Case Study: Custom Order: Found Objects Pendant
I am always up for a challenge, and I have gained the reputation of taking on the near-impossible when it comes to custom orders. When a client proposes a design idea, I happily say, "No problem! I can have it done in a week!" This is followed by me working like a crazy woman in my studio stressing, sometimes crying, and always consulting my metal-smith friends. What I realized is that my perfectionist, over-achieving self creates this stress-ball environment. My latest big custom order, however, I learned to allow myself the time and space to enjoy the process, and I found myself in the zone and everything worked seamlessly...
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