[Jewelry making - Article 01065] - Re: [Orchid] Wholesaling one-offs

[William Russell]

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    Michael Rogers comments were so on the mark that I just had to
    comment. I've been a trade Jeweller for over 30 years in Australia
    and love making and designing jewellery. In that time so many people
    pass through my doors and especially large companies expecting that
    you pull designs out of the air like tricks from a magician's bag. 

    When I had a large workshop we at times had four or five different
    people complete part of a design and we came up with some amazing
    pieces because of all the input from so many talented people. shape,
    texture, colour, etc. 

    Sadly after all that time and 9/11 I now work for a retail outlet as
    a manager and have very little opportunity to use the skills I have
    as a designer and jeweller. In big business in Australia you are no
    longer referred to as a jeweller you are a "bench worker." 

    A truly demeaning expression if I have ever heard one. 

    To those that are trying to make a living at jewellery making I say
    go for it!!! Do what you love but realise it is a long and often not
    very profitable road. 

    Still I would rather be happy and comfortable than rich and
    miserable.

William
Go Orchid!!!!

 
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