So, I recently took a trip to Murano, Italy and a few things popped into my mind: Why am I not doing this glass thing as a living and can I do it?
Let's tackle these questions in two parts.
Why am I not doing this glass thing as a living?
Not really sure. I've been dabbling in it for the past 7-8 years. I have some product and plenty of class projects. Then, while in Italy, everything connected. I finally have the ability to earn money from at least three aspects of glass/silver.
Why is this rule of threes important? Well, it's a protection against a bad market or two. My three markets are: beads, silver and large glass sculpture. Beads can be sold separately or in a finished piece. Silver can be plate or PMC. Large glass sculpture is just a hunk of glass.
Can I do it?
I used to say "nah, it'll never happen" then a friend in Murano knocked me upside the head and said, "Really, why not?" I didn't have a real answer. There's stuff that people really like as I've already sold it to individuals and I do teach occasionally.
So, now it's the time to plan everything out and move towards that plan.
