[Jewelry making - Article 01787] - Re: [Orchid] Comments from adults at shows

[Lisa Gallagher]

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    Sue, regarding the comments you've received about having so many
    different styles, I'm glad it worked mostly in your favor that one
    day the woman openly accused you of just buying and selling. I
    certainly hope that the majority of people understand that a
    creative person doesn't always have just one set style. I say that as
    someone who also works in a variety of styles. I like a lot of
    different things, and I make what I like! Simple! Whenever I do a
    show, I make sure that everyone coming in to my booth (well, trying
    not to sound like a broken record) knows that I MAKE the chains, I
    MAKE the filigree, I MAKE the findings, and even some of the beads &
    cabs & such too. Many times I hear them make comments about there
    being a wide variety, and usually they say that with a good tone in
    their voices. Now & then I hear that with a slight "can't you make up
    your mind what you want to do" tone, but that's pretty rare, so I
    ignore it. ;-) I'm happy to say, though, that I've never gotten a
    serious impression that someone doesn't believe that I actually make
    everything. That's a good idea, though, just in case, to have
    pictures of your shop & of you making pieces. I am able to, though,
    and often have been asked to, explain the steps involved in making a
    piece (particularly filigree, with which most people can't
    comprehend the work invovled) so it should be clear I actually did
    the work. Anyway, cheers to you for making what you like, and not
    feeling like you MUST stick to one thing in particular. :-) 

Lisa
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