{"id":3380,"date":"2009-03-28T03:26:13","date_gmt":"2009-03-28T10:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=3380"},"modified":"2009-03-26T18:47:51","modified_gmt":"2009-03-27T01:47:51","slug":"overcoming-creative-blocks-polymer-clay-artists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/overcoming-creative-blocks-polymer-clay-artists\/3380\/","title":{"rendered":"Overcoming Creative Blocks – Tips for Polymer Clay Artists"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Polymer<\/p>\n

Things You Can Do To Prevent Artistic Dry Spells From Getting The Better Of You:
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Do you ever experience creative blocks? Or find yourself in need of inspiration but, are unsure where your ‘artistic muse’ is<\/span> hiding?<\/span><\/p>\n

I am often surprised to hear people say they have trouble with creativity. A lack of inspiration is almost a foreign concept to me. In fact, most of the time my brain is so filled with ideas that it can be overwhelming.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the past I’ve thought about getting a job in one of those ‘think tanks’ where you get paid to sit around in a room, throwing out ideas to people in white lab coats… behind one-way mirrors… frantically taking notes. You know… like in the movies. Not really sure if those kinds of places are for real, or if I’m just letting my imagination run wild again :)<\/span><\/p>\n

Anyway, although I rarely experience creative dry spells, I do know that it is a problem for some. However, these creative blocks are temporary. And there are ways to find inspiration again. Even if your muse has been in hiding for awhile.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some of things to try when you get stuck for ideas:<\/span><\/p>\n