A sad day in Anoka...

Thanks to everyone who came to visit me at Riverfest in Anoka... those who didn't, missed me looking like a lobster! (Once again, living in Minnesota because I hate heat :P ) I would have been under my lovely new EZ up tent... but, the darn thing broke as we put it up in the morning! I was so bummed out... it is only the second time I have used it and it totally fell apart. I am hoping the person I bought it from is willing to take it back and give me a new one. It was an ebay buy from someone who had over 99% positive feedback and sold many of this model. It just goes to show that you really should be cautious when you buy large items off of Ebay.
So I sat in the sun all day, but was able to recover today. I don't know if I will be doing any more art fairs except maybe the one in Jordan next year. I have found that my work is not really what people there are looking for. I work hard to make sure each of my pieces is one of a kind, creative and as fully hand made as possible. I carefully select my glass (some of it is quite rare) create anything that is embedded into the piece and then carefully sculpt any of the findings (such as bails) that will be seen when it is worn. My bails (the part that connects the pendant to the cord or chain) are secure because I have created a way for them to lock around a portion of the glass without having to go around the entire outside of the piece. The chain or cord with it's lobster claw clasp is the only premade thing that I buy. Because of this, I just can't compete with those who buy glass cabachons in bulk from China (or just slap a couple pieces of glass together without finishing the edges) and glue on a base metal or silver/gold plated bail to the back and then sell them for $16 each. I will be looking for different venues because I know there are people out there who will want to buy my work, I just have to find them.
So, keep checking my website for additions to the events and shows page because I am hoping to list some gallery representation to this page as well... and as soon as possible.
Thank you again to everyone for your kind words and undying support :)