Bill D., I'm not going to be clamouring for a booth any time soon, probably never. This is a process, a personal interest (as much in geology as in jewelry making). As I've glanced at the larger field of jewelry making and have seen some very creative and unusual aspects discussed, like the one Kat mentioned earlier, the making of enameled pieces. Talk about detailed work! And some of the ceramic and lampwork beads are phenomenal.

Beading for me is like sewing or cooking or gardening. It's for my own pleasure and that of those who are in my immediate circle (or neighbors who look on, etc.) No reason to not do it just because a lot of other people are also doing it, but scarcity and complexity are always going to make some arts more desirable.

SRS