News from the Garage of Doom

You all have probably noticed a shift in my posts in the last week- a little spotty, and definitely short. It's because my time is shifting towards producing an income for myself through the manufacture of some of my pieces.

Truth is, I know nothing about manufacturing, nor how to get a corporate entity-like Target, for instance-to say, "Why, yes, ShellHawk, we really love your most amazing thingamabob and think the masses will, too!" I'm slogging through a book right now, hoping I'll get some idea of how to go about this.

I know only three things right now:

1. I know what I want manufactured.

2. I know I would love the entire product to be made in America, but the costs will likely make it impossible.

3. I want my name on it-similar to "Vera Wang for Target"-so I can expand it yearly and maintain at least a modicum of control.

So I'd like to ask for input on this topic. If anyone has any real experience with this-manufactuing on a large scale, as well as getting a corporation to distribute-please let me know. If you're a manufacturer and can give me some guidance on getting both ceramic and plastic blow-mold-type things made on a larger scale, please don't hesitate to contact me. If you're Target or Kohl's, let's do lunch and talk about the amazing things I can do for your Halloween designs.

Thanks, All! Wish me good fortune!