You don’t *need* fancy tools, but they help. I started with a $5 magnifying glass and my phone. Now I use a cheap USB microscope—total game-changer for how to inspect small details.
Biggest mistake? Not having a system. I jot down notes or take pics with labels (e.g., “scratch near edge”). Makes it easier to track issues.
Also, natural light > artificial. Try near a window first.
Biggest mistake? Not having a system. I jot down notes or take pics with labels (e.g., “scratch near edge”). Makes it easier to track issues.
Also, natural light > artificial. Try near a window first.
