[Jewelry making - Article 00716] - Re: [Orchid] [Contact] Manufacturer

[Neilthejeweler]

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    Reading between the lines I might assume you don't have facilities
    or experience to make this design. I would suggest you develop a
    relationship with a local trade shop, the kind that does repairs etc
    for your local jeweler. In this way you will have immediate feedback
    regarding the feasibility and costs of your ideas. 

    Honestly, most manufacturing concerns probably will not want to deal
    with the occasional one-off from someone they don't know. They are
    geared to quantity production and repeat customers. This doesn't mean
    you cannot find a maker to suit your needs, though, but it will take
    some looking and (maybe?) some false starts. False starts drain your
    bank account. 

    Either way you'll need to appear as a professional. Get a tax number
    etc etc. if you haven't already. Without all the official hoopla they
    may think you are a retail customer and charge you accordingly. 

    One resource for manufacturer leads would be the JCK industry guide.
    If you can't get a copy email me and I'll photocopy appropriate pages
    for you if you give me some parameters of the work you want done. 

best of luck
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