Technique: Trinket bowl with cracked red “gold” leafWin: Yes Challenge Lessons Learned Confidence Level 9/10 Notes This project felt like the natural continuation of the cracked “gold” leaf experiments from previous days. I enjoyed transforming leftover materials into something both decorative and functional. The rich red tones, dramatic crackled effect, and high-gloss resin finish give … [Read more…]
Technique: Hole-y Pendant (Revisited)Win: Yes Challenge: Lessons Learned: Confidence Level: 9/10 Notes: I also noticed that there are specks of dust on my piece. This is something I still have to be aware of when working at my desk.
Technique: Faux hammered metal earrings Win: Not yet Today’s challenge was to create a round pair of earrings using split colours with a faux hammered metal centre. I used silver flakes to create the metallic effect, and then pressed the surface to imitate hammered metal texture. The technical side worked fairly well, but composition-wise I’m … [Read more…]
Technique: Simple detailed pendant Win: Mostly — a piece that feels like it’s beginning to speak its own language Challenge: • Creating a perfectly round, concave form — simple in theory, surprisingly demanding in practice • Adding fine detail without losing clarity or control Lessons Learned: • Fine detail is still a conversation between patience … [Read more…]
Technique: Clean and simple dangle earrings using scrapsWin: Yes Challenge: Lessons Learned: Confidence Level: 8/10 Notes:
Technique: Clean and simple paperclip with embellishment Win: Yes Challenge: Confidence Level: 9/10 Notes
Day 8 Technique: Gold leaf imprint, removing the top layer with tape Win: Almost Challenge: • Getting the gold leaf to settle into the grooves of the cutter, and then removing the top layer with tape. • Making tiles with two holes on each side so they could be linked into a bracelet. Lessons Learned: … [Read more…]
Day 4Technique: Simple shape with layered flowersWin: Mostly Challenge: Lessons Learned: Confidence Level: 8/10 Notes: Today was about refinement. I worked simply, but not casually. I paid attention to edges, to finish, to how pieces come together. I am beginning to feel the difference between making something and shaping something well. My hands are learning … [Read more…]
I am a brave clay adventurer. I am joining Louise from Jaqudy Clay on her 100 Day Challenge. 100 days is not a challenge. It is a pilgrimage. A small, colourful expedition across Texture Mountain and Technique Valley with glitter in my pockets. Because I am at the beginning of my polymer journey, my theme … [Read more…]