Getting Started

I have had an on-going love affair with beads for decades.  In the 1980's I learned peyote stitch from a friend.  Shortly thereafter, in the gift shop at Cahokia Mounds, I discovered "Indian Bead-Weaving Patterns" by Horace Goodhue; a book which remains a favorite.  Back then, I mostly worked with seed beads, but I picked up a enough skills with wire to make simple loop earrings.  Seed beads remain my favorite.  I have sold my jewelry to family and friends since then.  I have sold at craft fairs and fund raisers as well as though family members who sell fine silver jewelry.  Now, it is time to become more professional in my sales.

I will be focusing on two new venues:

• On-line
• More and better venues

My plan for this blog is to write about beads and my jewelry because it is one of my passions.  In addition, I want to write about the process of professionalizing my jewelry sales.