One Priceless Treasure

  I posted a video of trying to create an illusion of sorts. The idea is hard to explain. With the difficulties im still trying to figure out how to make it possible. Which means alot of trial and error.  The most important part is. Being patient, exploring options, learning and trying. Of course, not give up. Because challenge your creativity is a marathon not a sprint. 

 Another bow tie. Had absolutely no plan for design. I just had some fun. The cool thing with this is the wood came from my parents yard. 

 Was just having some fun being inspired and trying to figure out an idea in a smaller scale. Ad it progressed it kinda shows a different chess piece style. Been pondering potentially going down this idea endeavor 

 I have made one bow tie and loved it. This is number 2. I took some time recently to make the blank shapes for more bow ties in the future. Considering these are way easier to cut with a machine then by hand. Considering I have made collections of necklace pendants. The pendants needed another collection of bow ties.  This design was requested by my nephew for his birthday. I wonder what other designs I will come up with. 

 Had some fun putting the burrs under my microscope and looking at the fine details. Its interesting to see how the burrs are made differently. It shows there are similar but differences between burrs. This first picture shows that tops might be similar however, the one on the right has a different angle. The next two shows that sometimes the tops are flat and will not cut. And sometimes they have the ability to cut. Tip: the top is for smoothing the surface. Its not for primary cutting. The edge cuts better. Diamond bits are good for fine details. They come in different grits. I wish I knew that sooner. More videos and blogs coming soon. They will be tips / tricks, and excision examples. youtube video

  When I originally tried to edit this video it was dull boring and difficult. I went a different way and made a project breakdown instead.  Today... well yesterday was a day of bravery. I used the material to explore the powers of editing and styles. I dont know exactly how it will do or if people will like it. But thats the least of my worries. I had my fun in the editing process. 

  This project I used only 3 bits. The ones you see in the picture. 

My mission is to have my work help and impact as many people possible. Overtime I have found limitations for how much one person can share. I have considered my options and concluded I needed to arm the right people and small charity organization with my treasures. The direction I give is simple to do good for others. I am a firm believer in the work Rocky Mountain Service Dog Project does. There work is incredible to help train and place service dogs for veterans and first responders. I know arming the founder with a few treasures Ive made will help continue her mission. (It helps she's a neighbor because I dont have alot of small charity organizations connections. Yet) Rocky Mtn Service Dog Project https://share.google/i15YMANXmAAXcv5Bt

    As you are aware I like to randomly doodle in my book of secrets. It came in handy the other day. My dad mentioned he needed an idea for a gift. I gave him my book to look at for inspiration and possible idea considerations. I showed him ones that had not been attempted yet. He found one he wanted to tackle.  My dad primarily enjoys wood burning. Yes, its my idea and I have my ways of being the idea to life. However, I do believe in value of giving others a chance to run with an idea as well. Because the ideas are usually the hardest part to come up with. And we all have unquie character in our own work.