Every artist faces resistance, the pause before the breakthrough. In this three-part series from The Jeweler’s View, metalsmith and creative business coach Courtney Gray explores how makers can move through resistance, trust the process, and take imperfect action to find lasting flow and confidence in their craft.

Mistakes happen—especially when you’re working with gold. In this episode of The Jeweler’s View, master goldsmith Jeanette Caines and I get real about meltdowns, torch fear, and why failure is the fastest path to mastery. We talk about the emotional side of goldsmithing, how to move from panic to confidence, and the value of refining—not just metal, but your mindset.