[Jewelry making - Article 00366] - Re: [Orchid] First real production run

[Augest]

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Hello,

    I have limited knowledge in this area. I did production runs of
    thirty to fifty pieces at a time when I first started my jewelry
    line. Basically I looked at the parts of the design that were too
    time consuming to be feasible for one person to do (especially with my
    limited knowledge and work space) like casting, polishing, etc. Then
    I weighed the cost of having these things done for me against the
    cost (financial and timewise) of doing it myself. I had components of
    my original design cast with molds made, picked up my order, dropped
    it off at a polisher, and then took the finished components home
    about a week later. From there it was assembly line work at home. This
    was tedious as hell! Be careful, unless you have a bonifide way of
    selling all those pieces, don't put it into production. I saw that
    another poster told you to have the order in writing, and I have to
    agree. Although I never had a large order, I went ahead and made more
    pieces than I could sell, which ultimately gave me a lot of inventory
    that I am still trying to move two years later! Live and learn.
    Actually, it's more like, screw up and learn. But I haven't made the
    same mistake twice. Now I make about three pieces of a design and
    wait until they sell to make more. Granted, I am a hobby designer who
    only sells locally, but I had big dreams at one time. Best of luck to
    you! Don't fear mistakes, they are the best teachers. 

Augest Derenthal
Cry Baby Designs
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