[Jewelry making - Article 00335] - Re: [Orchid] Approaching stores and consignment contracts?

[susannah wiseman]

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    hello everyone,

    i've noticed that no-one seems to have addressed the last question in
    the original post; namely, how many of what to submit for
    consignment? 

    myself, have been working up an inventory, and sometimes find myself
    in a slight panic of not feeling like i have enough inventory, or
    worse, not enough of the "right" kind of inventory. (rings vs
    earrings, vs pendants/necklaces, vs brooches, etc.) 

    have jabbered for years about being an "independant artist," and
    through past experiences have decided that consignment is the best
    option for me at this time. would like some sort of insight re:
    inventory. my problem is that i have tons of ideas for multiple
    varieties of materials, but i don't feel i have enough pieces of
    each variety to constitute a "line". how many pieces should be in a
    line? also, i don't feel i can combine my disparate ideas because i
    feel it would look like the resulting line was created by a
    committee. of clowns. in my head. i really want to avoid looking
    like a flake to prospective gallery/store owners. 

    also, how do i find galleries interested in selling art jewelry? in
    san antonio, where i live, i have the "cheaper in Mexico" threat
    dangled over me on a regular basis, and i need to find places in
    areas that a)have people with lots of disposable income, and b)the
    ability to appreciate the artistic value of jewelry that isn't made
    of gold/diamonds/platinum. i'm wanting to put together a kit with a
    brochure, artist resume, artist statement, mini-portfolio, but how
    do i find the proper places to send it? 

    i'm sure someone in this awesome forum can help me, thanks Hanuman! 

Susannah Garcia
Moonshine Metal Creations
dragonbuilderqueen AT yahoo.com

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