This last sunday while attending a yoga class the teacher was talking about why creative people relax before creating. I realized that the creative process requires me to relax in thought before I begin to work. The way I start is to pickup up one of my tools and start very slowly to work on my metal. Then I short of melt into the work adn loose myself into the work. Time is lost, many hours can go by and I am not aware of the passing. When I use multiple tools the process becomes even more enjoyable/creative. Even a pen or pencile can start a process. These are some of the joys of my work in metal. The ideas I have for me must come out of my head and on to paper, then to metal. The for some reason call it creative a blow is made or a new work is formed.
Sorry I have not got back to you as I have been busy building. Thank you for your comments. I am always looking for creative ways to use tools and materials. It is very hard to find other artisans who do the same.