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:
• Finishing the edges and corners often takes longer than cutting and baking the pieces. The final polish is where most of the time goes
• When marking a pilot point for drilling, accuracy disappears completely if I forget to wear my glasses. Precision and visibility go hand in hand
Confidence Level: 9/10
Notes:
• My battery-operated Dremel works beautifully for sanding edges, although it has a habit of draining the battery quickly
• I initially thought slower drill speeds would offer better control, but the highest speed actually gives me more stability when using the drilling jig
Material Mastery:
• Clean edge finishing significantly improves the overall look of even the simplest shapes
• Higher drill speeds can provide smoother, more controlled holes when used with a jig
