Christina Michie: Creative Castings - When Life Changes in an Instant, Allowing Curiosity to Take the Wheel, & Balancing Multiple Interests

I wouldn’t say I have a love hate relationship with casting, but I would say it’s complicated. On one hand it feels like I really need to gear up for it mentally because each time is an experiment and it’s a long process. But when it works, which thankfully has been more often than not, I’m left with a handful of shiny things to weave into my work. On the days I’ve felt a little more blocked, I’ve sat at my bench and carved crude rings from wax and it’s honestly quite cathartic. Maybe one day I will cast them, but I’m a hand fabricator at heart.  My guest today is Christina Michie, and she (on the other hand) has wax and molten silver running through her veins. An accomplished metalsmith, her curiosity to learn as much as she could about the craft led her to wax carving and casting. Initially for herself, but she quickly discovered that other jewelers wanted to purchase her castings to incorporate in their work and Creative Casting was born.  I really enjoyed talking with Christina and her enthusiasm for the craft and for learning. We talk about the impact of personal experiences on creativity and the challenge of balancing multiple creative pursuits. Christina shares her insights on navigating social media, reducing overwhelm with good organization and focus, finding her niche in the jewelry industry, and managing burnout. Follow Christina... Instagram: @creative_castings Website: www.creativecastingsandmore.com If you are enjoying this podcast and would like to support an episode or join the Slowmade Collective, please visit www.slomadepodcast.com. I'm so grateful for your support!