[Jewelry making - Article 00611] - [Orchid] Getting unstuck

[aimee]

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    Just some advice from a person in a similar situation... 

    I've been building my "career" as a jeweler for a few years now
    during this time I have been taking night classes at a local college
    to enhance my skills, and I work part time in an un-related field 

    I produce for retail/wholesale designs that are WELL within my
    skills/abilities and continue to experiment with new techniques or
    more difficult designs which I either keep or give as presents and if
    I'm not happy with the results I put it in the scrap metal pile to be
    used for casting 

    I would also suggest using silver and synthetic stones to experiment
    with (dirt cheap) before using anything from your treasure trove 

    I'm guessing from you tone in the email that you are putting too
    much pressure on yourself to produce technically difficult pieces I
    suggest just figuring out what are some designs that you can produce
    without stress and a few months down the road you may be "in the
    groove" enough to tackle the more difficult designs - and one at a
    time for your sanity! 

    meanwhile keep reading orchid for inspiration and help 

good luck
Aimee Kennedy

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