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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 13h

Even something as simple as a bandana goes through trial & error. Our Sacred Blood Capsule Collection bandana by @kevinjaystanton.bsky.social underwent a press check between initial concept and final product, a process that ensures color accuracy and print quality. Get yours on 10/10 at 10AM PT!

The initial concept sketch of the Sacred Blood Capsule Collection bandana.

The final design mockup of the Sacred Blood Capsule Collection bandana.

A comparison of the press check samples, with the bottom being much clearer & bright than the top.

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you so much! It's truly been a delight to work on, and we're all so excited that it's almost finally here 🥰

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 1d

The Sacred Blood Capsule Collection launches 10/10 at 10AM PT - be sure to sign up for our newsletter to be notified when the collection is live. bit.ly/4o37H6Y

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 1d

No detail goes overlooked here at Dual Wield Studio, so our team alongside @kevinjaystanton.bsky.social created custom neck tape, sew-in labels and hangtags for this collection. We even designed unique barcodes, and yes - they’re fully functional (neat)!

A photo of the neck tape, sew-in label and hangtag, each featuring a design inspired by the Lily of the Valley flower.

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 1d

‼️FIT CHECK‼️ (but literally)

As with all of our cut & sew items (meaning they’re measured & crafted with raw fabric from scratch), our team goes through several rounds of fit testing to ensure our apparel items are accessible.

Fit check of the Sacred Blood Capsule Collection sweater in size M/L.

Fit check of the Sacred Blood Capsule Collection sweater in size 5XL/6XL.

Fit check of the Sacred Blood Capsule Collection sweater in size XL/2XL.

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 1d

It took our first physical sample to determine the changes we wanted to make to the design, including raising the bottom petal shapes & moving the pink droplets on the sleeves closer to the shoulder seam to balance out the design. Our first sample versus final sample below!

The first sample of the Sacred Blood Capsule Collection sweater.

Refining the shape of the scalloped petals on the Sacred Blood Capsule Collection sweater on the original mockup.

Revised mockup of the Sacred Blood Capsule Collection with the scalloped petals raised to reach the chest area.

Final approved design sample of the Sacred Blood Capsule Collection sweater.

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 1d

From initial sketch to the final mockup, you can see how even the smallest changes can make the world of difference - in this case, mainly changing the shape and placement of the scalloped petals at the bottom.

Initial design sketches featuring a 360° view of the Sacred Blood Capsule Collection sweater.

The final design mockup of the Sacred Blood Capsule Collection sweater.

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 1d

There’s loads of behind the scenes work that goes into developing any product from scratch, and the Sacred Blood Capsule Collection sweater by @kevinjaystanton.bsky.social - available on 10/10 at 10AM PT - is no exception. Follow along to see how it was brought to life! ⬇️

A model wearing the Sacred Blood Capsule Collection sweater, holding a spear in the woods.

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Kiranox @kiranox.bsky.social · 4d

Have Freya as my companion, my cozy @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social blanket, ready to return to Thedas

Photo of my cat on my lap which is draped with a large blanket with the Thedas map printed on it. In the background the TV has the dragon age Origins menu up

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Caitie @ghildirthalen.bsky.social · 4d

My dagger pins and mourn watch/emmrich stand came in from @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social today!!

Ive been wanting these pins since i saw them, so im PUMPED!! And i know most people probably want the emmrich side of the standee, but MY ROOK!! AS A PHONE STAND!! Very normal about it, i assure you ❤️❤️❤️

A picture of two pins of the magical daggers from dragon age veilguard and a standee of a mourn watch tarot card from dual wield studios

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✨Clouded is here✨ 💜Forever guarding the Veil💚 @cloudedpoetry.bsky.social · 5d

My amazing #EmmrichVolkarin goodies from @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social are here and they are FANTASTIC :DD

Standee for the Dragon Age collection and a keychain for the Itabag!

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Kevin Jay Stanton @kevinjaystanton.bsky.social · 5d

SO excited to be able to reveal this project that I’ve been working on with @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social!! A brand new capsule collection with a searcher and matching bandana and pin - just in time for the weather to change!

Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 5d

Strengthen your resolve 🗡 The Sacred Blood Capsule Collection by @kevinjaystanton.bsky.social arriving Friday, October 10 at 10AM PT at Dual Wield Studio. Read more about the inspiration behind the collection here: https://bit.ly/3KvlYLk

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 5d

It’s dangerous to go alone - take the Sacred Blood Capsule Collection’s Pin for stylish protection 🤍

🩸Designed by @kevinjaystanton.bsky.social
🩸3.7 x 3.1 inches
🩸$35 USD

A photo of the Sacred Blood pin, a curved lily of the valley plant in the color of warm silver. Hanging from the plant stem are three pearlized bell-shaped flowers. The middle lily has a red teardrop shaped bead hanging from it, as does the bottom, horizontally oriented leaf of the plant. Held up against a background of a treetop.

A product photo of the Sacred Blood pin, a curved lily of the valley plant in the color of warm silver. Hanging from the plant stem are three pearlized bell-shaped flowers. The middle lily has a red teardrop shaped bead hanging from it, as does the bottom, horizontally oriented leaf of the plant. Set upon a mossy rock.

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 5d

Bloom where you're planted 🌹 with this versatile bandana from our Sacred Blood Capsule Collection.

🩸Designed by @kevinjaystanton.bsky.social
🩸22 x 22 inches, 100% cotton
🩸$30 USD

A model, facing towards the viewer, is wearing the bandana as a headscarf.

A closeup of the Sacred Blood Bandana, featuring in particular the lily of the valley plant, shooting stars and sparkles. Wrapped around a tree branch.

A closeup of the Sacred Blood Bandana, featuring in particular the lily of the valley plant, shooting stars and sparkles. Set upon a mossy rock.

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 5d

Embrace your sanguine nature 🩸✨ with the Sacred Blood Capsule Collection Sweater.

🩸Designed by @kevinjaystanton.bsky.social
🩸50% Rayon, 28% Nylon, 22% PBT with printed neck tape
🩸$80 USD

Two models wearing the Sacred Blood Sweater are standing side by side in the forest. The central model carries a spear and the model to the side of him have their hands upon the tree in the background.

A model wearing the Sacred Blood sweater, in between two rocks and looking back of his shoulder.

A model wearing the Sacred Blood sweater, holding a spear in a forest setting. The sweater extends to the model's hip and boldly stands out against the greenery.

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 5d

Strengthen your resolve 🗡 The Sacred Blood Capsule Collection by @kevinjaystanton.bsky.social arriving Friday, October 10 at 10AM PT at Dual Wield Studio. Read more about the inspiration behind the collection here: https://bit.ly/3KvlYLk

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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 12d

This year has been a rollercoaster, y'all; after an unexpected warehouse move & inventory shuffling, all while still working on multiple active projects & navigating the state of commerce (& tarriffs 🙄), we're happy to have our storefront back up and running!

Our team has put in so much work 💪

Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 12d

With new adventures on the horizon, we're ecstatic to announce that our storefront has officially REOPENED! 🎉

Dragon Age preorders shipping, handling cost updates, and team changes--read all our Dual Wield Studio updates here: https://bit.ly/3KlSFL4

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 12d

With new adventures on the horizon, we're ecstatic to announce that our storefront has officially REOPENED! 🎉

Dragon Age preorders shipping, handling cost updates, and team changes--read all our Dual Wield Studio updates here: https://bit.ly/3KlSFL4

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · Sep 8

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Kevin Jay Stanton @kevinjaystanton.bsky.social · Sep 8

Something sacred is on the way! Just a hint for now!

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · Sep 4

We're inching ever closer to the finish line! Our new warehouse is functionally up & running, and with that comes our Dragon Age update for August. Read here: bit.ly/41BWkKu

Dragon Age - August 2025 Update

Hi, everyone! We’re so excited to inch ever closer to the finish line on these items, and we’ve made good progress in the last month. Specifically, our warehouse is functionally up and running, we’re ...

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · Aug 24

On our 7th anniversary, we look back with former CEO and co-founder Rowan Rowden on the origins of Dual Wield Studio with a never-before-seen interview.

Thank you for your support this year! More to come soon on our store reopening and the future!

dualwieldstudio.com/blogs/news/a...

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · Jul 31

Another month, another Dragon Age update. And this time, we’re happy to say we are so close to the finish line for all the products in this first wave of items. More here: bit.ly/4l1LTGV

Dragon Age - July 2025 Update

Hi, everyone! Another month, another update. And this time, we’re happy to say we are so close to the finish line for all the products in this first wave of items. (Yes, to be clear, we have many gran...

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · Jul 2

"Chat, we are so back" --> sorry, this is what our (millennial) Marketing Director really wanted to go with

The site is LIVE again! We're almost done setting things up with our new warehouse and we'll let y'all know when we start taking orders again :)

Thanks for your patience!

A screenshot of the Dual Wield Studio website.

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · Jun 2

Update was sent out via email to those who ordered, and we put this up via Google Docs because our website is still closed until the warehouse move!

We'll have an update on this soon 👀

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · Jun 2

Happy Pride! Here's the update we sent folks on Friday about the Dragon Age preorder items:

- Solas Keychain Plush still wonky :(
- Dagger Pins are APPROVED, but with a glow effect change
- Standees and Keychains are HERE

Full update here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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