"I have studied two of your videos now and two weeks ago I started making some jewelry to sell rather than with practice wire. In that time, I have sold all twelve pendants and made £160.00 that's about $214.00 just selling to friends and family. You inspired me and made me believe that I was capable of doing it and (after many disasters) I am getting to grips with it. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Preston and all the staff for making this dream possible for me. It is what I have always wanted to do...see my own hand crafted work on display and being sold all over the world. Without Preston I don't think I would have ever achieved this. Thank you all for your help and support these last few months. I will obviously be continuing to buy new designs and products and I will always read all your e-mails for useful helps and hints. Thank you Preston and also thank you to Preston's team!!"

Julie Pye
United Kingdom

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"Just a short note on the video/e-book I received from you last week. It was very informative and easy to understand. I did flea markets here in CA for several years and before that gun shows in Montana, Idaho and Washington. So I have a little experience in doing shows, but your information put everything together. Many of the things you spoke of I had been doing but didn't realize it. I, like many others I'm sure, will be using your suggestions to improve sales."

David Marsiano
Stockton, CA

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"I recently took a 2 hour class on starting a small home based business and I learned more from reading these reports than I learned from the class. I am so glad I found your web site and requested this info from you."

Donna Wayman
Pawcatuck, CT

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"To me, the most amazing thing about it all is that I was able to purchase the one video and just go from there, and actually make a decent amount of money, practically what is fast becoming a living. The very first piece I made was the one Preston shows in the video and it sold immediately while I was excitedly showing it off to some neighbors. They have since been a continuous source of orders from their workplace and friends. They actually mark them up 25%!! I did not use Preston's exact designs in the classes, however I did use his methods and also some others that he shared on the video for pendants, which have since turned into brooches, rings, necklaces and bracelets, you name it. All from the one video instruction, some pictures of examples he showed on that single video and the few designs he sent in a newsletter. That and using his advice on trying different bends or sculpting methods to make some very simple, and some quite elegant, good selling jewelry for those people whom do the metaphysical healings and use the stones for enlightening or harmonizing the different chakra areas. I have had pieces in museum shows, and also in several stores in the Atlanta area, along with some national gemstone and jewelry catalogs that I sent a piece or two too. They have since requested more, which I have had to limit, simply because I could not keep up with the demand. I would tell anyone who wants to begin this sort of jewelry making or any sort of jewelry to try Preston's Videos."

David Yates
Marietta, GA

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"When I first went to your site, I was charged up from that moment on. I looked through my own jewelry and realized that I had bought some jewelry that I thought was very modern and artistic - it was wire jewelry. That evening I told my husband I had found my calling. With two young children, I felt this would be the best way to generate money for me without having to meet with clients during 9-5 and hiring a sitter. It also gives me something to pass down to my daughters, who already have a love for jewelry. That night I placed an order. Within days I received my package and got started. Two days later I went to the school my mother teaches at and with only practice brass rings and earrings on I generated enough interest to get my husband's approval for a second order. I truly appreciate the knowledge you share. Your work is by far superior to that of the books I've thumbed through at the bookstore."

Tracy English
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"I received my "Intro" wire sculpting package today and I am so excited about it. I've researched all your websites and the Bulletin Board...I love it so much!"

Karla
A Texas Jeweler

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"Thank you so much for all you do and have on your website!!!!!!!! My husband was reluctant to let me get into the business of jewelry making for a long time. He was unwilling to let me purchase any of your video sets. But, with your help, looking at your website and taking advantage of your advice, I have been able to sell very simple jewelry. It is selling almost as quickly as I can make it. He now is opening up to allowing me to really learn the art of jewelry making very soon. Thank you for your help--I will soon be buying more products and probably videos. You are a great help to me and so generous also!!!"

Janice

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"Your class was extremely vaulable in learning my art. The bootcamp allowed me to have a concentrated period to make and correct mistakes (opportunities)."

MaryPaul Lewis
Palos Hills, IL

"I am having a ball wrapping my gem-stones. I have sold a few pieces and have signed up to do a couple holiday craft shows in my area. We will see what the response is to my jewelry at that time. I have my own technique. I do not try to copy other peoples work. People like my wrapped jewelry, the say it is clean and yet intricate. I wrap both in silver and gold."

Gladys Botz

"We are still plugging away at the video, but we are hooked and will be devoting more time in the long winter months to come. Have acquired lots of cameos and other things over the years so have lots of material to wrap. We will be purchasing more videos in the coming months."

Richard & Christine Gries
Shohola, PA

"I have learned much from your videos. They are extremely informative. I bought the BIG package, at the time (about 2-3 years ago). I am just gearing up for a show at the beginning of December. I have just recently been working on my own designs in addition to the old standbys. I'm a subcriber to your news letter and enjoy your information and tips."

Charlotte Spani
Snohomish, WA

"I think your work is just fabulous, and I am looking forward to trying my hand at jewellery making. I will be following up your newsletters. I have a set of tools organized too."

Jennifer
Australia

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"I do like your videos and have made some pieces from them. My friends really thought they looked great. Unfortunately I have been ill for most of a year now and have not been able to utilized them as much as I would like. I found your videos to be beneficial and the merchandise you sold was of high quality. I would buy the complete package again."

Terry Galbreath
Edgewater, FL

"I just want to say that I appreciate all the information that I have received. I am currently selling my jewellery at craft sales and I am doing very well. I have used many of the tips from other jewellery makers. Keep up the good work and I hope to continue receiving more useful information. Many thanks to you and everyone that contributes to your site!"

Jennifer
Canada

"I love your tapes and look forward to all of you newsletters. It has really helped my technique. I sell my jewelry regularly at art festivals and home & garden shows. I have been very successful and plan to continue for many years. I quit the corporate world after being in accounting and Homeowners Association Management. Wire sculpting has given me many hours of mental relaxation and joy in what I now do!"

Julie Sprouse

"I have purchased tapes from you that have taken me from a hobbyist level to full time selling to retail store level. My intention is to get the full collection and take a boot camp. I have been so overwhelmed by the demand that I have not had the opportunity to do that. I am so inspired by so much of your story and the level of work that you produce. I used to be a corporate slave and the job that I had was ok for a JOB. You know, just over broke and doing what is expected of you. I always knew that I wanted to own my own business and live a life that allows me to spend time with my family and be recognized for being successful at something that is all mine. I found you because I was in search of a way to present my lampworked glass beads in a stand out fashion from the rest and be marketable at the same time. I know that you have sent me on my way. My first big sale was to a store for about $500. I know that I undersold what I had but I wanted to make the sale and my confidence was non existent at that moment. Now I sell thousands of dollars at a time for a fair price to me and my clients. I also do not haggle with prices. I just make sure that before I set a price that it is the right price and I can create in my potential client a desire for the product no matter the price. You have truly been an instrumental part in my success. I can not wait to meet you in person and get some first hand correction. Thanks so much for not allowing the pangs of this world to keep you down and making the extra effort to share what you have learned with those of us that admire you so much."

Elisha B. Campbell
Takoma Park, MD

"It has been a while since I have made any jewelery. My marital situation has changed and I work a lot, now. I have saved all of your e mewsletters in my drafts and I look at them as I have time, and purchase the tools and wire to start agein, for the Holidays. I appreciate your updates and information so very much. I do enjoy making jewelry. It is one of the pleasant fun things I get to do, on my own, when I have free time. If it wasn't for the information you send me in e mail, I would not have many ideas on my own on how to do this or what wire and tools to purchase, because I just don't have the time to research it and explore the stores and look now. I really do appreciate what you send."

Edna M.

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"I have to admit I was kind of leery about ordering one of your tapes. Lets just say it's one of the best investments I've made in a long time. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. The only problem I'm having now is trying to decide which one to order next. Thank you for having such a great system on teaching and all of the wonderful supplies. I've looked for a long time for books and information on how to do this. I am so grateful that I found your web site and ordered one of your courses. Keep up the great work, and may prosperity and happiness follow you the rest of your life."

John Schwab
Liberty, IN

"Your course has helped me. I make and sell beaded jewelry. I wanted expand my knowledge of wire-working. Your course has taught me to create some very nice wire-work pendants which have been quite popular with my customers. I took your basic instructions on cameo pendants and used them to create my own designs for stone cabachon pendants. I may start making cameos also as I have been asked if I carry them. As I could not find any instuction in wire-work locally your course was just what I needed and if I need a refresher I can just watch the video again."

Elaine Griveas
Westlake, OH

"Your course has been terrific. I have attended several craft showes and sales have been good. I am planning to orderseveral additional videos in the future."

Ruth Woods
Lake Arrowhead, CA

"I have found your course very helpful indeed. Am selling some of my jewelry now."

Jim

"I am enjoying your jewelry course very much, & I find your newsletters very helpful as well. At this stage I am still in "practice-mode", but hopefully will be able to sell some of my work very soon. I am working towards having a small craft market stall once per month & whenever I get discouraged with the idea (or the fact my work isn't yet perfect) I go back to your course & feel motivated & uplifted again. :) Like many others I am currently working a boring 9-5 job to pay the mortgage, but I am making a real effort to practice my jewelry making for an hour or so every night. Thank you so much for your course."

Gina George
Australia

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"Thank you so much. I love your product, your prices and your web page is so user friendly. I'm considering your package to make jewelry at home and make a business out of it. I'm currently a college student pursuing a degree in Craft Management. I plan to have my own business in a couple of years and it looks like your product will certainly help me to obtain that goal much quicker and easier too!"

Diane Del Savio
Gloversville, NY

"So often, we don't take the time to thank those who've meant the most to us during periods in our life that were very instrumental in establishing what we do later on. and I wanted to take a moment to let you know how very much I appreciated meeting with you and your staff, and taking your class a couple of years ago that hot summer in July! I never would have dreamt at that time that it was only the beginning of what are now a full time job and a job that has brought so much happiness to my life. After studying your videos, instruction from the class, and later on my own with other instructors and books, etc. I'm finally finding my own style of designing though I still continue to learn daily.

Anyway, just thought you should know that you were very important to me and I appreciate all that you've done in my life. I'm sure others feel the same way.

Thanks Preston for being such a great guy!"

Gretta Van Someren
Appleton, WI

"Your course is excellent. I plan on getting more of them as soon as possible!"

David Wurz
Torrance, CA

"your jewelry course has really helped tremendously, and I especially liked how your personality really comes through on the tapes. I feel like I know you, or wish I did! I am trying to eventually get to a point where I can regularly work on it, right now I have just sent one off to college with the next in the fall, so I have had to work a lot for tuition. (I am a hospice nurse). But when I do wear my jewelry, everybody loves it!"

Karen Estes
Eureka, MO

"I have finally found something I love to do! You have helped a great deal. I will check out the mall and hopefully try to sell some of my pieces."

Sharon Bunnell
Olympia, WA

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"The wireworkers CD's I recieved were ENORMOUSLY helpful. I have not had alot of success in selling over here in the UK - and that's more economic reasons than any other. I intend to participate in the jewelry mall once I get my hands on a digital camera!"

Chloe Hathaway
United Kingdom

"I am very impressed with your wire jewelry making video series. I had reservations if I truly would be able to make a piece of jewelry, but after reviewing your introduction to wired jewelry a couple of times, I accomplished it. Your precise and patient instruction has assisted me greatly in overcoming my initial anxiety. "

Tyris Henry
Bloomfield, NJ

"I bought the wire-wrapping course but what I really wanted was the name bending. Finally that came out and of course, I snapped it up. I had seen name-bending years ago when I was overseas and have always been fascinated with it. Even did some myself with the safety wire used on airplanes. December brought $700+ in easy profits to help make Christmas just a little better for my kids. I say easy because the jewelry sells itself. All I have to do is make it and out the door it goes. And I wasn't even prepared, it just happened. I've also been invited for an invitation only artists showcase that happens this summer. Looking forward to that. We've sold some things on eBay but the easiest sales are in person. Nobody quibbles about price in person and most think everything is priced higher than it is even though I've been following your pricing guidelines. Once again, thanks. Keep up the good works. This coming year will be even better because I'll be better prepared and will add gold to my line up. It's nothing to get orders for two or three names at a time. I was sitting with my wife after surgery, making names that I had orders for and one of the doctors ordered four names to use as Christmas tree ornaments. A good day but fairly normal for what happens."

Dennis Kaye
Ventura, IA

"I just got started today on my small business kit and I wanted to share my first few attempts with you! My first two attempts were step by step imitations of Preston's video. I'm thinking this could lead to a long love affair with wire sculptured jewellery!"

Lynn Anderson
Alberta, Canada

"I have made some lovely pieces following your video directions. I am hoping to start selling at the Craft Shows in my area (St. Louis, MO) in September 2003. The first piece of jewelry I made was mine and I have received several compliments on the style. "

Geraldine McCreary
St. Louis County, MO

 


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