Technique: Abstract pendant – revisitedWin: Mostly Challenge: Lessons Learned: Confidence Level: 8/10 Notes: Material Mastery:

Technique: Large, round, colourful pendant Win: Yes Challenge: • To use an extruder to create very thin strings for a circular pattern • To handle and place delicate extruded strands without distorting the design • To achieve a cleaner, more refined bail finish than yesterday • To form a smooth concave pendant with an even … [Read more…]

Technique: Flower detailed dangle earrings Win: Yes Challenge: • To create clean dangle earrings using scraps from the pink clay used a few days ago • To create delicate roses, stems, and leaves that are symmetrical on both earrings • To create tiny leaves by hand rather than using a mould Lessons Learned: • Creating … [Read more…]

Technique: Sunflower pendant Win: Yes Challenge: • Creating a flower using layered petals and a centre with clean, refined edges • Designing a textured flower centre that feels natural but still visually balanced • Testing a new bail attachment method Lessons Learned: • I really enjoy creating flowers and pendants. After the concave attempt two … [Read more…]

Day 20 Technique: Faux pearls Win: Definitely Challenge Lessons Learned Confidence Level: 9.5 / 10 Notes

Technique: Pendant with alcohol ink Win: Sort of — glimpses of potential, even if the result didn’t fully match the vision.  It was more of a learning curve than a finish-line moment Challenge: • Creating a perfectly round, concave pendant while maintaining control over the surface • Forming a flower using alcohol ink, which naturally … [Read more…]

Technique: Faux golf leaf dangle earrings Win: 100% Challenge: Lessons Learned: Confidence Level: 9½/10 Notes:

Day 17 Technique: Small charm Win: Yes Challenge: Lessons Learned: Confidence Level: 8/10 Notes: