An X Marks Clan Crest Cap Badge

**Mr. MacDougall** · 1st December 07, 02:23 PM

Beautiful. I like it very much. Make, make!

**Ruanaidh** · 1st December 07, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC

I am hoping that I can find enough time to finish the final version in about two weeks.

In time for Xmas?

**O'Neille** · 1st December 07, 06:15 PM

I do like the design. I'm not familiar with the polymer clay. I'm fond of pewter for such items.

**The Wizard of BC** · 1st December 07, 06:39 PM

Pewter is an alloy of Lead and is no longer used. Brittania metal or "lead-free pewter" is what is used today.
I have done lots of castings and it's not too difficult but the wife says I can't set up a Bessemer forge in the basement.

If this cap badge is a success there is always a chance I can send one off to the makers of Clan Crests and ask a run to be made.

I have contacts that have already quoted me reasonable prices. Perhaps we can pursue that option in the future.

**pdcorlis** · 1st December 07, 02:41 PM

Wonderful work Steve - that really looks fantastic!

**jordanjm** · 1st December 07, 03:27 PM

I like the look of it as well.

**Big Mikey** · 1st December 07, 04:46 PM

Dear Mr. Ashton, is there anything you CAN'T do?!? Quality items at reasonable prices??? I don't think there's any market for those. OK, maybe a few.

**Bugbear** · 1st December 07, 05:18 PM

Looks good, that's giving me some ideas, hope the polimer clay works out well.

**Kent Frazier** · 1st December 07, 05:38 PM

Since I'm new here and have missed out on the other items. I would be interested.

**Daaaaang** · 1st December 07, 06:05 PM

I suppose it's probably too late for this, but I recall someone suggesting this motto:

Amici familia ab lectio est

This translates to "Friends are family by choice". I think it does well to explain the idea of an XMarks "clan".

Like I said, probably too late for this pin, but I'd love a pin with a motto or something like that on it.

Matt