[Jewelry making - Article 00142] - Re: [Orchid] Truth or dare survey

[Noel Yovovich]

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    Grace-- Now you see why I started the survey-- I agree with what you
    say completely, especially the disconnect between what jurors want
    to see and what sells (or gets you...me...prizes). I want to comment
    that I think your adviser is wrong-- though, consider the source--
    I'm not one of those actually making money. I'd think that, once you
    make money, and possibly a reputation, selling trendy
    jump-on-the-wagon jewelry, it could be very hard to be taken
    seriously doing one-of-a-kind, serious jewelry. Plus, the market is
    different, so the earlier contacts might not benefit you. It is
    almost always necessary to take saleability into account-- one needs
    "pot-boilers" that will allow you to make the work you love, whether
    you can sell it at a profit or not. To "support your habit", as I
    think of it. But selling pieces need not mean selling out. I
    encourage you to continue to resist making things that repell you.
    It's about your soul, as well as your bank account. That's why my
    husband and I barely make ends meet, but at least we put our (lack
    of) money where our mouth is. If you just need to make money, become
    a plumber. Good luck!   --Noel 


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