I find making exploratory studies to be of great value when working with new materials and / or processes. Looking at the behaviour of component parts, particularly when combining in new ways or under different conditions, often leads to an unplanned or surprising outcome. Unexpected results are worth recording, they provide useful insight and thus the opportunity to either utilise or avoid the element of chance in future creations.
Understanding how things react and interact can open up all kinds of exciting possibilities and new directions. I love the freedom of this way of working!
