[Jewelry making - Article 00204] - Re: [Orchid] Powdered solder

[Rocklady]

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>     but I'm always interested in trying new ideas and techniques, and
>     going outside the traditional ways of doing things.  It's fun and
>     interesting, and sometimes creates unusual effects.  I believe that
>     it is important  to always be open to what is called 'divergent
>     thinking'--thinking outside the box. 

    When I teach I tell my students to do it my way until they learn the
    basics. Then I tell them to read 'the Complete Metalsmith' and other
    books and not be afraid to try the supposed no-nos in the books. Also
    it is always good to learn different techniques from other people. 

    I learned the basics from one teacher until I was reasonably
    confident. Then I realized that after 6 classes with him I was doing
    look alike jewellery to him. So I took some little classes by a few
    other people and learned their techniques. Now I use my own unique
    combinations of what I learned from them plus what I learned on my
    own through melting my own jewellery :). 

    As long as you know enough to not make stupid (dangerous) errors
    trying something that is not supposed to work actually can be a way
    to developed a new technique. My own trial and errors often show me
    how to do what the books say can't be done or shouldn't be done. 

    Karen Seidel-Bahr the 'ROCKLADY'   rocklady AT nucleus.com K.I.S.
    Creations May your gems always "Sparkle"  

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