The Island of Misfit Blends
I collected a lot of things growing up – marbles, rocks, sea shells, of course trading cards – but there was one collection that I prized most of all – my PEZ collection.
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An Insider’s Look at Our New Patreon
Back in the spring of 2018, I began to illustrate the characters of Gem Blenders. When faced with designing the blend cards, I encountered an interesting dilemma: If blends are transformations used by the specific heroes on your field, what is the best way to depict them?
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The Future of Gem Blenders: Here We Come, 2022!
Welcome to what I hope to be the first of many Gem Blenders yearly updates. It’s been a little over a year since we received our first shipment of cards and it’s crazy to consider all that has happened since then. As we continue to persevere through the effects of COVID-19, we’re excited to continue
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The Four Schools of Blending
At first glance, it may seem that every blend in Gem Blenders is a random selection from the 9 basic gem types. However, if you take a closer look, there is actually a method to the madness. In this post, I will explore some of the background lore that forms the basis of blending in
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