2008 Jewelry Goals

Time to set goals for the new year!

In 2008, I plan to:
1. Get more proficient with PMC. I did make a couple of pieces yesterday and today, and they turned out okay for first attempts. I had a LOT of fun firing them...not scared of the torch anymore (but I still respect it!). So this year, I'd like to continue to work with the medium, and produce some pieces good enough to sell. :-)

2. Work with that torch. Yes, it's just a little baby butane torch, but there are a lot of things I can do with it. Soldering, making my own head pins, just for a start. I have some really good resources for soldering, and this will be the year I learn to do it!

3. Grow my jewelry business through higher end and more personal showings. Craft shows are good and fine, and I have a few that are still my "bread and butter"...but I'd like to work at developing a broader audience for my work. That means checking out art shows, working with some guilds/organizations, and being choosy in where I take my work.

4. Create one piece per week. No stress here in meeting a published deadline, but if I can create one quality piece per week, I'll be miles ahead by next holiday season! Also, I want to create some jewelry that's "mine"...but if it's for sale, I need to photograph it, list it, and market it!

5. Finally, I'm setting a goal to write one article/project/review for Beading Help Web per week. I want to inundate you with new things to read about and try! You can help me out by letting me know if there's something specific you'd like to read about...just email me at beadingpublisher@consumerhelpweb.com!

Your turn...what do you want to learn or improve on in 2008? What are you looking forward to...a beading trip, taking a class, starting your own business? I'd love to hear your plans for the coming year!

Labels: 2008 goals, PMC, torch

posted by Beading Help Web Editorial Team at 6:00 PM |