10:18, 4th Aug 2012
Apheraz Lucent: The blade appears round due to shadows. Try with higher contrast between shading and light source, and also add more details to the handle, as it's currently very plain and empty. Don't stop the flames at the handle, it gives the impression that blade goes backwards.

Rejected until updated.

The first icon you post with some potential.
Try to work more in the shade, and the handle. Also read the 2D Art tutorials.

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