Lots of NEW, Kajira/dancer Adornments

I think its about time I updated here! Since my last post, I've been a busy, busy woman. I created and released a number of items and accessories that could be used by the Gorean role-playing community in SL, or those in more Urban, modern role-play. What's nice about this is that it gave me a chance to be creative and really just make some fun, pretty things that were new to me. The other nice thing, is that many of the pieces can be used outside of role-play, just as accessories for anyone wanting something unique and lovely to adorn their avatar. I'm going to break this update into three separate posts in order to show it all.

I started by making a few sets of kajira/belly dancer adornments. They were so much fun to imagine up and create. Its also the first time I've made something that involved shaping it around the SL foot (whatever the paddles on the ends of the legs SL defines as "feet" anyway ...they really are atrocious, lol). So, that was a bit of a new challenge. I created 3 very different sets, all of them scripted to change textures on touch so that they could be totally personalized and customized for any look.






After I made these jewelry sets, I decided I really wanted to have some sweet belled ankle bracelets, too. I was able to track down a script to allow a sound to be played when the avatar is walking and with some reading up and some advice from better scripters than myself, I was able to modify my own script to play a sound when walking and also have the ability to change the volume level based on personal preference or turn the sound off completely. I found a perfect little tinkling bell sound and it all came together nicely. I made three different versions, which are all touch scripted for texture change and customizable, as well. Since I released them, I've found that the anklets are actually becoming pretty good sellers, which has made me really happy, since I loved making them.


In order to better serve the communities I'm marketing to, as well as be more visible in general, I've placed vendors in several busy city markets. Currently you can find my products in Tarnburg, the City of Kailani, Imperial Ar, and the city of Perdition. I also have a vendor at Jade's Jazz Island and there is always my Main Store, as well, which is still located at the same place in the Moondust sim. And as always, I list all of my new products on XstreetSL.

I can't say how much fun I had making all these. I love being creative and doing something that new to me and it has been wonderful seeing the response I've had from people over the new items. I'm very pleased with the reception I've gotten from the role-playing community and excited to keep making more, in addition to continuing to improve my skills with more mainstream jewelry and accessories as well. In my next post, I will show off some of the new items I created for the more modern/Urban crowd. :)

News and general goings-on at Elphen-Made

Its been a busy week. I feel like all I do in SL is work, these days, but I'm hoping it will be worth it. Thank goodness I love creating and my work is fun. :)

SO! Here are the updates:

NEW STORE BUILD!


I worked this week on updating and expanding the main store location. I was running out of wall space! :O So, it has transformed... magically...as befits a store that grew out of a fairy forest. ;)




Its still at the same location, of course ( http://slurl.com/secondlife/Moondust/190/34/118 ) and I invite you to stop by and check it out for yourself.


DISCOUNTS!
I have weeded out and relegated about 1/3 of my older products to a newly created "50L Discount Wall" Lots of well made jewelry sets can be found there for just L$50 now.


NEW VENDOR!
I've placed a vendor chock full of my products at Jade's Jazz Island just in front of the steps going into the main club. If you're out and about and see it, please give it a click.
I'll be updating it often as I add new products and release new items.


NEW PRODUCT!
As a bit of fun and fluff for me because of all this work, I took an old favorite of mine, the half-dozen Tulip Bouquet and kicked it up a few notches. It now comes scripted for texture change and includes a custom made animation for holding it gently across a bent arm (animation does not interfere with your regular AO).


The flowers can be changed to any of 9 different petal textures, as well as multicolored and "dead/black" versions. Stems change from green to "dead" as well.


Lastly, I'm working on a new release for the more Gorean-inclined community. >.> Its a beautiful set of kajira adornments. I'm very happy with how its come out. Its completed and I hope to release it this weekend. I will blog that separately soon. :)

Now, seeing as its 4:30am and I've nothing else to do...I'm off to sleep. :)

Flora

A LOT of hours and several all-nighters this weekend resulted in a stunningly gorgeous new jewelry set that I'm particularly proud of. Not only was every prim painstakingly placed by my own hand, I also acquired a new, very powerful and yet extremely low lag script which took some time to learn and utilize (but was oh so worth it). I'm especially excited because I really feel like this set fits my "brand" so well and highlights what I can do with my building right at this moment. I'm still in the infancy of learning to sculpt and hope to really take off with that very soon, too. So, without further ado.... Flora:



Named for the Roman Goddess of flowers, the Flora jewelry set is undeniably floral, delicate, and feminine.

Lovingly designed and intricate, this set includes the necklace, earrings, ring, and even a tiara fit for a fairy princess.



Scripted to change textures on touch with a very low lag script.
Textures change separately on the leaves, petals, metal, and beads allowing for limitless combinations.



Gem textures included (for both the leaf and petal prims): diamond, blue topaz, amethyst, citrine, emerald, aquamarine, sapphire, and ruby.
Bead textures: Pearl, Onyx, Silver, Gold, Antique Gold, Blue Agate, Carnelian (red), and Turquoise.
Metal textures: Gold, Antique Gold, Silver, Tarnished

With all these choices you can truly individualize this set to fit any taste or occasion. :)



The necklace has 2 attachment points to choose from (spine or chest)

You can purchase all the pieces of the Flora set separately or buy the complete set and save over 40%

Available now at my store in-world and on XstreetSL. :)

Introducing Chelle

Hey there! Yes, I'm posting for the second time this week. Please do not be alarmed. :P

I just released a sweet new set that I wanted to be sure to include here. A RL friend of mine was wearing a necklace that inspired this set. I took the idea and expanded upon it a little, added some matching earrings and then a lovely headband/tiara to go along with it. Have a look for yourself. Its currently available in my store and on Xstreet, as usual. Scripted for texture change, also. You can literally be as elegant as you want, or change the metal to tarnish and change the whole look to something more grungy. There are 4 metals included (gold, silver, antique gold, or tarnished); 12 bead styles (gold, silver, antique, blue agate, carnelian, cat's eye, moonstone, jade, jasper, onyx, turquoise, or pearl); and 8 gemstones (diamond, amethyst, aquamarine, topaz, citrine, emerald, ruby, or sapphire). Truly versatile.

Alcmene Set :)

Just a quick blog-up of a new jewelry set I introduced about 2 weeks ago (I told you I'm terrible about updating this thing >.> )

This was incredibly fun to make and ended up being a set that I am very proud of! The necklace started with.... nothing, no plan, no real idea of what I wanted. I just tinkered with different shapes until I started seeing it take shape in my mind and in less than an afternoon, there it was... and it was so pretty. I really love when that happens. When a design just happens almost by accident and actually really works.
So, without further ado (and to save you all on any more of my waxing poetic about creating and prettehs) I present, the "Alcmene" Jewelry Set. I named it such because it just had a wonderfully classic and timeless feel to it. Alcmene in Greek mythology was a human woman who, seduced by Zeus, became the mother of Hercules. I don't know why I liked that so much, but...there it is. :)

The set includes the necklace, matching earrings, and bracelet and is scripted for texture change, so that you can choose from a variety of metals and bead styles. Completely individualize any look.


The Alcmene set is available for purchase now at my shop in-world or on Xstreet. Hope to see you there.

In other news, I also have at least two more sets in the works and nearly ready for release very soon. I'd also like to broaden my selection of pieces for men, so if you have any suggestions, I'm all ears.

New Jewelry!

Oh gosh I am so bad at remembering to keep up this blog. Lol. To be fair, I had a bit of a hiatus from making new items for my store the past couple of months so there hasn't been much to say, design-wise. Real life was just busy busy and so I've wanted my time in Secondlife to not be about work for a bit. BUT... things are leveling off and summer is almost here now, so I'm hoping to have lots more to talk about here over the next few months.

This week I released several new things. First is a series of necklaces with music themed pendants for women and men alike:



Also, just today I've released this lovely jewelry set. Named "Sunniva" in honor of one of my dearest friends in SL, it was very lovingly designed to be elegant but also fun and sweet just like she is. It consists of whimsical clusters of beads in varying sizes strung upon a satin ribbon that is tied behind the neck in a sweet little bow. A sweet matching bracelet is included.


As is my habit, all of my new items are scripted for texture change to provide countless options and combinations for any look. I have more ideas on the way, so watch this space. :)

These items are all available in my store In-World and on X-street. Thanks for looking! <3

Happy Holidays :)

Well, I just haven't blogged in forever but I'm still kicking around. I am thinking of taking some serious time and learning to sculpt. While I'm proud of the fact that while many people have turned to sculpties, I can still bend and torture regular prims to my every whim (well...almost) there are just limitations to them that I can't get around...and I just have so many ideas in my head that would come off better as sculpted pieces. So, I'm really hoping to spend some time in Zbrush working on getting used to the UI and how to use it... free time being quite a commodity these days, it might take a bit, but I want to learn.

In the meantime I have put out a number of holiday items in my shop. They are slightly (very slightly, lol) updated versions of my holiday selections from last year, but I still think they look sweet and festive :) Sweet diamond wings angels, a Christmas Star, Vibrant Poinsettias, Christmas Trees and of course, my Snowflake collection, which seems to be a favorite still.



Thanks for looking and I wish you a wonderful holiday and a Happy New Year 2010!

<3 Elphie