Helene Martin

Tell us your story.

I have been doing jewelery for 2 years now and it's going good. Here in Quebec they do not know a lot about wire jewelry. That's very unique for them, and they just can't figure how I do it so where ever I go people buy. I always wear them. Thats a good thing. I always tell people that I do jewelry.

Where do you sell your jewelry? Do you have any tips on selling there?

Where ever I go I have a piece of jewelry, and I look what the people wear, and I compliment them. After I say I do jewelry, if they are curious, I show them some of my pieces, and they buy sometimes. I go to the market place and I make rings on the spot; thats the best seller.

What's your biggest selling piece and why?

The bracelet in gold filled wire 14 kt is the most expensive I do. It's not very expensive but for now it's working good.

What one piece of advice can you give to other aspiring jewelry makers?

Just be proud of your jewelry and the people will find them nice. Make them dream about wearing them when you sell them because you jewelry are unique so they are.

Have you quit your day job yet? Can you give us any idea how much income your jewelry is making?

No I am still working. To me it's more like a hobby, but it's a lucrative one.

What would you say to someone that might be hesitant to invest in Preston's course?

This is a small investment compared to the results you might have.

Has jewelry making changed your life in any way?

It gives me joy because I do something that pleases people.

Do you sell any of your work on line or on Ebay? Do you do well there?

I have my web site www.bobijoux.net.

What's your plan for the future?

I want to do jewelry for living, but I want to be a lot better before.