[Jewelry making - Article 00601] - Re: [Orchid] Why Young People Care About Handmade Things

[Kimberly Starbard]

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Hi Alorinna

>     It's frustrating at times, because there is no way that real
>     handmade can compete with this

    Yes there is. Make something that doesn't look anything like what is
    out there already. People are always saying things to me like "it
    doesn't have to be perfect" "don't be too hard on yourself" oh and
    the worst one yet..."'if it doesn't come out just right, put it on
    sale and have a 'seconds' table" The customer doesn't give me money
    for trying, they give me money for the ones that come out perfect.
    It has to be new, it has to be unique, and it has to be made by
    me...that's what they want. And I'm only just starting. I began
    making things when my son was 6 months old and now he is 9. I have
    been accepted to 2 premier New England shows this year and I have
    tried for at least 4 years to make it in. I'm one of the finalists
    for this year's Saul Bell Award (Swarovski crystal category) but,
    believe me, I have had many competition entries sent back "dear
    artist/crafts person" you know the rest. 

    It is frustrating, you are right about that, but it's also exciting.
    It's terribly challenging, but awesome. I hate it a lot and I get
    really mad when I don't win, but I love it. It's all I want to do. 

Kim Starbard
http://www.kimstarbarddesigns.com
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