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Originally Posted by WikidPissah
I love to bead or make jewelry...the issue is that it's messy. lol. I don't have a designated area, and even if I did, it would have to look neat. I get into projects, but then I have to neaten up and put everything away after. Then it just seems like a big deal to take it all out again to work on it. I am not the type of person who could just leave a project out on a table or something. 
I've been working with precious metal clays, and I've sculpted a silver pendant for my niece that has some things to do with her dad on it (he died in Feb). I have to fire it yet...and pick up a sterling chain to hang it from. |
You are certainly right about it being messy, Wiki. That's one thing I know a lot about - how messy crafting can be! As much as I try to keep everything organized when it comes to my jewelry making, I am not successful by a long shot - and it IS time consuming. I know you are super organized, so I'd imagine you'd do a better job of it than me.
I have about 40 of those divided cases that holds about a dozen types of beads - all neatly filled and stacked - and it's far from sufficient. I could probably use another 20-30 of those to get the rest of my stuff organized. And then something else for my books and supplies.
I also have scrapbook boxes for the materials for my wood craft projects. And then boxes of unfinished wood crafts. And then three tiered drawers filled with paints. Another filled with picks and wreath materials. Another filled with ceramic stuff. Cabinets for my body butter and lip balm supplies. Way too much stuff.
I hate parting with any of it though because it's so useful when I get around to doing stuff...and my daughter loves having this be the "craft" house when her friends come over. They are in awe at the options that are available to them. *sigh*
The one thing I did though was STOPPED BUYING more stuff! LOL. I stopped that probably over a year ago. I hardly even go in to the crafting stores anymore - only to pick up things for a specific project or customer order that I am working on. And even then "sometimes" I falter and get a couple of extra things.
I haven't delved into sculpting my own focals, etc. I love the idea - but that would just be adding to my nightmare. LOL. Would you be willing to post a pic of the project you're doing for your niece? Sounds awesome!