[Jewelry making - Article 00093] - Re: [Orchid] A Jewelry Buyer's Guide

[Judy Willingham]

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    Hello Ron, et al Orchidland, 	You've brought up another good thought 
    - 

>       ... a little pamphlet which describes the advantages and
>     disadvantages of the various popular chains, usages which damage
>     chains  ( wearing chains while sleeping, etc. ) and life
>     expectancies in given usages.

    Logical.  Let people know the appropriate applications and the
    limitations associated with various designs and materials.  No
    matter what a consumer is purchasing, the first point in the
    decision tree is how the item will be used.  If you're wanting a
    vehicle to transport kids to soccer practice, you don't buy a
    pick-up, you buy a van.  If you want a chain you can wear
    constantly, you don't buy a fine herringbone, you buy a sturdy wheat
    or curb chain. 

    	The main problem I see is how to be both comprehensive, yet short. 
    A series with each brochure covering an area is how most folks do
    it.  I would be curious to see the Jewelers of America's materials. 
    Guess I'll have to find someone locally who is a member. 

    	I haven't given up on composing a short hand-out on selecting
    well-made jewelry, with my logo and info on it.  Now I also want to
    include a little about matching use to design/materials. 	Thanks Ron
    for your thoughtful ideas.  Also thanks to Hanuman for his ongoing
    dedication to these exchanges through Orchid. 	Judy in Kansas, where
    we're again needing rain.  The farmers are losing both hair and
    sleep over the weather! 

Judy M. Willingham, R.S.
Biological and Agricultural Engineering
237 Seaton Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan  KS  66506
(785) 532-2936

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