[Jewelry making - Article 00963] - [Orchid] Starting Out

[Kimberly Starbard]

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Hi everyone:

    I know there are many people on the list with much more experience
    than me, but I wanted to share the following just because there might
    be someone it may encourage (and my husband drops into a slightly
    comatose state when I talk about jewelry). 

    I show my work at a local art center at the holiday time. I have
    been doing this for 3 (?) years, with little success. This year was
    different for me and, although it may seem to be an extremely small
    victory, I am in the clouds today. My first year there I was set up
    all the way in the back corner, facing the wall. At the opening, I
    did everything I could...whitened my teeth and flashed neon smiles,
    jumped up and down, etc etc...to get people to notice me. The second
    year, I tried a little less, got a little discouraged, but put on a
    brave face (at least I had better spot in the gallery). This year, I
    didn't go to the opening. I told my husband, "next year, the kids go
    to school full-time, if nothing happens for me, I will go back to
    being an accountant" He said "don't go back to working for the man" I
    laughed. 

    Things changed. I priced it right. I caught on to what the ladies
    wanted. The work "sold like hotcakes". They asked me to teach. I
    walked into the gallery yesterday to deliver my first order and there
    I was. My work is now front and center. You walk in the gallery and
    there I am, right in front of you. The best spot. Maybe, if I do
    well, I will make 100 or 200 a month plus my teaching, but that's not
    how I feel. I'm building a business, from the very start, all by
    myself. 

    Today, you could push me over with a feather. I hope to not have
    bored anyone into a semi-comatose state. I just wanted to send a
    small note of encouragement to anyone who has ever been put all the
    way in the back corner facing the wall. 

    Best regards and I wish you all success in the coming year

Kim Starbard
Cove Beads

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