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 cooperation between each element. Instead, I found resistance. The shapes didn’t line up as intended, the drilled holes exposed those inconsistencies, and the colour combinations didn’t always harmonise the way they had in my mind.
There was also a practical lesson tucked into the process. I spent time carefully finishing edges before testing whether the pieces actually worked together. In hindsight, that was like polishing puzzle pieces before checking if they belong to the same puzzle at all.
The clay itself added another layer of difficulty. It felt overworked and sticky, which made control harder. While the material wasn’t the sole reason for the outcome, it reminded me that I work more comfortably with some clays than others, and that preference matters in the final result.
What stands out most from today is the gap between vision and execution. I can see ideas forming, but translating them cleanly into reality is still something I am learning. That’s not failure, just part of the process of building skill.
Even without a “win,” the confidence remains steady. Because this day did something important. It highlighted where things break down, and that’s exactly where growth lives.
This purple and multi-colour piece is mostly a success, but I am still not impressed with my finishes.
The holes I drilled on top of each piece revealed a huge flaw in my plan. I didn’t drill them accurately enough, so they didn’t line up. The result was rather disappointing.
