So, I was gonna do this after the whole challenge was over. However, since a migraine last night kept me from making even crappy earrings....
Things I learned doing the Beading Daily Earrings Every Day Challenge 2012
1) I hate french hook ear wires. The stick out and poke my head behind my ears and really REALLY bug me.
2) I do like lever back ear wires. All the dangle of french hooks, none of the pokiness!
3) You CAN make beadwoven post earrings that don't dangle!
4) My photo setup sucks. Taking pictures EVERY DAY really highlighted just how crappy and inconsistant my lighting is. I will be investing in a better light box and lights.
5) Forcing yourself to create something everyday is a great way to create hate. While I never made a lot of earrings before this, I currently don't want to ever make another earring EVER.
I have come to realize that creativity can't be forced. While there were days when I loved what I came up with, there were more days where I just made something for the sake of making something. I am not ok with that. I think I would rather have days where I take a day off, do something else, build up ideas. Or, a day where I worked on something I was actually inspired by! There have been several days where I had another project but set it aside, cause I HAD to make earrings.
So, while this was an interesting experience, it is not one that I will be repeating. I will stick with challenges that allow a little more leaway in what is created and on what schedule.
the jewelry, art, and life of me
