[Jewelry making - Article 00637] - Re: [Orchid] BFA/MFA Vs technical training

[John Donivan]

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>     Rather, good design includes the idea that the piece must be
>     conveniently wearable, although PERHAPS the piece designed for
>     occasional wear might not exhibit the same ruggedness as a piece
>     intended as an engagement/wedding ring. 

    Wayne makes perhaps the most important point of all - that real
    jewelry is to be worn by real people. I'm sure it's great fun to make
    some gallery piece, but if you want to sell jewelry, the customer
    needs to put it on and feel like it belongs there, whatever it may
    be. 

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