Technique: Tool WrapWin: Yes Challenge:• Using a leftover slab to wrap my tool neatly and evenly Lessons Learned:• This is my second attempt at a tool wrap, and the improvement is clear• The seams came together much more cleanly• The end finish was smoother and more refined Confidence Level: 8/10 You can clearly see the … [Read more…]
Day 47: Makume Gane Pendant and Matching Earrings This was one of those deeply satisfying days where creativity and technique met in perfect rhythm. Working with a makume gane slab felt almost like uncovering a hidden story within the clay—each slice revealing a little surprise, a little intention made visible. The challenge lay in shaping … [Read more…]
Day 46 felt like a quiet little triumph Working with a new cutter always carries a hint of uncertainty, like opening a door without knowing exactly what’s behind it. But this time, it led somewhere lovely. The half-flower shape with its raised petals came together more smoothly than expected, and instead of fighting the process, … [Read more…]
Day 45 felt less like a making session and more like a conversation with gravity, structure, and the limits of my current approach. I set out to create a double flower pendant using Mokume Gane, with delicate individual petals forming each bloom. In my mind, it was light, detailed, and elegant. In reality, the petals … [Read more…]
Day 44 felt like a quiet but meaningful step forward. Working on simple dangle earrings gave me space to focus on refinement rather than complexity, and that shift really showed in the results. The pearly white pair pushed me to prioritise clean finishes, and I can see definite improvement there. The surfaces are smoother, and … [Read more…]
This felt like a gentle experiment rather than a bold success—one of those pieces that whispers instead of sings. Working with white, I created a calm, almost airy foundation, and the hint of glitter gave just enough life to keep it from feeling flat. Paired with the light blue grout, the overall effect leaned soft … [Read more…]
Day 42 surprised me. I usually lean toward bold colour and contrast, but this all-white piece felt completely different — quieter, more deliberate, almost meditative. Without colour to rely on, everything else had to step forward: shape, texture, finish, balance. White doesn’t hide anything. It reveals. Every edge, every curve, every tiny imperfection becomes part … [Read more…]
Day 41 felt like a quiet kind of success — the kind that doesn’t shout, but settles in with confidence. Working with fine texture forced me to slow down and pay attention in a different way. Every tiny detail mattered, and in that careful handling, the pieces started to feel more intentional. The pendant and … [Read more…]
Day 40 felt like trying to coax something delicate into existence before I quite had the rhythm for it. The butterfly wings were always going to rely on two things: colour and precision. And both of those asked more of me than I could do. Mixing orange sounds simple, but it turned into a quiet … [Read more…]
Day 39 felt like reaching for something bold, and landing somewhere quieter than intended. The idea was ambitious: a large flower pendant built from individual petals, each one hollow and wrapped in an extruded slab, coming together into a single, striking piece. It had all the ingredients of a statement design. But the final result … [Read more…]