The Art of Metalsmithing's video: ARTIST BLOCK When creative slump hits hard And closing Etsy shop - rant

In the past months I've experienced massive creative block. The worst slump I've been in. This video hasn't been scripted, it's not necessarily advice with points of how to get out of the creative slump. I'm sharing my own experience and thoughts, and what eventually helped me to get aout of this rut. I hope this can help you! Also, breace yourself for some rant. I'll discuss not so pretty side of selling on Etsy and why I will be closing my shop. I hope sharing my thoughts can be beneficial for you in some way, or at least give you some insight. Feel free to share whatever you want to share in your comments! Anyone tries to comment on the lipstic on my teeth, I'll go berserk 😂 Guys, recording of this video took hours, and after all was done, I find out the lipstic on my tooth?? How on earth hahaha, there was NOTHING there when I checked myself in the mirror! Hah.. Then the video failed to export 3 times. And each time it exported for 4 hours! And then the upload took over 24h. Yay our internet hahaha 😂 Anyway, don't mind the last minute of the video being cut off, I just couldn't bother... Enjoy :)) ⭐️ Follow me on Instagram to chat, connect and get all the updates first hand! 😊 https://www.instagram.com/stardustmine.art/ ⭐️ Additional resources can be found on my Patreon page! Find out more about becoming a Patron and ways to support the production of the videos: https://www.patreon.com/stardustmine ⭐️ GEMSTONES RESOURCES: - LIST OF SELLERS (PDF to download): https://www.patreon.com/posts/list-of-gemstone-27415416 - EXTENDED LIST OF SELLERS & suppliers: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-list-of-27415903 https://www.patreon.com/posts/list-of-gemstone-30289794 - LIST of additional RESOURCES for further reading (PDF to download): https://www.patreon.com/posts/list-of-gemstone-27415416 ⭐️ GEMSTONE SERIES: How to find gemstone sellers? Tips from JEWELRY MAKERS: https://youtu.be/xrGksdZ6piQ How to attend a gem show: https://youtu.be/iJyTC2RJIE4 How to source gemstones, tips from lapidary artist and gem cutter, Mineral Rare: https://youtu.be/R8YF8tWbo-I How to source gemstones? SUMMARY & tips: https://youtu.be/cfnPK91CbVA ⭐️ TUTORIALS: How to make a RING from start to finish: https://youtu.be/kyGs0fKlrwI How to make LABRADORITE RING: https://youtu.be/w2Iq4dGJuUM How to make EASY STACKIG RINGS: https://youtu.be/Sw0g9PTNIwI How to make AN EASY PENDANT: https://youtu.be/SeNDXL--H7k How to make STUD EARRINGS: https://youtu.be/1p_ylSbncws How to make STEAMPUNK RING: https://youtu.be/PrnudEVfOks How to make GOLD FILLED STUDS: https://youtu.be/CONKK5E1jv8 How to make SILVER GEMSTONE STUDS: https://youtu.be/aFrfy4chTj0 ⭐️ TOOLS, MATERIALS, RESOURCES: Metal starter pack: https://youtu.be/GiKQoYljekE Most Basic Tools: https://youtu.be/ULm4530suNY Basic silversmithing tools: https://youtu.be/ks1XK5hRAsY Books to learn silversmithing: https://youtu.be/CXi-8cdZbNI DIY workbench: https://youtu.be/id3pjEwlHh0 How to fill a butane torch: https://youtu.be/nkZWnS_M11Q Sawing for beginners part 1: https://youtu.be/2NZD9scVuJk Sawing for beginners part 2: https://youtu.be/1MDq01vEvmg Soldering surfaces: https://youtu.be/bUAj47_9a9A Rotary tool and flex shaft attachments: https://youtu.be/tVH6xgqadFA How to use jump ring maker: https://youtu.be/9Q2wzsrjyeY How to use ring bending tool: https://youtu.be/6SDVaMSnVls ⭐️ LET’S CONNECT! My website: http://stardustmine.art/ Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/StardustMine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stardustmine.art/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StardustMineJewellery/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/thestardustmine/ Gallery: https://ello.co/stardustmine