[Jewelry making - Article 01002] - Re: [Orchid] Non-traditional, non-precious materials

[Augest]

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Hi Deborah,

    I just wanted to tell you not to be discouraged. There is this myth
    among people who make jewelry that everything that's not precious
    stones and metal is not worth undertaking. I, myself, feel
    completely the opposite. Unfortunately, unique pieces have to find
    unique wearers. I learned this the hard way when I produced a
    collection of pieces that merged Art Deco with Mod influences. I
    thought these pieces were incredible...but not many people agreed.
    However, the ones that DID agree went absolutely crazy for them. I
    still have some that haven't sold, but one thing I learned is that
    everything sells eventually. It might be two years later, but
    EVENTUALLY they will sell. I decided after the deco/mod collection,
    that instead of making a lot of pieces, I would now only make about
    4. That way if the stuff bombs out, I don't have too many to unload.
    Jewelry is my hobby and I love it. I wouldn't do it full time,
    because I would probably starve, but I'll never give it up. Congrats
    to you for selling to boutiques. I haven't got the nerve up to even
    try, although I did sell to one that saw my work in a show. I like
    the way you call your pieces "small paintings." I refer to my jewlery
    as "fine-costume" because my materials have some value (sterling,
    gold-filled) and it's too good to be called just costume. You can see
    my work at www.crybabydesigns.com and at www.crybabydesigns.etsy.com.
    The Art Deco/Mod pieces are under the name of Mod Hop at my website.
    Let me know what you think. 

Always,
Augest Derenthal
Cry Baby Designs

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