[Jewelry making - Article 00610] - Re: [Orchid] Getting unstuck

[Julia Potts]

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catherine,

    I certainly would keep trekking on with the designs that are harder
    and you get stuck on.  these are the designs that you like and
    inspire you! 

    there are several options. 

    start with your "easiest" design (you have a stack to pick from)
    think of a way you can modify the design to make it easier.  (for
    example , if it calls for a bezel setting that is beyond your means,
    make a faux bezel that is backset)  there are alot of ways to acheive
    the same look without using the same building blocks! 

    also, use this wonderful resource.  Many of the experienced people
    on this website would be more than happy to help you along on problem
    spots. I also wouldn't get too discouraged, if I had a dime for every
    "uncompleted" project I started, I would probably be rich!  I think
    it has something to do with being an artist (I am sure there are many
    on this list with a drawer full of 1/2 completed ideas and projects)
    good luck, and heads up. 

    also invest in a good how to idea book...I would recommend the OPPI
    UNTRECHT book METAL TECHNIQUES FOR CRAFTSMEN or JEWELRY CONCEPTS AND
    TECHNOLOGY. You can't always replace a "go-to" guy like your skilled
    ex-partner, but use your resources and you can BECOME the "go-to
    guy!(gal)" anyway, it's the hard ones and the learning that makes
    making jewelry rewarding and fun! 

    good luck and I hope this helps! 

julia potts    
Julia Potts Studios
Birdsboro, PA


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