Greetings- I am back. I am not a new subscriber just an oldie that switched email addresses. I did not properly introduce myself when I first signed on a few years ago. I am a retired teacher and am able to make jewelry now as full time as I want to, that is, when I am not working with my 3 horses. Slowly I am improving my silversmith skills. I hope my jewelry designing and sales will provide a little income for me over time. Sales from my home and traveling to art shows is what I have been doing to promote myself this past 2 years. Marketing is my biggest issue- I don't enjoy it and am not good at it. My new years resolution will be to improve my exposure and to increase my customer base. A wonderful prosperous new year I wish to all other Orchid members. Jean Menden www.jmendensilver.com; www.jmendensilver.com BeAD HABIT Silversmith