[Jewelry making - Article 00096] - Re: [Orchid] Truth or dare survey

[Jim Reitze]

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    basically 100%, but...... most of that is from repair work, not
    creating.  My first year in this location, about 95% was repairs, the
    rest split between wholesale of my own products and special orders. 
    This past year, about 80% repairs, so things are heading in the right
    direction.  Our only non-jewelry related income is my wife's stint as
    an instructor at the local ski resort for the very short season here,
    but that really doesn't make a sizeable impact. I would also note
    that being 100% dependent on an industry that is so effected by the
    whims of the economy can be more than a little scary from time to
    time.  We have made our living this way for most of the past 16
    years, and I have been doing this for over 25.  Hope this helps,
    feel free to ask more questions.  I'll answer as best I can so long
    as it doesn't get too personal. Jim


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