[Jewelry making - Article 00604] - Re: [Orchid] Why Young People Care About Handmade Things

[Kimberly Starbard]

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Hi,

>     I have no problem with hobbyists but I think business education is
>     sorely lacking in this country 

    I am, by no means, a seasoned veteran in jewelry or anything, but I
    think, in the beginning, there may be a long (for me about 4 years)
    period of time where the maker of jewelry just doesn't "get
    it"....Some would no doubt say I still don't get it. I remember
    saying things like "but what about my art?" "I don't want to make
    lots of one thing, I'm an artist...my brain doesn't work like that"
    "I can't cost things out, it's just too many beads and I have no time
    left to be creative" At some point, earlier or later, it clicks.
    Making jewelry is creative, making money is creative, counting beads
    and coming up with a system of pricing is creative. It's all
    creative. It's true that there is a dire need for solid business
    training in the jewelry education field, but it's quite possible that
    the people just starting out still wouldn't get it, even if it was
    directly taught to them. It's something that comes with time and
    experience. 

    In Etsy, there are a lot of creative young people, full of energy.
    It's a very inspiring and exciting site in that respect. For those
    who are breaking the rules on it...I say they should be ousted...or
    maybe Etsy people should start another site just for them. I think
    we are underestimating the consumer a little here as well. Surely,
    the buyer can tell that these items are not handmade. I think those
    who cannot tell might be the "Home Shopping Network" kind of customer
    and I don't really attract that kind of customer anyway. 

Kim Starbard
http://www.kimstarbarddesigns.com
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