size, it functions like the original:
the jaws articulated to grasp the bills but the detail was more intense.

After the creation of the Original,
another person liked it,
bought it and decided he wanted to “up-grade” the clip: a larger version.
And so I increased the jaws,
added even more detail in the scales and flames across the face,
making it more distinct than the original design and provided a larger bite for the bills.
This Dragon Money Clip I named “Flame”.

Flame Dragon Money Clip

Flame Dragon Money Clip

My most recent commission is a one-of-a-kind Dragon Money Clip.
The size was nearly doubled (four inches long!),
even more detail in the scales and the eyes.
Now the retina and the pupils of the eyes are of garnet
and the “whites” of the eyes are in Sterling as is the entire piece.
The jaws are also articulated as the original
but because of the increased size it can hold a wad of cash
that would be the envy of any High Roller.

Custom One-of-a-kind Dragon Money Clip

Custom One-of-a-kind Dragon Money Clip

I have also created a variety of Other Money Clips as well,
skulls with stones in the eyes,
cross bones and a Jolly Roger perfect for Pirates,
Bikers and other lovers of the Skull.

For your Pleasure,
I have posted more images of the original Dragon Money Clip,
Flame and now the new GIANT Dragon Money Clip in my website.

Merlin’s Dragon Money Clips and Other Money Clips my be seen at the
Money Clips Page
created and developed
by Kirk McLaren
of Amulets by Merlin

Merlin’s Skull Jewelry

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on August 6, 2015
Posted in: Money Clips, Skull Jewelry. Tagged: , , , , , . 1 Comment

An entire line of jewelry based on the Skull:

Skull Money Clip

Beads to be woven into the hair for those that dread their follicles to a cord or used as dangles for woven rope or strings. Skull beads as charms for bracelets, necklaces and placed on their drums and other items. Attempting to be a versatile as possible, I have also created the Skull Chain: loops on each end that are then chained together for bracelets, necklaces, earrings and more.  For those who are more of a different look, I also make a Bunny Skull.

Skull money clips! One is simply a skull; other versions include stones in the eyes and a Jolly Roger: the skull with crossed swords. Each with a working jaw, spring loaded ready to hold your cash; I carry one myself and enjoy it immensely.

More Skull items may be found on my Skull Page

Merlin’s Bunny Skull Amulet

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on July 29, 2015
Posted in: Amulets, Humor, Skull Jewelry. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , . Leave a comment

Seldom one finds a fierce image of the Rabbit.
In Alice in Wonderland,
the White Rabbit in a constant rush
due to his tardiness of “an important date”
seems a benign bunny.
Harvey (a rather large rabbit) was noted as an imaginary friend
who accompanied Elwood,
sometimes advising him on a number of matters.
Yet for those who have spent time with rabbits,
know they can have a somewhat darker streak.

Bunny Skull Amulet

Bunny Skull Amulet

In the images presented in Monty Python’s Holy Grail,
is described by Tim the Enchanter
as a rabbit hidden in a cave: a grim slayer
– noted by his more ferocious antics
is so profoundly formidable Sir Robin soils his armor.
This terrible beast then slays Bors
by decapitating hims with his terrible teeth!

In other film Lore,
a sector of a Great Rabbit looms heavily in Donnie Darko,
appearing as a huge beast in times of darkness and fear.

But there is indeed hope for the Rabbit:
noted in A Passion Play by Jethro Tull,
the Hare looses his spectacles and is advised by a number of forest creatures
as to why it has happened
and where hi might find them.
Indeed,
it is also referenced in another musical creation by the same artists:
Thick as a Brick (a parody on the classic style of the concept album)
the Non-Rabbit is noted as a transcendent being
who rises above the illusions of Being.

Also noteworthy
is the use of the Hare an a number for Celtic and Norse mythos
representing “more than fertility”
a transcendent being representing a host of virtues and innocence.

To encompass these
(and so many other ideas)
I have created the Bunny Skull:
Both luckier than a rabbit’s foot
and offering fierce protection,
this Bunny Skull is fashioned in miniature
after the likeness of Frank the Ferocious,
direct descendant of the Rabbit of Caerbannog.

Three quarters of an inch tall,
with a jump ring fitted between the ears,
the Bunny Skull Amulet is perfect
for those lovers of skull jewelry.

Please see more at my Skull Jewelry Page

Merlin’s Dark Angel Amulet

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on August 27, 2014
Posted in: Amulets, Jewelry design. Tagged: , , , , , , , . Leave a comment

In the spine the second vertebrae is the axis vertebra (C2),
nick named “The Dark Angel”
commonly because of its position:
It forms the pivot upon which the first cervical vertebra
(the atlas),
which carries the head, rotates.
Also because of when viewed in an isometric position,
it looks like a head and wings and is never seen
unless in autopsy or considerably after the demise of the subject.
For such a small bone,
we rely on its position for movement nearly every minute of our waking
(and at times sleeping)
lives.

The Dark Angel

The Dark Angel Amulet

Dark Angel Amulet

As a subject for an amulet,
this represents many things:
health and healing, vitality, protection
and the ability to “pivot” both literally and figuratively.
Being as that it is so rarely seen while “in use”
it may also represent assistance
we both rely on
and never see.
It connects the Mind to the Body in a very physical way.

The Dark Angel Amulet is intended
to be of assistance to those in Health care:
Chiropractors, Massage Therapists, Nurses
and all care givers and body workers.
Here is an amulet that is rooted in reality
and extended into the realm of the arcane
for those who wish to bring healing to a troubled world.

more of Merlin’s Amulets may be seen at the
Merlin’s Amulets
created and developed
by Kirk McLaren
of Amulets by Merlin

Merlin’s Dragon Money Clips

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on August 2, 2014
Posted in: Dragon Jewelry, Money Clips. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , . Leave a comment

It all started a few years a go when
a fellow who was a big fan to the Movie “Face-off”
saw and fell in love with the money clip that John Travolta was proffering.
He asked me if I could make a clip “just like it”.
The problem was that there are copyright issues in design
and being as I specialize in Jewelry design
I respect the sanctity of another person’s work.
I told him that I would be only too happy to make him a Dragon Money Clip,
but I would not make a “copy” of the one in the movie.
After a little discussion and examining the clip in a screen shot,
we decided to re-design the piece:
I increased detail in the scales and re-shaped the skull.

Dragon Money Clip

Dragon Money Clip

The result was a Dragon Money Clip
similar in size, it functions like the original:
the jaws articulated to grasp the bills but the detail was more intense.

After the creation of the Original,
another person liked it,
bought it and decided he wanted to “up-grade” the clip: a larger version.
And so I increased the jaws,
added even more detail in the scales and flames across the face,
making it more distinct than the original design and provided a larger bite for the bills.
This Dragon Money Clip I named “Flame”.

Flame Dragon Money Clip

Flame Dragon Money Clip

My most recent commission is a one-of-a-kind Dragon Money Clip.
The size was nearly doubled (four inches long!),
even more detail in the scales and the eyes.
Now the retina and the pupils of the eyes are of garnet
and the “whites” of the eyes are in Sterling as is the entire piece.
The jaws are also articulated as the original
but because of the increased size it can hold a wad of cash
that would be the envy of any High Roller.

Custom One-of-a-kind Dragon Money Clip

Custom One-of-a-kind Dragon Money Clip

I have also created a variety of Other Money Clips as well,
skulls with stones in the eyes,
cross bones and a Jolly Roger perfect for Pirates,
Bikers and other lovers of the Skull.

For your Pleasure,
I have posted more images of the original Dragon Money Clip,
Flame and now the new GIANT Dragon Money Clip in my website.

Merlin’s Dragon Money Clips and Other Money Clips my be seen at the
Money Clips Page
created and developed
by Kirk McLaren
of Amulets by Merlin

Skull Jewelry

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on June 8, 2014
Posted in: Amulets, Money Clips, Skull Jewelry. Tagged: , , , , , . Leave a comment

When many people see skulls in flags, posters or what not they either think of Halloween or pirates. The United States tend to categorize Skull “anything” as spooky. Not so! Skulls are being found on everything from bandannas to Hawaiian shirts. In Mexico Skulls are a part of religious holidays honoring their ancestors. After only a second’s hesitation, I decided to give the image a go myself. In fact on of the very first pieces of sculpture was a skull, back in my preteen days. What started out as a Halloween thing ( yes, I live in the States) turned out to be a study in the shape of the head, proportions of the face and a good familiarity of how a portrait is put together. My Mother (a collage level art instructor and founder of the McLaren Studio Academy) took the opportunity to point out the connective tissues, the way the muscles are aligned and how expression is developed with the foundation of the essential bones.

Skull Money Clip

Now that I am making jewelry and sculpture professionally, I have developed an entire line of jewelry based on the Skull. So far I have created Skull beads that can be woven into the hair for those that dread their follicles to a cord, or used as dangles for woven rope or strings. I have seen folks use the skull beads as charms for bracelets, necklaces and charms placed on their drums and other items. Attempting to be a versatile as possible, I have also created the Skull chain: loops on each end that are then chained together for bracelets, necklaces, earrings and more.

Lately I have gone one more step: Skull money clips! One is simply a skull; other versions include stones in the eyes, a skull and cross bone design and a Jolly Roger, the skull with crossed swords. Each with a working jaw, spring loaded ready to hold your cash; I carry one myself and enjoy it immensely. If you would like to see some of my Skull Jewelry, please take the time to visit Amulets by Merlin

Merlin’s Designer Collections

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on June 17, 2010
Posted in: Bracelets, Earrings, Jewelry design, nature Jewelry. Tagged: , , , . 1 Comment

If you are looking for a set of jewelry to highlight your wardrobe,
look no farther.
I have created entire sets to highlight your look.
In my Designer collections I have necklaces,
bracelet and earrings
of flames, leaves, Celtic knot work
and more,
each collection to fit your mood.

Leaf Collection

The
Leaf Collection

Going for an Elvin mood?
Take a look at the leaf Collection:
each leaf is created separately and assembled into a chain
supple and comfortable to wear.
In a fiery mood?
The Flame Collection has a complete set to heat up your attire.
Other collections include the Gye Nyame
amulet and earrings which includes an 18” chain,
Skull chain and earrings with bracelet and more.

More designs are being added as my line of designer jewelry expands.
Check out the latest additions at the Merlin’s Designer Collections page.

Jolly Roger Money Clip

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on March 6, 2010
Posted in: Money Clips, Skull Jewelry. Tagged: , , , , , , , . Leave a comment

At last, me hearties! A money clip to keep your booty!
This is an original design in money clips,
like the Dragon Money clip,
the Jolly Roger Money Clip
has a spring loaded jaw,
a tight fit for your folding money.
Eye patch and a knowing grin,
this money clip has character and a heavy feel.
The scimitars crossed below
provide you with a stout backing for the bills!
This way they can stay flat and fresh in your pocket.

Jolly Roger Money Clip

The Jolly Roger Money Clip

More pictures of the Jolly Roger Money Clip
and its working jaw
are posted in the website for your review.
It is a rare thing for a money clip to be so striking.
Detail in every way,
stout,
solid and durable;
the Jolly Roger Money Clip
has a weight to it
yet comfortable in your hand
and able to hold multiple bills at a time.

If you are a pirate
or simply enjoy keeping your cash in your pocket
without flying about,
this clip is for you!

The Dark Angel Amulet

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on October 30, 2009
Posted in: Amulets, Jewelry design, nature Jewelry, Uncategorized. Tagged: , , , , . Leave a comment

In the spine the second vertebrae is the axis vertebra (C2),
nick named “The Dark Angel”
commonly because of its position:
It forms the pivot upon which the first cervical vertebra
(the atlas),
which carries the head, rotates.
Also because of when viewed in an isometric position,
it looks like a head and wings and is never seen
unless in autopsy or considerably after the demise of the subject.
For such a small bone,
we rely on its position for movement nearly every minute of our waking
(and at times sleeping)
lives.

The Dark Angel

The Dark Angel Amulet

Dark Angel Amulet

As a subject for an amulet,
this represents many things:
health and healing, vitality, protection
and the ability to “pivot” both literally and figuratively.
Being as that it is so rarely seen while “in use”
it may also represent assistance
we both rely on
and never see.
It connects the Mind to the Body in a very physical way.

The Dark Angel Amulet is intended
to be of assistance to those in Health care:
Chiropractors, Massage Therapists, Nurses
and all care givers and body workers.
Here is an amulet that is rooted in reality
and extended into the realm of the arcane
for those who wish to bring healing to a troubled world.