It may seem like every piece I work on is done in one sitting (or at least without any break.) Or maybe that every piece I start gets completed. No, no, no! Here are some the pieces that have been sitting around my studio for varying lengths of time.
Hammermarks 
I have a friend who calls these pieces ‘still births’ and occasionally she sits down to bring them forth into the light!
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Sometimes I think of moments like this as a pause in the conversation. And sometimes I have moments where I have to let go of what is not working. That said, I’m really excited by each of your in-progress-but-untouched-at-the-moment pieces, and I like your outlook towards them all, which sounds more affectionate and curious than vexed. How fantastic!
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Hah, the affection comes with time. Usually the pieces that vex me are the ones that can’t be repaired or cut up or turned into something else. These are pieces that just aren’t ready…yet. Occasionally when I’m out of ideas I sift through my old unfinished pieces, my scraps, and my found pieces to try and get some inspiration.
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Thanks for reminding me – I have 2 partly raised vessels (1 year old this month), a fold form bracelet (9 months) and 2 repousse projects IN THE PITCH; one has been in there for a 1 year 3+ months and the other is almost 2 years old. I just spent a few hours pulling them out of the pitch, cleaning and one is now back in the pitch – I WILL FINISH IT SOON.
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Good luck, Laurie! That chased piece of mine had sat in the pitch for awhile too. My raised bowl still beats yours though, I graduated from college in 1998, so there’s still hope for yours!
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It is not metal but I started a Crewel Work (wool embroidery) when I was in high school, it is only one-third done – still. When was I in HS? 1974!
It is a giant field of flowers that must be at least 3-4ft wide and a over a foot tall and it has been stretched on a frame. It has followed me around the country from NY, to Ohio and Connecticut then Denver, Santa Barbara, Sacramento, and San Diego. The moths have started on it so I even have to redo some of it, if I ever get around to finishing it.
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OK, you win!
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It’s funny, I had so many unfinished pieces of jewelry sitting around on my desk that I had to buy yet another container to put those in. My office/studio has now become the land of containers. Occasionally I sift through my unfinished and get an “ah ha” moment realizing what my original intent was, decide I liked the idea, or I’ve come up with a new one. I usually either pull it out to finish it, or pull it out till I get yet another pile that requires a new container!
Great post Wendy. Keep up the good work. Much Love—Jodi
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At least if the unfinished pieces are in a container they aren’t staring at you, taking up room, and otherwise invading your mental space constantly. I think it can be inspirational to go back through your old stuff and even if you don’t finish that piece, it might remind you of something else you had been thinking of doing.
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