My small artisan jewelry crafting business has been a creative pleasure positively affecting my otherwise professional and family lives (except for the computer blogging time consumed!)
Yet it's been a struggle to label myself: entrepreneur? artist? jewelry designer? small business owner?
I've passed the city-supported Arts Association gallery for years, and from the exterior it was always a bit imposing and slickly professional.
Wishing to expand Pretty Cheap Jewelry's horizons, I went in yesterday to see if I fit in. WHOOPEE! It instantly felt like home. The exhibits were interesting but not stand offish in the least. Two cases of jewelry were comparably priced as my own. I breathed a large sigh of relief.
The attendent was another jewelry designer I intentionally stopped by to visit. She introduced me to the gallery manager, they were both hugely supportive.
Needless to say, I forked over the moderate membership fee and gleefully signed up to volunteer. THEY WANT ME TO EXHIBIT, SELL and do it again.
I'll try to get used to calling myself a jewelry designer 
Here's one to exhibit-
Victorian Cupid Bangle
Composed of a mixture of vintage and new glass beads in varying golds. A cupid charm dangles from the end.
Intimidated No More
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For instance, i have a very small wrist so 6.5" would be better than 7 1/4"; and necklace lengths can really vary.
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Okay - how much??
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