[Jewelry making - Article 00632] - Re: [Orchid] Wholesaling one-offs

[Kimberly Starbard]

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Hi Mr. McCafferty:

>     Unfortunatly we live in a capitalistic sociaty, where the average
>     buyer is looking for the best deal at the best price, period. Most
>     people couldn't either tell the difference, or care if a piece was
>     painstakenly made by your hand or churned off a machine. 

    I'm sorry, sometimes, I have a tendency to be vague. In my original
    post, i was trying to agree with you on this point, and I do agree.
    I have discussions with my husband on this all the time, as he is a
    steadfast in his faith in capitalism. 

    I'm saying I have a profitable product ( a very good product) but
    I'm nervous about debuting (sp?) at my first large retail show in
    July. The way it is going, I will sell a lot and I will also get a
    lot of orders. I want to be able to satisfy demand, but am a bit
    confused as to the point at which someone should take on help. I can
    only work a couple of hours a day right now. In the fall, I can go to
    30 hours a week. Hiring someone because i cannot even work full time
    seems kinda lame to me. I am trying not to push everything too fast
    as I tend to get in over my head. 

    What I said was, "make a lot of things fast pretty much sums it up"
    What I mean is, I have talked with a lot of artists and read a lot of
    posts on the subject of making money. it seems to me that the artists
    who make wonderful, beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces don't
    (unfortunately) make a lot of money. Is it either respect,
    admiration, and limelight or make money? Is there really anyone who
    has done both? 

    I am very happy selling lots and lots of jewelry. it pays for a lot
    of classes and a nice Christmas trip to see George Carlin. :) 

    When people look at the pretty beaded bracelets I make and say
    things like "what beautiful artwork" I smile and nod, but I know that
    what I produce is a product. Noel makes art. 

Best Wishes
Kim Starbard
Cove Beads

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