I believe in my attempt. I just wasn't successful. YET

                                                                    Don’t fear the creative unfortune

          When you’re attempting a crazy idea, exploring a craft, or even just being creative to have fun and try. There is always the possibility that it will not work out. The reason why something might not work is infinite. Reason can range from simple to unfortunately catastrophic. The reason can be your current skill leave, idea drawing, plan for execution, and even how you attempt to execute the plan. The other end of the spectrum is the material itself in the process decides not to cooperate.

              I have recently hit a crossroads with my current projects. From the blog “One step at a time.” I had drawn an idea for a border. I was pondering different options for “what to put in the center.” I concluded that I could and should start working on the border. Because I have had many projects where the inspiration “comes in the moment.” Does it always, No. And sometimes I question the “in the moment ideas.” I attempted to come up with a plan to execute how to carve the border. However, what I didn’t realize at the time was “scaling up” is harder than I expected. I have done many intricate designs for necklace pendants. There were obvious elements that I needed to consider with a larger design. Unfortunately, the obvious didn’t come to light until I attempted to execute my design. To not bore you with the details let me see if I can make it simple. First, my design was good, however it was more different than my little designs. No real overlapping elements and other reasons. From my experience of the smaller project, I had an idea for execution. Well, at that moment I did not pick the right bits to use. I probably was more focused on the amount of material removal verses exactly which way to remove it. Overall, I realized that I did not determine exactly how I wanted, and what the primary focal point needed to be. I didn’t determine line flow, overlap “ish” and of course my depth was too consistent. Yes, I wasn’t patient in the process.

            The is getting boring and hard to explain so let’s continue to the important lesson. With editing the video and really taking time to evaluate the project progress. I concluded that I would not get the look I first envisioned. Your first thought might be, “dang it, well that’s a waste.” I have a different perspective and a reminder. The first is, look at your current skill level and knowledge at the time you attempted the idea. Because it could be successful with a little more patience and learning. Don’t classify something as a failure when it might be “your just wasn’t ready for it yet.” Second, don’t hesitate to take a second look at the project. Third, ask yourself “why.” When I asked myself “why” I was able to realize, learn, and consider things that weren’t initially prevalent to me in the moment. The reverse planning and execution considerations are also important to learn and improve your skills. Because each project starts with an idea to a blueprint, to a plan and so forth.

I recently had a necklace which broke. I knew since it was a clean break, gluing back together was possible. However, why not see and try other options. So, I did.

My current project I am working on, unfortunately the Dremel bit wondered on me. Which caused it to remove material from the wrong area. Honestly, I was bummed about what happened. Of course, it has happened before and will probably happen more. I determined “why not try to fix it.” I have glue and saw dust which makes a great paste. Do I know if it will work for this application “nope.” Do I know if it will look good “nope.” As I am carving, I will continue to adapt to see “what’s possible.” I am hopeful that I will be successful. The only way to find out is to “try.”

I have concluded with this blog adventure to “not hid the unfortunate.” Whether that is I didn’t design something right, or I had poor planning and execution. Or the simple reason of “not liking how it turned out.” I have chosen to do this to show the entire story and journey. The story of me as a craftsman that even as I gain experience the “oops will still come.” That as I continue to challenge my skills, and imagination new challenges are always possible. I do this to “not hide.” I don’t hide the mistakes and misfortune of my projects because “I don’t want fear to win.” I want to show the good, the ok, and the unfortunate. Because each idea is its own story with many different possibilities. I want to show that I am human and know that everything will not come out perfectly each time. I tell the story with the hope that it will give courage to a person to try. Courage to be patient and to not fear a second chance, a second or third look. Will every project be fixable. No, however, with the second look gives a chance for something else to have the possibility to immerge and come to life. Because a second look can trigger your imagination and inspiration.