do differently?

Looking back now, I would have asked more questions in the beginning. The process of defining and refining my piece was nothing short of exhausting (if not educational, at least). I am proud of the form i created, though if given the opportunity would better provide a surface on which to place the hinge - three knuckles totaling 1 cm in length is entirely too small for a piece with such a heavy exterior. The gold flake is something I will definitely change in time for final critique - my original plan focused on live moss contained within the vials. I feel this approach will just as easily convey the preciousness of the material within the vial, though with a much more understated grace.