I spent the entire day making holiday dangle earrings for the craft show I'm participating in come November. While I liked the idea at first.... all that sparkle and bling that comes with Swarovski crystals... by mid-day I had had enough. I made 22 pairs of gold and silver ear wires. Then I cut 22 pairs tiny gauge sterling and gold filled chains in varying lengths. Then I made 22 pairs of pave crystal ball bobbles..... exhausting.... and BORING! I much prefer making one of a kind pieces. But alas, a wise person I met at a metal smithing class told me that you have to make a lot of THAT (to sell) so that you can DO WHAT YOU REALLY WANT TO DO! (hopefully to sell)
THAT (below)
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| Swarovski crystal pave holiday ball dangle earrings. |
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| A day's work. |
WHAT I REALLY WANT TO DO (below)
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| One of a kind silk wrapped choker and earrings. |
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| Glass beads and Catholic medallion. |
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