DJ 158
Create
Here it is. Here’s what I’ve been working on for the final project in jewelry class. I have to say, once I put the finishing touches on the middle part with the spinning piece, it was the most stoked I’ve been to have finished a project in a while. It damn near came out just as I pictured it in the planning stages.
Here are a few things I’ve learned/relearned from this experience.
Enjoy the Process
I’ve seen this concept in a lot of articles on this site and have heard Gary Vee speak highly on this multiple times in his videos. Much to my chagrin, There was a lot of tedious work in constructing the ring and again, metalsmithing/jewelry making is great for practicing some patience. But there were multiple moments where I was really into what I was doing. Filing the metal, sanding it down to a smooth surface I discovered is really satisfying.
Keep Going
There was a point in the process where I was seriously considering starting over, even after I had made a good amount of progress. I had fucked up the order operations in making one face of the ring, made it a lot more complicated than it needed to be, and I was having trouble finding a solution. Luckily, the teacher convinced me otherwise and suggested a solution that was doable but difficult. It was indeed a more complicated process and I did need help, but in the end it was worth it.
Ultimately, creating something feels good. A challenging project like this reminded me how good it feels to watch an idea come to life, piece by piece.
Peace (lol),
J