What a weird and windy road we travel.

Well that was a week and a bit. Since my last post I was lead to make something that was well within my capabilities and an opportunity to clear my mind over the challenges facing me with the current new designs. viz Handbags and Hinges.

Though it is a rule of mine never to copy or follow other craft peoples creations I have much respect for and enjoy the work of, UK Box, Maker Andrew Crawford.

I reasoned well if i'm going to emulate anyone's work, why not pick on who I consider to be one of the best in their chosen profession.

I looked at a set of box plans he describes in one of his books and, so I thought, faithfully followed the instructions, only to realise 3 days later (I'm quick like that) that I had miss-read the specifications and built something totally different.

At least, I mused, I'm not coping anyone's work! Rather I've have been inspired by it.

The dimensions I used seemed to be to big and out of proportion for the box I had in mind.

As ever disappointed and "Pissed Off" after spending 2 days making the caulds for cold pressing the lid.

I comforted myself with "look at the experience I have gained.

1. Read directions more than once!

2. Don't be in such a rush.

3. Discovered several new ways to arrive at the same result.

OK that's the self justification for wasting time.

Then next morning I had a thought I wonder......

Down to the workshop, and guess what the top that was made wrong is the exact fit for a range of Urns and other Boxes I currently make. Which, interestingly, I was toying with the notion of making some with a serpentine lids.

So there ya go, nothing wasted, nothing lost but a huge again in all areas.

If there is a message here I guess it's never get discouraged or give up on what it is your doing because everything happens for a reason.

Cheers

Steve

Boxmaker