My week reminds me of those t-shirts from the 80's (?) that said "My parents went to ________ and all I got was this stupid shirt".
I have been working on a project that I was really excited about. I planned, I researched, I thought it would be easy. But it wasn't. The main material was wood and it had to be thin.
I tried door skin, which splintered horribly. Then I researched hardwoods, but they were too heavy. Then I looked at balsa and basswoods. I was so sure the bass wood was going to work so I went to stain it. Oh no wrong stain! Oh well it was close enough. Then I transferred my design and started cutting, only to learn I have no skill with a saw and its obvious when the wood is as thick as it was.
So I am back to the drawing board. I think I might try to find thinner basswood and bribe G to do the cutting for me. If that doesn't work, its on to plastics.
I haven't given up yet, but I am close. A week of this and other crafts and all I have to show for it are these wooden buttons for a different project, which btw isn't turning out as I planned.
Today is definitely a Monday.
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