Monday, September 21, 2009

Possible new artfire guild

I am toying with the idea of starting a new artfire guild for recommending fellow artisans for custom work. Do people often ask you to make them things you can't or dont want to make? And you try to tell them about artfire and how easy it is to search for items but they just nod and stare blankly? Do you then go on artfire yourself, find the precise thing they are looking for and send them the link, only to find out they have gone to the mall of all places in search of said item? THis is something that happens to me a lot. oh wow your jewelry is pretty, but its not very me. Do you know someone who does work with beachglass? Or can you make me a ring? SIx month ago I would have spent time and money trying to satisfy every customers wants just so I wouldnt dissapoint them. Now, I only accept custom work that I am comfortable with and enjoy doing. But wouldn't it be wonderful if we could easily fufill all of these needs for custom items by forming a network of artisans who will commit to sending a personal email and working with customers referred by fellow artisans ? I think it would widen our collective customer base tremendoulsy, especially at this time of year. If you are interested, let me know and I will send you an invite.

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