Published on 12, July, 2020
I always had a preference for finding out how things work. As a child I would carry home a broken clock or kitchen appliance of some sort, found in a bin on rubbish collection day, It would get disassembled but rarely got repaired to function again. That bit of achieving functionality came much later after training. I attended a trade High School in automotive technology which covers many skills in electrics, mechanics with engines,gearboxes, rear drive axles, welding, diagnostics, body work---I could go on. These skills were transferable which allowed me to diversify to other industries, so I was able to step into another job easily. Finally working for myself baby sitting a tree stump grinding machine. Ironically, I never worked within the automotive industry. Never a team player, I was fortunate to have found suitable solitary positions.
Sculpture, ceramics, clay. When I was a child I had lots of collections of things. Trolls, McDonald’s happy meals toys, badges, marbles. Now I make collections of sculptures. I have an Architecture collection, music collection , nature collection etc. But I don’t get any income from it so I don’t think it’s a trade. If I could, I would though. Objects are life to me and always have been I think.
Is there any chance by joining a craft forum you may possibly engage with people who may be willing to trade with you, or direct you to appropriate websites where you could sell?
Thank you for trying to help me I appreciate that. A colleague told me last night I needed to try and find a niche market, a group who would enjoy my work. It’s hard. I like being isolated, it’s hard to connect. I feel too unique and like there’s nobody like me so I can’t be bothered. But yes maybe I need to try.
Give yourself a bit of a push. Have a go --- what have you got to lose?