Sanding.

Now I've been sanding this ring for a while. Of course I admit it was mostly my fault that I messed it up in the first place, but it's still annoying when I don't have all the equipment I'd have liked. I do find a bit of peace, I suppose, in working with this ring with my own two hands, a file, and of course, emery boards.

I have also learned the joy that is known as actual jewelry tools. If it was possible I'd be using the jewelry studio every single day. Also since they have lots of equipment I'd just die to be able to use properly. But I'm sure this ring will come out beautifully, even if it's frustrating me to no end.

Also I am thankful I've been able to go around and see which stores I can go to for basic supplies, I do think I'll be raiding a hardware store in time, as I've found that I much prefer tools that aren't quite as specialized as the ones I use now. I mean, if I won the lottery, I'd build my own jewelry studio, as well as all the supplies I'd ever need in my entire lifetime.

Also I've been thinking of an apprenticeship, there's programs all over, but actually learning from someone in my area is more appealing then anything else. Of course, there's the matter of actually finding a mentor in the area I live in, which is kind of lame.

Ah well, life continues as always.

As it stands:

I've been away from home, quite often, actually. It looks like I may be in a brace, as my shoulder is refusing to cooperate, that or I'm just a silly and aren't doing the exersizes right. Either way, no fun, it seems. Also, haven't heard from the latest job interview place, which is super lame. :c

But it looks like I have a customer looking at getting a couple custom pairs of earrings. I think I'll have some fun with that! I've also been working with sculpey, and am still working on charms and such... I think I'm going to make a few new items. (Tadpole!)

As for everything else, it's been going well. The deck has drying oil(?) on it, so I can't smoke out there, trying to think of where I'll go... Hm.