Riordan Artistry, Inc. / ChicagoCrystal.com

I gain patience for intricate jobs by riding my bicycle. :-)

Yes, grinding and polishing an 11-pound lead crystal, Baccarat, crystal ball is extremely tiring. LOL ...But I am happy to be another practicing Santa's elf again this year. / Please note the cool Scandinavian cask that was reshaped and rejuvenated, in the background. Happy Holidays!

...>150 lbs. of premium hand-blown, lead crystal just repaired for 2 customers. It always stays interesting. :-)

How about a little "cubism". LOL You have to work hard at the Art Institute to earn one of these babies. :-)

Inspired by the customer. I guess we are all puzzle pieces in some fashion or another. :-)

Finally cranked out the "repair" for this 100-year-old mirror. (The glass was replaced and sandblasted with the duplicate art.) I had to wait until summer, due to backlogs and having to blast in the out-of-doors, since I no longer have a giant, 14-foot blast room like I did in my old shop of 10 years ago.
So, I really don't do large pieces like this anymore, but the customer begged me. tee hee

Happy St. Patrick's Day, from Riordan Artistry. :-)

Repaired a humongous decorative vase for none other than Mario Tricoci himself today. As a tip, he left a custom-signed gift card to the Mario Tricoci hair salons form my wife as a compliment to my work. Very nice guy indeed. :-)

Some creations and repairs since the last time I posted. ~ JR