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2012 Highlights

By erik | Published: December 31, 2012
2012 is almost over so what will I remember most about this year? I launched jkire.com – otherwise you’d be reading this list on tumblr or something! Kirbie just reminded me that she was here in Denver for New Year’s Eve last year, unfortunately that couldn’t happen again this year, but I spent a week in Portland with [...]
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Snare Devil Followup

By erik | Published: September 22, 2012
Last month I posted about the little devil with a snare drum I made for Evan from North Carolina. Since I didn’t anticipate the weight of the sculpted drum it required some kind of base. Evan made his own out of wood after he got the devil in the mail… A hole in the foot and [...]
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Daily Photo – August 22, 2012 – Snare Devil

By erik | Published: August 22, 2012
Behold the first snare drummer devil I’ve made. The little dowel beneath the snare is there because I forgot that adding a big drum would make the toy fall forward. I made the sticks by sanding down an 1/8″ dowel. Overall I’m pretty pleased with the results! For any snares or other drums in the [...]
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Daily Photo – August 21, 2012 – Corps Toys

By erik | Published: August 21, 2012
A little devil I made for Aaron who was in BD’s front ensemble last year, and a Phantom Penguin (Phenguin? Eh I dunno) for his sister Marisa who was in PR’s front ensemble this year. Don’t tell her, I think it might be a surprise? I present these as proof that I can make these [...]
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Daily Photo – June 24, 2012

By erik | Published: June 24, 2012
And done with the little devils! Although the guy on the far right looks like he has some kind of horrible rash… I suppose I could touch that up a bit. If you’re interested in snagging a BD Little Devil Toy and you’re going to be at a show, shoot me an email at toys@jkire.com [...]
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