[Jewelry making - Article 00011] - Re: [Orchid] The Jeweler, The Custom Piece and your Inventory

[Kimberly Starbard]

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>     Why does this happen? Do you not feel that your work is worth that
>     much? Do you not believe what you do has value? As someone who
>     routinely sells pieces in the $4-5000 range I can tell you that I
>     don't break out in hives, but just the opposite. 

    It's not that I don't think my things are worth it. I know I make
    very nice jewelry and I have a very good vision of the beauty of what
    I will make in the near future. However, I think it has more to do
    with the fact that I live in 'the land of make believe'. Around here,
    a lot of people have 5000 sq ft houses, beautiful furniture, dress
    their kids in Ralph Lauren....and can't afford to buy an extra cup of
    coffee in their day. It's probably more because I can see right thru
    their disguise. 

    A little background might help. My Dad left when I was very young.
    We grew up very modestly. I went in the military and worked my way
    through college. Up until a few years ago, I could always tell you
    exactly how much I had in my wallet. So, here I am....My husband is
    director of an IT dept. We live in a very nice place and I don't give
    a 2nd thought to an extra cup of coffee. 

    It's not that I'm insecure about my work. I feel sorry for them. 

    In another post, someone mentioned (it may have even been you) that,
    when they started to work with a little gold, it added "intrinsic
    value" to the work. I have to admit, I am a major victim of
    advertising campaigns and I really very badly want to work with gold. 


    My husband calls me an underwear gnome.....A while ago, we saw a
    cartoon where the underwear gnomes were planning to take over the
    World. They outlined their plan on a chalkboard. Step 1 collect
    underwear Step 2 rule the World....there was nothing in between, get
    it? Step 1 for me is 'make jewelry' Step 2 is make lots of money and
    be highly successful...I need to fill in the middle. 

    I know my posts go all over the place. I get on a rant sometimes. 

Kim
Kim Starbard
http://www.kimstarbarddesigns.com
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