[Jewelry making - Article 00995] - Re: [Orchid] Starting Out

[John Donivan]

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Bravo Kim,

    Yes,as I speak for myself & possibly other metalsmiths, we have been
    through this situation too. This seems to be the start of a very good
    year for you. It sounds like your work is maybe better done
    technically, more in tune with the market place & probably at a
    higher level of quality-along with the pricing...I've been doing this
    for 27 years along with my husband, had my share of rejection,
    acceptance and can now say I have sold a major piece at the California
    Museum in Oakland Ca. It was a combination of brooch, pearl neclace &
    enhancer. It was a collaboration of an idea (stone & metal were
    chosen by me, John & several metalsmiths). I've enclosed two
    attachments of the item. Although I am a working jeweler for stores &
    private clientel, I have shown for years in various local shows and
    have also faced the back of the room, tucked in the corner. I've been
    critiqued for the positive & negative aspects...For shows now,I make
    the design to please myself first, but I keep in mind the potential
    buyer & try to make the item appealing to them too and give them a
    bang for their buck...They are after all, the ones who will wear this
    art...Again, congratulations & carry on!!!!!!! 

Cheers, Jo-Ann Maggiora Donivan

 
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