
Before starting work, I went out for a short drive and saw the ocean.
The spring air was hazy, and I stood gazing at the horizon in its gentle slumber.
Life on the island always offers a gentle rest for the eyes.
And today again, as I feel the spring breeze…

I began shaping its surface.
Using a rough metal file, I filed it down decisively.
I formed a gentle curve little by little.
Metal fragments scattered across the workbench, catching the light.
I found myself watching its beauty, then kept adding touches.

Remembering the plum blossoms I had seen on my way home from the sea.

I gave the surface a gentle curve, leaving the sides flat.
It’s a gentle yet crisp form.
I could feel the solid weight of the yellow gold.
With the inside rounded, it should feel comfortable to wear.
With this, the shaping of his ring is complete.
Our process is now a little past halfway.
Work In Progress












