While inquiring various students about their unique hobbies, Inkwell got the chance to in- terview Green Tie Lynn Suh about her love for creativity through [through the medium of] clay, jewlrey, and origami crafting.

[Inkwell] How did you get into clay-making and jewelry and origami?

[Lynn Suh] Last summer I was very bored because of moving. Therefore, there wasn’t anything fun to do. I had a huge art block, [and felt like] there wasn’t much to do with pen and paper.

A lot of my friends and fav[orite] influencers make jewelry and it really caught my attention. I haven’t made [any] in years, so it was nice to continue where I left off [and] maybe expand my old creations into something bigger.

I was super into clay making and sculpting be- cause my old art teacher encouraged me to con- tinue ceramics and pottery during the summer. I took her suggestion, and it instantly became one of my favorite hobbies. I don’t make origami all the time, but if I were to get super bored, I would make tiny pieces to save as a collection. I like collecting small trinkets as much as I like making them.

[Inkwell] Is there a specific reason for this love of creating art? Does it calm you down, help you focus, or just let you have fun?

[Lynn Suh] There are many reasons to why I en- joy clay-making, origami, and jewelry-making. First, you can make these for yourself and oth- ers. These skills can benefit your life when it comes to last minute gifts. Or if you’re very broke.

It does calm me down, but it can be frustrating

at some times. The main reason why I enjoy doing this is because, I can proceed to make whatever I want. I can make cool designs, patterns and dec- orations that brighten my room. It does help me focus and express my creativity.

[Inkwell] What advice would you give to someone just getting into this hobby?

[Lynn Suh] My advice would be to relax and re- member that this is just for fun. When I first started clay-making, I jumped right onto an advanced challenge. Before deciding to make a huge masterpiece, I suggest [starting smaller] and explor[ing] what you can do before moving onto stressful, time consuming, highly detailed sculptures.

Obviously, this is for fun, so there is no need to force yourself to do something, but I would stay chill with it the first few times. This advice goes the same for jewelry making and origami. Make simple things that you think you can do, before moving onto master level

These words from Suh go beyond just artistic creations, but apply to all with recreational interests.
While crafting is not that sanctuary for every- one, Suh’s words still apply. Hobbies do not have to be great, amount to anything, or be intense- ly difficult, instead they are there to evoke joy, continue passion, and provide peace, adding beauty to the good of our lives.

There can be immense pressure to be great or to create something magnificent and personal, but just as Suh has said, start small and let it grow from there.