[Jewelry making - Article 00040] - Re: [Orchid] Truth or dare survey

[LSHancock]

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Noel,

    100% of my income is derived from jewelry.  About 70% comes from
    custom jobs and stone setting and 30% comes from my own line of
    work.  However, my wife contributes to the household income.  She is
    a classically trained opera singer.  She contributes about 30% of
    the household income, which is pretty good considering that she also
    is a stay at home mom.  

    I've taken a pretty big hit from the economy the last couple of
    years.  You know it's bad when you're a jeweler and December is
    almost the worst month of the year.  

    I've gotten into some better shows this year and hope to continue
    that trend, but I also am doing more advertising of my custom work,
    manufacturing and setting which has always done well during slower
    economic cycles. 

    Interesting idea Noel, how about you? Are you going to tell? 

Larry


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