You know the old saying, practice makes perfect. I, for one, don’t think the “perfect” part will apply to me.
Don’t get me wrong, I have learned a lot and am getting better. But I have to learn patience because I think that it takes a lot. But all good things come to those who practice.
Here are some pictures of a few things I’ve made and kept.
Most of these designs I downloaded from Steve Good,so credit goes to him.You’ll find his site here
My wife and I also make a lot of our Christmas decorations.
I’ll make the stencils on a vinyl cutter and cut out the silhouette then my wife will paint them. Here are some we have done over the years.
There are many reasons why people love their hobbies. Some common reasons include:
Hobbies provide a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. When we engage in activities that we enjoy, we often feel a sense of accomplishment and pride in what we have done.
Hobbies can be a source of stress relief. Many people find that engaging in their hobbies helps them relax and unwind after a long day.
Hobbies can be a great way to socialize and make new friends. Many hobbies, such as sports and hobbies that involve group activities provide opportunities to meet and interact with new people.
Hobbies can be a way to express creativity and try new things. Engaging in hobbies can allow us to explore our interests and try new things that we may not have the opportunity to do in our daily lives.
Hobbies can provide a sense of purpose and meaning. For some people, their hobbies are a central part of their identity and give their lives a sense of purpose and meaning.
Overall, hobbies can be a wonderful way to enrich our lives and bring us joy and fulfillment.
ENJOY THE PROCESS,
Here are a few tips for keeping the excitement of a new hobby:
Santa brought you some new hobby stuff.
Set goals: Having specific goals to work towards can help keep you motivated and engaged in your hobby. These goals can be short-term, like learning a new skill, or long-term, like completing a project.
Experiment with different techniques: Trying out new techniques or approaches can help keep things fresh and exciting.
Take breaks: Taking breaks can help prevent burnout and give you something to look forward to when you return to your hobby.
Find a community: Joining a group or community of people who share your hobby can provide support, encouragement, and new ideas.
Take on new challenges: Pushing yourself to try new things or take on more challenging projects can help keep things interesting.
Mix things up: Changing up your routine or trying new variations of your hobby can help prevent boredom and keep things exciting.
Reflect on your progress: Taking time to reflect on how far you’ve come and the progress you’ve made can help keep you motivated and excited about your hobby.
Remember that it’s normal for excitement to wane over time, and that’s okay. It’s important to find balance and not put too much pressure on yourself to always be excited about your hobby.
Don’t let the grinch into your hobby space!
There are many reasons why people might give up on their hobbies. Some possible reasons include:
Lack of time: Hobbies often require a dedicated time commitment, and if people become busy with work, school, or other responsibilities, they may not have enough time to continue pursuing their hobbies.
Loss of interest: It’s possible that people may lose interest in their hobbies over time, either because they have moved on to other interests or because they simply don’t enjoy the hobby as much as they used to.
Frustration: Some hobbies can be challenging, and if people are unable to make progress or are consistently failing, they may become frustrated and give up.
Financial constraints: Some hobbies can be expensive, and if people can’t afford to continue participating in them, they may have to give them up.
Health issues: If people experience health problems that prevent them from participating in their hobbies, they may have to give them up.
It’s important to note that giving up a hobby doesn’t necessarily mean that a person has stopped enjoying it or that they won’t pick it up again in the future. There are many factors that can influence whether or not people continue to pursue their hobbies, and it’s common for people to take breaks or switch between different hobbies over time.
There are many ways to polish rocks by hand. You could use a rock tumbler.That is if ya want to wait a couple of weeks to get your rocks polished. Or you could use a diamond wheel polisher.That will set you back $1400. for the smaller version like the 6″ size. And if your really on a low bduget you could use sandpaper.LOTS of sand paper.
Now don’t get me wrong; there are benifits to these three methods. It’s all up to you and your chooseing.But if you really want to polish rocks by hand take a look below.
Depending on how much money and time you have,thereare quite a few options including the diamond pads shown below. It is currently the method I am using with more than desirable results.
These diamond hand pads from Amazon are a nice in between from basic sand paper to the high end polishing machines. There is effort in using these pads but the results are fantastic.You can polish round rocks,flat rocks even some rocks that have those little crevesis in them.
I’ve included a photo here of my homemade rock carving and polishing cabinet. Having a setup like this is not necssary however it makes my hoby a bit more enjoyable.
Homemade Custom Rock carving and polishing Cabinet
In the YouTube video above I showed you step by step how to polish rocks by hand. AND for just under $60 bucks you can get the same results that I have gotten.
So Here is one more video so you can see the results with different rocks.
How to polish rocks by hand;the results!
Let me know what you think in the comments section.
to my blog to make it easier for those who may be interested in any of my ring designs. Simply click on the photo to go directly to my Etsy shop or (click here) to see a sampling of ring designs without leaving my site.
By clicking on the photo you will open a new window with the Etsy,com URL. It’s completely safe and secure if you decide to order.
Etsy allows you to send messages prior to ordering for any question or special requirements you may need prior to ordering.
Once you place your order you can specify the ring size and width.
In some cases you can mix and match materials or colors which can be done before you buy just by sending me a message. I answer general questions as soon as I get your message through Etsy.
I have found that this process is one of the best platforms to buy and sell products on the internet. Again it is completely safe and secure for you with many methods of payments available.
I’m adding new styles,materials,colors and designs continually so go check it out and let me know how I can help.
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