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Click to Enlarge 		talin hagopian
From Ottawa , ON, canada


Tell us your story.
It started with me so weird!! I never had in mind to be a jewelry designer, never thought of that, but used to buy a lot, till that day, I was in uni (studying graphic designing and photography) and before my final project presentation by 2 month, someone stole my notebook all my ideas in it!! So I was an imaginary fashion company, so i was so mad and I couldn't know what to do, until I got this idea to make a line of jewelry with my logo for the company, and from there I took silver smithing course and I made my own line!!! I loved it and had so much fun, so i decided to go to Rome and take jewelry designing course too, and from that day, I am only working and teaching jewelry! It changed my whole life and career! I love it and enjoy every single moment working!

Where do you sell your jewelry? Do you have any tips on selling there?
In gallery in downtown and in shows.

What's your biggest selling piece and why?
I had a piece with 300 dollars and I sold it, it was gold plated and so unique design, but I was wearing it (bracelette) in a wedding and a women wanted to buy it, so i was saying it's mine, I can't sell it , so she highered the price until 300, then i sold it!

What one piece of advice can you give to other aspiring jewelry makers?
Be unique, never copy!

Have you quit your day job yet? Can you give us any idea how much income your jewelry is making?
No, I still work part time too. It depends on the season.

What would you say to someone that might be hesitant to invest in Preston's course?
Never hesitate, You will learn and learn!

Has jewelry making changed your life in any way?
By all means, changed my life 180 degree to the best, I love it!

Do you sell any of your work on line or on Ebay? Do you do well there?
I am working on having my website now, but its not lounged yet, but the address is www.talindesign.com , will be lounged in couple of month!

What's your plan for the future?
TO HAVE MY OWN PLACE TO SELL MY DESIGNS!