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:
Challenge:• Creating even circles using thin extruded strands• Maintaining consistent thickness in both the circles and rings Lessons Learned:• Control is still developing, and consistent practice is key Confidence Level: 8/10 Notes:• I love abstract designs, and I’m really happy with this necklace• I want to explore more techniques for clasps and stringing
Technique: Using all the clay scraps to create well-finished simple dangle earrings Win: Yes Challenge: • To create a fun colour using all the scraps. It turned into a slightly muddy pink that was unexpectedly pretty • To create a batch of simple dangle earrings while focusing specifically on clean, well-finished edges Lessons Learned: • … [Read more…]
Technique: Quick journal charm using a Skinner blend Win: Yes Challenge: • To use leftover scraps to create two feather-shaped journal charms. • To create Skinner blends for colour variation within the feathers Lessons Learned: • Creating Skinner blends with very small amounts of clay is tricky. The blend needs repeated folding up and down, … [Read more…]