[Jewelry making - Article 00102] - Re: [Orchid] How often do you "start over"

[James Miller]

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    I can honestly say, very rarely. When I am starting a new project, I
    always do a dry run, making a sample part of the item in copper.
    This serves two purposes, it shows me that my method of manufacture
    in metal is workable, and it also gives me an idea on actual
    manufacturing times. One major benefit of this method is that I have
    a growing box full of copper patterns that remind me of the jobs
    that I have made over the years. I have been asked if I will ever
    produce a book, showing my work from a career of 46 years in this
    trade so far, does anyone on orchid have any experience on selecting
    a suitably interested publisher for such a project. I have kept
    records of all of my work and have written a 50,000 word biography of
    my work life so far, along with a collection of over 100 high quality
    photographs of my unique work. I recently wrote to a well known art
    and craft book publisher in the USA, namely "Thames & Hudson" and
    have not yet received a reply. Any advice from Orchid members would
    be greatly appreciated. 

Peace and good health to you all
James Miller an English goldsmith.
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