This appears to be the next natural step for me. I'm getting my supplies together, lining up classes and reading, researching and watching utube videos in an attempt to quench my thrist for metalsmithing knowledge. I am going to take a wire wrapping class at the Currier, then in Mass there is a workshop class at MetalWerx which is a distance for me so I'll need to stay overnight. Which also means I need to work something out with Keith so he can come and watch Jeremiah during my class. I can't be gone too long from Jeremiah yet due to breastfeeding. Which is really fine with me as I'm totally not ready to be gone from him for very long.
I feel a bit like I'm on a rollercoaster ride that sometimes seems too fast. For me, when I set my mind on something, I enjoy the learning process but I find I'm almost too ambitious. Learning is so gratifying for me which is why I believe I tend to keep raising the bar. If I just keep beading and designing via pre-made findings and beads, it is gratifying and even was challenging but now, I need more. My first goal is to create beautiful silver rings, my huge inspiration comes from a lovely lady named Lisa who is rather local to myself Lisa's Lovelies. Her rings are very cool and she shares freely her knowledge of various techniques. All too often I've found in the various artist communities (graphic artist, 3d artist, digital artist) that some people viewed knowledge as a commodity to keep as trade secret. I just don't view the world that way. I've always shared what I've known with others freely, even creating my own graphic design resources for other artists. I believe that in jewelry, like all other things, you create your own market. There is not a limited market but it is unlimited by creating your own niche.
Anyhow, I find there are a lot of parrallels to my learning style to the one my kids have. This is why we are child-led learners. It just makes sense. We are by nature curious people, children the most of all. Children do not need to be told what to learn or when. They will learn it at their pace when they need the knowledge. I have seen it happen with my own children. I won't lie, this method requires a lot of trust, but it is so worth it when you see the true sense of "I really did do it on my OWN". It's different than when children are forced to learn something they see no relevence for or don't really care about.
I'm designed some frame pendants with diamond glaze and silver beads. I have one that is a long necklace that is about belly button level (if you don't have ginorous twins like me). It's pretty cool as I placed a beautiful bee charm inside the frame, used compliementry green beads. It's a fun and pretty necklace. Then I have another one I'm working on with another frame style with resin and a lovely daisy flower inside with accenting daisy flower links and beads. I have decided how to finish off the necklace part of things. I was going to use large 8mm complimenting blue beads but Keith thinks they are too big and I kind of wasn't feeling it anyhow.
I feel a bit like I'm on a rollercoaster ride that sometimes seems too fast. For me, when I set my mind on something, I enjoy the learning process but I find I'm almost too ambitious. Learning is so gratifying for me which is why I believe I tend to keep raising the bar. If I just keep beading and designing via pre-made findings and beads, it is gratifying and even was challenging but now, I need more. My first goal is to create beautiful silver rings, my huge inspiration comes from a lovely lady named Lisa who is rather local to myself Lisa's Lovelies. Her rings are very cool and she shares freely her knowledge of various techniques. All too often I've found in the various artist communities (graphic artist, 3d artist, digital artist) that some people viewed knowledge as a commodity to keep as trade secret. I just don't view the world that way. I've always shared what I've known with others freely, even creating my own graphic design resources for other artists. I believe that in jewelry, like all other things, you create your own market. There is not a limited market but it is unlimited by creating your own niche.
Anyhow, I find there are a lot of parrallels to my learning style to the one my kids have. This is why we are child-led learners. It just makes sense. We are by nature curious people, children the most of all. Children do not need to be told what to learn or when. They will learn it at their pace when they need the knowledge. I have seen it happen with my own children. I won't lie, this method requires a lot of trust, but it is so worth it when you see the true sense of "I really did do it on my OWN". It's different than when children are forced to learn something they see no relevence for or don't really care about.
I'm designed some frame pendants with diamond glaze and silver beads. I have one that is a long necklace that is about belly button level (if you don't have ginorous twins like me). It's pretty cool as I placed a beautiful bee charm inside the frame, used compliementry green beads. It's a fun and pretty necklace. Then I have another one I'm working on with another frame style with resin and a lovely daisy flower inside with accenting daisy flower links and beads. I have decided how to finish off the necklace part of things. I was going to use large 8mm complimenting blue beads but Keith thinks they are too big and I kind of wasn't feeling it anyhow.
Not my usual quality of photos but there wasn't enough light this morning to take advantage of, so I used my flash. The wooden necklace is a men's necklace I deisgned for Keith. I'm making a second to sell. The clasp though is needing to be changed.
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