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This is what the designersREPORT hopes to communicate to aspiring designers out there.  The author, a jewelry designer (like me!), advises us...

"...we all want to make jewelry and other fashion items that sell, but unless you have a crystal ball, it’s pretty much impossible to know this ahead of time. Also, as someone who has tried way too many times to guess what will sell, I can tell you that it’s not always a good thing because sometimes I think things will sell that I really don’t like making...

I’m not saying that designers should not be aware of fashion trends. In fact, I think this is helpful and important, but it should not totally guide your designing direction."

I often get caught up thinking too much about what others would like instead of making jewelry that I like.  I end up not enjoying the process and that's the whole point of creating and being an artist - it's to enjoy the process!  It's about creating and designing pieces that you would be proud to wear yourself...and coming out with fresh, new ideas...

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Bracelet shown designed by yours truly :)