The battery stayed on the table

A partial light test covered one side of a black jacket while the battery sat safely beside it. The wire moved well until it reached the shoulder. That single bend explained the state of the work better than a polished image could.

Leave the next decision visible

Becoming means there is a physical question in the room. The result may be a failed attachment, a dim stone, a cracked pastry form, or a better route through the sleeve. I keep that stage visible because the next decision can still change the work.