Just a short frustrated post… Here is a pic of what happens when I have an idea of what I want to make in my mind, which does not translate to what I’m realistically able to create.
This is not the windmill in my mind... 😦
What I am trying to do is make an aussie windmill for a little project (will post more on that later). I thought I had worked out how to make it. I had sketched out my idea, and broken it down into smaller steps. But this is one of those times that I just don’t know enough to achieve what I want.
The first stages were so promising!
Suffice to say, it has been a frustrating afternoon. But this is the point of practicing & trying new things I guess. I started so organised today, with all my painted dried pieces of gum paste & some fresh royal icing. I piped onto my base to mark where I wanted the blades positioned, then started gently putting it together. First the blades didn’t sit up angled enough, then they slid out of place… soon I had royal all over my workbench, all over my pieces, all over me… and just when I started to really lose my cool… the blades started breaking. Back to the drawing board for this little idea. Usually I would pack it up at this point. Because the more I try to do, the more mistakes I make in my frazzled state. But today, I put it aside, and worked on another little part of my project.
Meet Mr Pinchy, Bruce & Dave.. my little crabbie friends! 🙂
So I will leave tonight on a happier note. For my first go at crabs, I am pretty happy with these little guys. Now to cut my losses, clean up & start fresh tomorrow. Hope you enjoyed the pics & story. Thanks for dropping by! 😀
