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Introduction
Howdy,
I've just completed my first series of designs. I'm self-taught, started with a pocketknife and carving wax, and have piece by piece built my workshop in my off-hours. I think my designs are pretty special (who doesn't), and thus far most boutiques have said my work is 'too different' which I take as a compliment. I don't have any capital which would give me stock or fees for shows. How to begin? How do I get my foot in the door? Any feedback on my designs, or this request would be much appreciated. Also, I am looking for: +Anyone in the Los Angeles area that needs a part-time apprentice. +Any guilds or associations in the are where I can interact with other jewelers. Regards, Robert Whsl.: http://www.robertseitz.info Retail: http://www.rdotell.etsy.com |
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On Jul 30, 8:17*am, Robert Seitz wrote:
Howdy, I've just completed my first series of designs. *I'm self-taught, started with a pocketknife and carving wax, and have piece by piece built my workshop in my off-hours. I think my designs are pretty special (who doesn't), and thus far most boutiques have said my work is 'too different' which I take as a compliment. *I don't have any capital which would give me stock or fees for shows. *How to begin? *How do I get my foot in the door? Any feedback on my designs, or this request would be much appreciated. Also, I am looking for: +Anyone in the Los Angeles area that needs a part-time apprentice. +Any guilds or associations in the are where I can interact with other jewelers. Regards, Robert Whsl.: *http://www.robertseitz.info Retail:http://www.rdotell.etsy.com Hi Robert, I'm also a fellow self taught beginner (been making for 12 months) who is new on Etsy. You have a good range of things for sale, whereas I don't have enough. Don't take this the wrong way, but some of your designs are a bit strange and "out there" - but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Looking at your store, you've got people who have marked you as a favourite so there's obviously a market for your designs. One observation that may help is that some of your designs could be cleaned up better than they are. Your anchor charm is really neat and the others (in my opinion) would look better if they were as neatly finished. This comes from someone who is constantly trying to improve my own finishing and sometimes failing miserably. ;-) I too am always open to criticism - it helps us to improve. Helen http://www.hillsgems.co.uk http://www.helensgems.etsy.com |
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