Day 39 felt like reaching for something bold, and landing somewhere quieter than intended. The idea was ambitious: a large flower pendant built from individual petals, each one hollow and wrapped in an extruded slab, coming together into a single, striking piece. It had all the ingredients of a statement design. But the final result … [Read more…]
📘 Day 39 – Structured Version Technique: Simple textured dangle earringsWin: Yes Challenge: Lessons Learned: Confidence Level: 9/10 Notes: 🌿 Day 39 – Reflective Version Day 39 felt grounded in simplicity, but not in an easy way. The goal was straightforward: clean circular dangles, a hammered texture, and a touch of gold leaf to bring … [Read more…]
Day 37 felt like a study in contrast, not just in colour, but in control. The idea itself was soft and intuitive: a gentle ombre stack of pink discs, shifting shade by shade, like a quiet gradient unfolding. That part worked beautifully. The slightly off-centre stringing gave it exactly the relaxed, boho character I was … [Read more…]
Day 36 feels like a confident step into boldness. There’s something unapologetic about the red, white, and black combination. It doesn’t whisper, it declares. And while it might not be everyone’s taste, it feels like mine. That alone makes this piece important. It’s less about fitting a mould and more about recognising a voice that’s … [Read more…]
Day 35 didn’t land the way I imagined. The idea felt clever at the start, like a puzzle that would click into place if I just followed the plan. But somewhere between concept and execution, the pieces refused to speak the same language. The split-shape design asked for precision, alignment, and a kind of quiet … [Read more…]
Technique: Simple dangle earrings with leftover extruder slab Today was about returning to yesterday’s work with a different intention—less about creating something new, and more about refining what already existed. Using the leftover extruder slab felt resourceful, but it also came with its own challenge: working within constraints while still aiming for a clean, intentional … [Read more…]
Technique: Simple extruder pendant Win: Yes Challenge: • Creating an extruder cane slab that could be cut cleanly into square pendant shapes • Testing whether metal square frames could be used as pendant edges for a more refined finish Lessons Learned: • I really enjoy the visual effect of extruder cane slabs • A backing … [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: Simple pattern dangle earrings Win: Yes Challenge: Lessons Learned: Confidence Level: 9/10 Notes: Reflection: There is a growing awareness in my work now — not just of how to make something, but of when to hold back, soften, or adjust. I am starting to recognise that refinement often lives in restraint, and that each … [Read more…]
Day 30Technique: Altered mokume gane pendant and matching earringsWin: Absolutely Challenge: Lessons Learned: Material Mastery: Confidence Level: 10/10 Notes: