27/07/15 - Frozen diamonds and things

Sculpted a very simple crystal/gemstone/rupee model in Maya:

Though this isn't quite what I want for my prop, its good to know that making the general shape of the crystal is simple enough.  I could probably make a formation by adding a bunch of them together, though texturing that might be a little more difficult.

I've also drawn a page of concept art:
[[image pending]]

Which led me to looking into gemstones on matrix - having the idea of a cut and faceted crystal/mirror set in a rougher or more natural piece of ice.