Lately, my days have been filled with the excitement and frustration of a new creative challenge.

I am currently experimenting with making accessories using only natural materials. My dream is to create pieces that are gentle on the skin while beautifully capturing the essence of nature itself.

But wow, it is incredibly difficult…!

I am feeling so frustrated right now because I just can’t seem to get the “transparency” I’m aiming for. When it hardens, it turns cloudy or cloudy-white, hiding the beautiful materials inside like frosted glass.

“Is it simply impossible to achieve both durable strength and crystal-clear transparency using only natural ingredients?”

I find myself asking this question over and over, and there are moments when I feel thoroughly discouraged and ready to give up. Changing formulas little by little like a science experiment—only to fail and start over—takes way more patience than I ever imagined.

But still, I don’t want to give up.

Precisely because it’s not easy, the joy of finally achieving that perfect, clear radiance will be worth it. Until I can create something I am truly proud to share, I’ve decided to keep facing these beautiful failures just a little longer.

It feels like taking one step forward and two steps back, but I would be so grateful if you would cheer me on. I hope next time I can show you a piece where the inner beauty shines through perfectly!

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