[Jewelry making - Article 00625] - Re: [Orchid] Getting unstuck

[Silverspotstudio]

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Hi Catherine,

    I think this'll be a popular thread - I don't know of anyone in a
    creative field that hasn't had to face the horror of the blank
    canvas, the blinking cursor, the pristine sheet of silver...and
    figure out what to do about it. 

    I do quite a few production pieces, as well as one-offs, so while I'm
    waiting for some kind of inspiration to strike, I assign myself
    routine tasks like de-spruing, filing, or soldering findings.   In
    your case, maybe a few very simple projects (like throwing a bezel
    around a stone, adding a bail, and making a simple hand-linked chain
    to go with it) will help get the creative energy flowing.   Not only
    that, but people will probably buy those pieces just as happily as
    your more involved designs. Pretty stone + nice chain = perceived
    value :) 

    For me, it's often difficult to determine when a design is "good
    enough" or when a piece, especially a wax carving, is "done."  When
    this happens, I remind myself: it doesn't have to be perfect, but it
    does have to _be_.   

    Deadlines are also a wonderful motivator for many people - maybe it
    would help if you got yourself into a show planned for 4 or 5 months
    away, and focused on cranking out the inventory you'll need for that
    show.   Moreover, the show will most likely get you lots of
    feedback, some cash, and an incentive to make more stuff. 

    And please don't hesitate to ask fabrication questions!   I'm sure
    we would all benefit from them in one way or another. 

Good luck and best wishes,
Jessee Smith
www.silverspotstudio.com

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