One Priceless Treasure

  This was a fun one. It can flip and reverse illusion

Some people might say. Why give them away? Or Why necklace pendants? They also might as me or advise me. You really need and should be selling your stuff.  The simple truth is... im not sure. Im not sure where, what, and even how my craft will evolve. I still to this day, struggle putting a monetary value on my work. Yes, there is research and competition, formulas and more to answer the logistical questions. The truth is.. A business adventure is not in the foreseeable future. Because with that adventure come more work, stress, and functional headaches. Factors currently I have no interest in.  Some people still say "I would get big on tiktok." Trying to manage my current accounts, come up with ideas, make the ideas, edit the content, and be consistent about it. Is ridiculously hard enough. It's also very easy to get brain fog, rabbit hole stress. Were you loose your creativity, and bravery of see what my happen. Because your so stressed about "your next...

 Haven't really wrote alot of story based stuff recently. I do want to get back to teach what I have learned through my craft and creating. One important thing to always remeber is to be patient with yourself.  This video above was interesting to make. I only had the first step I wanted to do. The rest came in the moment and what the wood wanted to become.  Sometime with the stress of life you need a way to find balance and freedom. Because it truly helps with regular daily stress. I find freedom from random times just grabbing a piece of material and just "see what happens". Ya, dome might say its a waste. Because you dont know what might happen. But thats the fun and excitement. Its fun brainstorming. You might be suprised by what might come. The art and purpose is to let your mind go and just be one with the wood. Letting your mind be free for a time.  

 Its an interesting challenge for "What to make?" With the amount of work load required to come up with ideas and even make them. But how to... Drawing is an adventure for itself. Its a good way to make and design ideas however there is limitations. The biggest one for me is "I am not the best drawing person." I have gotten better through the years of "alot of practice." As you have seen I have started to "re-learn 3D modeling."  Last year I attempted to do an online class to learn CNC programing and 3D modeling. However, I got board. Mainly I feel is being I had to "make the lessons." Verses "making what I wanted." It also started to feel more like "work." Work in the way because "I didnt have creative freedom." I didnt have the ability to be creative, learn the program and have project ideas. Yes, I still had some freedom, but it wasn't the freedom which I subconsciously was not what I was looking for...

 It been a fun adventure seeing what I am able to come up with while 3D modeling. The adventure if creating new ideas and fun exciting challenges. Its interesting to think about the question of "what I am able to model?" then "make it." Usually what people due after they model something is let some type of computer "make the idea." I am here to figure out, take the model and answer the all knowing questions of "CAN IT BE MADE BY HAND."  This was my first art idea. However, I realized later I was missing something. The maker. Of course, it needs to be fun and adventures. Because that it what my challenge and this blog is all about. Being creative and making my own path. 

                      I have my hand in many rabbit holes. From sharing my work on many social media platforms. From making and editing YouTube videos. I have caught myself down many different rabbit holes. One of which is quite dangerous I will say. The rabbit hole danger of “the views on social medica.” It’s been quite annoying that most of the adds I am currently seeing is “how to go big” or “how to be popular.” They are very persuasive or well try to be. I have been tempted; however, the main goal thankfully has been my lifeline for staying grounded. The main goal of “What’s in my purpose?” “Why am I sharing my work?”  The most powerful one I would say is “Am I learning and challenging myself.” Success doesn’t come from the number of views I get on social media. The success doesn’t come from finding “the next biggest thing.”              Success is… Tre...

 I took a step a different way with this video. I left it normal pace and sounds.  I have a question: is sparkle missing? 

 I have started to explore and add to my crafting adventure. The use of 3d modeling to see if i can get a visual on my crazy ideas. 

 I have been pondering the design. Well idea of making my own style of a chess set.      The first is... I will make my own way and style. Because, I love creating new things and making my own work. There is nothing written that say "A chess set only can be made one way." Yes there is themes that I could find. There is general piece ideas. I have seen some magical sort of things. Now, would my own way and style be reinventing the game. I don't know, it would depend on what I come up with. It would also depend on your definition of "reinventing."  Of course, before I can get that far I need to figure out some fundamentals of the project. The first is what am I making. The needed pieces:      2 sets; 1 king, 1 queen, 2 bishops, 2 knights, 2 rooks.      The next of course is the board itself. Which of course needs 8x8 squares with a boarder.  The project size: Do I use the common measurements found online. Or do I make it my own s...

 Counting to have some fun. The adventure of batman symbol but incognito.  What should I make next?

 I know these are the may collection. But in fun to have the highlight videos of all of them.  

  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. 

  Explore my multiple attempts to bring an idea to life. The stencil you see in the photo below was the original idea.  I had the crazy idea and still want to figure out how to make this design 3D. Which is just as hard as you expect. I have been having the idea for awhile. I attempted multiple times and different ways trying to figure out how to draw this design is like a flat 3d. Well broken up so the it could be rapped around the log and I could make my lines. However nothing seemed to look right.  The videos below, are the first attempt to make this design come alive. I took a leap of faith to see if I could "figure it out," in the moment. Which some people might call brave, or crazy. The design looked good and I could see "life." However, as the project progressed the "math" was not adding up. Its hard to explain but it was the "vision" I had in mind.  Some people might say, You are crazy for trying. Or they might say "why try" if ...

From what kind of rotary tool to buy and what bits are available. It took my some time learning ans figuring it out. This video is explaining what I call the starter pack. The bits that ive seen included with the rotary tools.  My plan is to write and show application of each. Im just slow. It does take creativity to keep the videos short and hopefully entertaining, im mean educational.  Nothing special about this log. Other then it looked cool, shows creative potential. Plus im random in my crafting process. Im seeing a birdhouse stand. What do you guys see?

  There is two ways to look at projects "or hobbies." Yes, it does depend on the hobby to a point. The first is material which you use to create the artwork. The second way is the tools required to have success. You can explore both the material and the tools. This has been an interesting challenge for me, because I have many options to explore, try, and of course learn different skills.  Which brings me to the bell. This bell has been on my parents house for over 20 yrs and honestly cant remember nor can my parents. I of course, have gone random inspiration many times. Its interesting to what you act on, and what you don't. The advise which I have is this "learn and have fun." If you set limits on yourself you hobby, skills and adventure will only go so far.  The first step was some research to learn the process. I have done a little work with brass. I took a leap of faith and had some fun. The result is speechless. Yes, its not perfect but the first time, and ...

I was brave and had some fun with this one. I attempted to weave the chain through the wood. I do really like it. Let me know if you want me to post the unedited video of the process.  

 Its hard to know what tools to buy when your starting out. In my 4 years of experience I have tried multiple different ones. The picking is simple with keeping this in mind.     1-     Cost          - Average is important to start because to cheap it will break easy. The second is to expensive can cause fear and other hiccups as well. Especially since its guaranteed there will be failures starting out.      2   -    Size          -     Its important because there is pro and cons with each. Bigger tends to have more power, however versatility cant be harder especially for the smaller and finer details.      Bigger also can be harder to hold     -     Smaller: better for fine details and general carving. Usually not the best when you need to remove alot of bulk material. There is better options. (This is project specific) 3- How it feels in...

This video is my explanation of drawing tips that I have found work for me. Like graph peppermint, I mean graph paper.  Stencil application with how to line is up, mounting to the work piece. Also my biggest headache of removing the stencil to soon.   

  I will first start by saying, drawing a butterfly is harder then expected. I wanted the heart to be included for the inspiration of the piece. I will relieve that later. I came up with the design and of course butterflies are symmetrical which again "drawing difficult. Especially when you have curves are involved. Now the tricky question is. What option are you going to use? Or well, how are you going to make the art come to life. The options that I have in my arsenal is to "paint it" (not my ideal option, and still need alot of practice.) Painting for me is a fun way to mix things up, especially if I am not sure "how to." The second option is to wood burn it. It am getting better at this but I still have plenty to learn. Especially when it comes to different wood types. I was away that different kinds of woods burn differently. "yes some are toxic so do your research and stay staff." I can attest after this project, hard wood with straight ish grai...

The breakdown video The regular Video I am certainly not a public speaker, and this was my first attempt. It was not scripted and spur of the moment for what I saw in the video. Ultimate goal is to point out important parts, keep in simple, and to the point. Still in the working out and figure out the formula for my idea. But have to start somewhere.  

 Its been fun making these highlights history episodes.  Im thinking about making a mix of how and execution breakdown videos. But with a twist there simple and to the point. Yes, ive been 2 so far of the "No Fluff". 

  To the point tips for crafting   1-                      First step is always the hardest a.     There are many different crafts don’t hesitate to try multiple crafts to find “WHAT YOU LIKE.” 2-                      It’s your journey and crafting investment a.     Keep it simple b.     Be patient with                                                     i.       Yourself             ...