As stated above, coins are my favorite for this type of design- especially those with beautiful symbolism and a donut hole through the center!  Other possibilities include metal or stone washers, vintage brooches, buttons and pins, poker chips and checkers, or just create your own element out of textured or embellished metal!  

Absolutely not.  Any item mentioned above would work when appropriate design considerations are made.  You also don't have to have an object with a hole in the center- this is only necessary if you're wanting to incorporate the tube setting detail as I do in the course.  Finally, while I do think that round objects are the easiest for learning the swivel frame technique, this also is a suggestion and not a hard rule.  Experimentation and exploration are always encouraged, and I'm happy to help you along no matter what element you choose!

Things happen, plans change, life evolves.  I get it.  When you purchase this or any other online course from me, it's yours.  There is no expiration date, no deadline, no schedule to follow.  

All video demonstrations are pre-recorded and organized in your student dashboard, so you can login and access them whenever you like.  This dashboard makes it simple to keep track of where you left off, toggle between different courses, access the provided links for sourcing tools and raw materials, and take advantage of student discount codes. PDF handouts are both downloadable and printable which makes keeping information near your bench super easy.  

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Ahhhh.  Such a sticky question and I'm glad you asked.

My perspective is this: don't be in a rush to sell what you make in courses, as you'll automatically hinder your ability to learn without pressure and create without judgement.  Being a student and being a working artist both require immense focus and deliberate effort... don't cheat yourself and dilute your attention to either by tackling both at the same time.

That being said, I hope you do use the techniques I teach you in your own work!  From an intellectual property standpoint, I really don't care if you sell pieces like the projects made in my courses; however, my hope is that you, as an artist rather than a mimic, will further develop and explore the possibilities of what you've only just begun to tackle here.  More specifically, I hope you're able to take these projects as the introductory experiences they are intended to be and infuse them with your own strengths, style and signature, then go!  Sell away knowing you're both educated and authentic.  These are things I want for your growth and potential, not my protection.

Finally, technique is largely universal and free of ownership... but please don't turn around and teach my projects.