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Applying techniques from other disciplines, or, indeed, any influences from the world around us, can lead jewelers to experiment. Experimentation and chance are key to innovative results. If you only draw inspiration from other jewelers, it can be difficult to avoid making derivative work and harder to find your own voice or style. Sometimes having an in-depth knowledge of a certain field and the “correct” way of doing things can inhibit a fresh approach. For instance, Beppe Kessler’s sewn balsa wood pieces came from her having a textile background and seeing what was possible across another material. It is also exciting to see a material used in an unexpected and hitherto unseen way. Manami Aoki soaks her wood then hammers the end grain until the fibers separate, and then sculpts it into tufts reminiscent of hair.