the-metalchemist

Hello citizens of the internet.It's been a while hasn't it? My last journal entry was a good year and a half ago! That's worse than I thought!I've been neglecting this account far, FAR too much. Right now I'm in the process of working through the notes and messages that I've got in my DA inbox.But here's the update: I've recently moved to a place that has a garage, so I'll have the opportunity to begin working on some new stuff and (gasp!) maybe posting something. Well, assuming I can figure out how to fix my PC...Until next time, -Jake

Hello everyone! It is a good day today, Finals just ended for me! I'm feeling good and really looking forward to a nice relaxing break. I guess I should mention that I am also graduating! I'll be walking up and taking my BFA in Graphic Design this Saturday. I'm off into 'real life' after that. Well, after a 5 week winter break and possibly a semester of traveling (depending on funding). Either way, it looks like there is some adventure up ahead. I'll be looking for a Graphic Design job too (so if anyone out there in the Fort Collins, CO area needs a designer....)Even with all of these huge changes coming, I won't be leaving Colorado State ...

Q: What are the materials you used? / What is it made of? A: The Criptex is made of copper with a liver of sulfur patina on it. It is soldered at the seams with silver solder (works well with copper).Q: How big is it? / What are the dimensions? A: It stands about 8 inches tall with a diameter of 2 inches.Q: How does the maze work/move? A: The maze rotates on the inside of the outer cylinder. There is a thick pin that must be guided through the maze on the inside of the outer cylinder. On the back of that is a little shield that keeps people from cheating and popping the pin out of the maze. The maze takes about a minute or two to get throu...