crisis

I'm having a really rough time getting myself to make a decision about what I'm doing. I need to stop thinking and just work. That's the plan for the week. Today I made the start to a few pieces.

and the failures

First day in the Rock Cutting Lab!

I have been in contact with a few people in the department of geological sciences and was able to get access to the rock cutting and polishing lab. I'm going to go out and purchase my own grit I think so that I can take advantage of the polishing wheel without feeling bad for using their supplies. I didn't cut many pieces that I want to make jewelry out of today, but I did cut some awesome stones. Here are some pictures taken with  my iPhone.

Where I'm at now...

I'm in limbo between making physical pieces with natural elements and digitally creating them in 3d modeling software. I am going to continue doing both for the next week, but most likely will remain doing physical parts with the 3d modeling pieces on the side.

Anyway, in here I'm working on breaking up some geodes. I have shattered a ton today and also contacted UM Geological Sciences and am trying to get access to the rock cutting room. I will be in the metals studio in the morning and this weekend to make some pieces before next week :)

Here are some pictures of my geodes: