At IU the first time you cut your self in a metalsmithing class they tell you, “Now you’re a metalsmith!”  I have had more cute than I can count over the years, but I also picked up a few scars along the way.  In my advanced class while I was using the flex shaft to grind a sharp edge off a vase my hand slipped and I got a rather bad friction burn at the base of my right thumb.  I am very proud of this scar because every time I see it it reminds me of my passion for metalsmithing and all the hard work I have put into it and I how much I love it.

I know this seems like a strange topic but its something I have been thinking about for a while and I thought I would share.  Thats all for now!