The Cows Need to Get to Work!

Cow Coming Home

Hello! Summer is coming to an end here and I am *still* working on getting my little jewelry business going. I am having such fits and starts with it! It is very frustrating but I am not losing my hope - or my desire - to do it, which is a very good sign for me (since I can have a tendency to lose interest when I begin to understand things more.)

Right now I am in the process of expanding my jewelry to include necklaces, bracelets and rings (and maybe even hair-clips in the future). I am also wanting to expand my technique. Currently I melt the glass into enamel by using a stable flame into which I dangle the metal pieces but what if I kept the metal piece stable and dangled the flame instead? (I would do it very carefully, of course!) Hmmmmm. Sounds interesting! There are many options to explore and I am excited to see what results they bring.

I am also planning ahead to two winter shows I am hoping to do and I'm working on a long-term plan to have my own website (not just Etsy) and sell wholesale.

So many things to do!

I have to admit that it's challenging for me to be so excited about so many things I want to do and then to struggle with finding the time (and discipline!) to get to work just *doing* it! I am good at thinking up ideas until the cows come home those cows need to get to work!

Still at It!

So I'm still here and still working on my enamel jewelry. I've had one show so far this year and I now have another one coming up in a month. I'm quite excited for this one since I've done it in the past with my photography prints and cards and I know that it's a very creative, artistic and eclectic show. In addition, it's in a very lovely park location with a lake. As long as the weather cooperates I think it will be a great way to spend the day and I hope to see you there!