[Jewelry making - Article 01040] - Re: [Orchid] How others got started in jewelry making?

[J Morley]

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Atlanta,

    I think the best advice I have seen so far is going to junior
    colleges to try a few basic jewelry courses. I'm from Chicago
    originally and the Chicago area has great schools and museums.
    Financilly that is the best start for your money. Once you do that I
    would recommend Blaine Lewis new approach school. Old school learning
    is great but he has a well rounded view of the entire jewelry
    spectrum including cutting edge technology. Being a succesful jeweler
    is not just about learning how to make metal objects with your hands
    it is also about keeping abreast of the latest trends and tools in
    your business, gathering information and utilizing that information
    to become succesful, assuming that is your goal. Another
    consideration is where do you want to be in 5,10,15 years in your
    field? There are many paths in the jewelry industry.
    Design,manufacturing,restoration and repair,store owner, gallery
    owner,stone dealer,bench jeweler. Also you may want to weigh out the
    financial consideration. Do I want to design a line and travel 300
    days out of the years to shows?How much will I make after costs? Is
    my line dynamic enough to sell? Whole sale versus retail?Lastly, and
    this is my opinion. It takes years to become a master at most things.
    Figure out early on what direction you want to go, head in that
    direction and hold on and in twenty years you may look up from your
    bench and say to yourself, "Hey I'm prettyy good at this." 

Regards
J Morley/Goldsmith/Laser welding

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