[Jewelry making - Article 00631] - Re: [Orchid] Jewelry "Friends"

[Frank Finley]

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    I just tell my family (and it helps me find out my true friends as
    well) "This is a business. Please go to any other jewelry outlet and
    see if they give necklaces away for free." I had to do this early on,
    there was some or the other thread I got it from, the one about
    working from home. you don't want people to stop by the house and
    pester you while working for your business. The same goes for
    friends. My family (we're all a bunch of indians) all really love
    silver and turquoise. So at Xmas time I spend a bit of time, and
    materials spent with money I'd spend on them anyway, and make them
    something unique. Well, at least one of them a year. Keeps them
    guessing, and makes it a better gift. I'd rather surprise them than
    have them expect it all the time. 

    Disclaimer: I really am an indian. The federal government calls
    dealings with us "Federal Indian Policy" and "Federal Trust
    Responsibility" so I call myself an indian. I even have a pedigree,
    1/2 CS&KT Tribal Member, no XXXXXXXX. Sorry, it's been a rough week.

Frank A. Finley
Salish Silver
Handmade Indian Jewelry
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