[Jewelry making - Article 00960] - Re: [Orchid] Jewelry art grants

[Amery]

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Altana,

    I started out working as a sales person and then managing a retail
    jewelry store. The owner specialized in handmade and custom jewelry,
    taught classes, and everyone there made some sort of jewelry be it
    wire-work, fabrication, wax-carving, etc.... we had the gambit
    covered. 

    As part of my manager's salary, he sold my jewelry on consignment,
    gave me a very generous portion of the sales (more than the
    customary 50%) and taught me loads about the business. I still had
    time to pursue a few wholesale shows on the side, building my
    wholesale business while learning about the retail side. An
    invaluable experience. 

    I worked there for about 5 years, started out full-time and then
    worked my way down to part-time until my wholesale business picked
    up. Eventually, I couldn't juggle both the job and my business and I
    phased out my working at the store. I still go back and help around
    holidays if I have the time. 

    I consider myself very lucky to have had such a positive working
    experience which allowed me the time to pursue my wholesale business
    on the side. 

    I don't know of many people (that aren't independently wealthy) that
    can work on their business full time right out of the gate without
    having another source of income. It takes time and money to build a
    following and to find the right avenues to sell your work, be it
    wholesale or retail. Your work also goes through a change as you
    learn what will sell and to whom. 

    But, this is the BEST! job I've ever had! Good luck finding your
    path, 

Amery 
Amery Carriere Designs
Romantic Jewelry with an Edge
www.amerycarriere.com
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