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Name: Jackson, Cyril
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Location: Freeport, IL
Email: NEO_backlash@hotmail.com
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Objectives: Looking for interested parties wanting pencil drawings or paintings from an up and coming artist. I'm a landscape/portrait/ charicature artist experimenting with a new technique in painting. I have examples of pencil drawings at http://photos.yahoo.com/neo_backlash If anyone is interested in modeling, portrait paintings, landscapes, or has questions concerning a project they would like done, please contact me. Cyril Jackson 215 S. Cherry Ave. Freeport, IL 61032 (815) 232-3482

Name: Jackson, Mystii
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Location: Springfield, MO
Email: mystiij@hotmail.com
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Objectives: Need advice on what road to travel to owning my own arts and crafts business. HELP!!!!! I can't find anyone in this area with good advice for me. I even tried asking the local university's interior design adviser and he told me that I couldn't do it. I am very creative and have tons of ideas, but the ideas are stuck on paper. I would GREATLY appretiate any input. THANK YOU!!!!!!!

Name: Jackson, Sid
Business Name: Sid's Selectables
Location: Lufkin Texas
Email: sjackson@lcc.net
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Objectives: I make porcelain dolls, angel pins and lots of other items. I would like to share ideas and information with other crafters.

Name: Jackson, Tammy
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Location: Villa Grove, IL
Email: tbcmama@hotmail.com
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Objectives:I have just had a baby and have decided to start a home based business. I love to do small wood crafts, I know how to sew I love making things for the children, I love working on the computer, (I can enjoy holding the baby still) I live in a small community. If you have any suggestions for a business that would work for this mom of 3-full-time,2-part-tme step-children please e-mail me :).

Name: Jacobs, Casen
Business Name: Lifewindows Fine Arts
Location: Germantown, MD/Washington D.C.
Email: rcj@www.com
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Objectives: To find galleries to show my acrylic paintings, largely subjects arrived through geometric patterns. Would like to meet other artists in my area.

Name: Jacobs, Jamie
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Location: Texas
Email: jmejaco@tx.freei.net
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Objectives: A friend and I are looking to start a business selling crafts. We have a local trade show we can participate in, but are not sure what to expect when we begin. If anyone would care to offer any suggestions on how to market the items or prepare us for product demand, I would GREATLY appreciate it. We are convinced this is the business for us. Thank you.

Name: Jackson La-Mario
Business Name: Chez Art Studio
Location: Upper Marlboro MD
Email: mjack26@hotmail.com
Home/Member Page: http://shop-emall.com
Objectives: To express art and to sell art to people that collect and people that admire good art.

Name: Jacqueline
Business Name: Wyck's & Wishes
Location: Waterloo, Ont. Canada
Email: lovetojetset@hotmail.com
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Objectives: New Retail store looking for artists who have creative candles and holders and mystical crafts to carry in my store on consignment (local&abroad) -unique collection series also wanted either on consignment or direct please email me or phone 1-519-885-4024 any additional ideas welcomed to match name of store.... The store is in a high traffic area

Name: Jaemi
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Location: Frederick, Maryland
Email: JNoel21758@aol.com
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Objectives: Looking for vendors for car/craft/swap meet type show in June 2000 near Frederick, Maryland. For more info, please email me.

Name: Jaffe, Michelle
Business Name: The Learning Annex
Location: New York City
Email: michellej@learningannex.com
Home/Member Page: www.learningannex.com
Objectives: I run an adult education/seminar school called The Learning Annex. We run numerous craft and creativity classes, and are always on the lookout for new class ideas and new instructors. At present, I am looking for an instructor to teach a 3 hour course on Mosaic Art. If you are in the New York City area, and you are interested, please contact me via e-mail michellej@learningannex.com or by phone 212-371-0280. - Michelle Jaffe

Name: Jain, kavish
Business Name: dee aar plastic industries
Location: india(delhi)
Email: kavi_jain2000@yahoo.com
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Objectives: we are the leading manufacture of bags ,leather purses,leather bussiness organisers,key chains.we are looking for international companies who need such types of goods for there advertisments.any such companies can contact us on this no.011-3522100 0r can mail to us.

Name: JAIN MAHENDRA
Business Name: JAIN ARTS & EXPORTS
Location: UDAIPUR(INDIA)
Email: nidhika@jp1.dot.net.in
Home/Member Page: WWW.jainexports.com
Objectives: MANUFACTURERS & EXPORTERS OF INDIAN HANDICRAFTS

Name: Jain, Monica
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Location: New Jersey
Email: monicajain@hotmail.com
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Objectives: Am looking for a buyer in the tri-state area for beautifully carved wood panels from India. Had bought them for personal use but am moving and cannot use them anymore.

Name: JAIN, RAMIT
Business Name: EXPOTER OF GLASS, BRASS , MARBLE AND CANDLE STAND AND GARMENTS OF ANY TYPE
Location: INDIA
Email: ramit@nde.vsnl.net.in
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Objectives: iam looking for good buyers of my above items and people hoo can advice me and help me to grow my buisness thanks pls respond me

Name: jain swati
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Location: delaware
Email: jain_swati@hotmail.com
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Objectives: starting a small business in jewellery (imitation) or handicraft items.

Name: Jaleel Abdul
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Location: Dubai
Email: Xjaleel@hotmail.com
Home/Member Page: nil
Objectives: We would like to deal with the people who can supply us the following items, 1.Plain Gift articles(Table calenders,Ball pens,clocks etc;)which can be printed on it. 2.All kinds of printing materials for reselling in UAE market which includes visiting cards,variety of papers, stickers, lables,card boards,PVC boards and such things. 3.Printing chemicals including Reducers,Printing Inks, Gums and Paints. Other items which does not include the above can be considered provided the products should be supplied in UAE- prefarebly in Dubai- locally at a competative price.

Name: James, Emily
Business Name: Divine Creations
Location: Fitchburg Mass
Email: emilys_angels@hotmail.com
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Objectives: I want to find a market for my angels. Thes are multi ethnic cloth dolls. Some have hand quilted wings. I use antique fabrics and beautiful laces and jaquard weaves on the Euro-American angels. The African- American angels wear African prints. The faces are hand painted and no two are exaxtly alike.

Name: sam james
Business Name: none
Location: miami, flordia
Email: slowcoin@aol.com
Home/Member Page: none
Objectives: Hello, i would like to dropship african american dolls and figurines and greeting cards.If anyone knows of a company that has these products and need distruibutor, could you PLEASE email me that imformation.THANK YOU ...

Name: James, Scott
Business Name: Jas Arts
Location: N. Manchester In 46962
Email: wuzzles@ctlnet.com
Home/Member Page: not yet working on it
Objectives: I have been painting all types of work for many years and now I want to start my own business. I hand paint on canvas and I also draw pen and ink my work is for people that are over 18, but I will do special orders such as, Indians, Christian, anything please contact me if interested. Thank you

Name: jan
Business Name: na
Location: medford or
Email: amma@gateway.net
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Objectives: I would like to know if anyone has and ideas as to what to make with any size baby food jars. Thanks for your help

Name: Jan
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Location: Minnesota
Email: janarlyn@clear.lakes.com
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Objectives: Please tell me what colors I need to use to make a "terra cotta" color!I know I need 3 colors but not sure which 3 I need. I work with liquid acrylics. Thank you for any help.

Name: Jasmine
Business Name: Crystal Essence
Location: Olympia WA
Email: CrystalEssence@Hotmail.com
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Objectives: We are looking for people that do stone bead work or Organic/hemp sewing/crocheting too be put on consignment...Its a BIG scene over here!!!! Much Love NO whole sale....Just retail!

Name: Jaturapataraporn, Gina
Business Name: PINN Cross Stitch Kit
Location: Chiangmai, THAILAND
Email: gina@pinnmall.com
Home/Member Page: http://www.pinn-stitch.com
Objectives: PINN offers art of cross stitch in a touch of oriental designs, prepares for you in a ready-to-stitch kit. For online shopping, please visit www.pinn-stitch.com ;-)

Name: jayaprakash, p
Business Name: RAMS INDIA INTERNATIONAL
Location: CHENNAI, INDIA
Email: technojp@md3.vsnl.net.in
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Objectives:WANT TO SELL HANDICRAFTS MADE BY ARTISANS.WE CAN OFFER TERRACOTTA, PORCELIAN. CANDLE STANDS IN WOOD AND COCONUT SHELL COMBINATIONS,PERFUME DIFFUSERS IN TERRACOTTA AND PORCELAIN, LAMPSHADES IN TERRACOTTA, BOXES, BASKETS AND TRAYS MADE OF PALM LEAVES, HATS MADE OF BAMBOO OR SCREWPINE, ETC TRADITIONAL DACNING DOLLS AND OTHER FIURINES MADE OF PAPIER MACHE, SPOONS MADE OF COCONUT SHELLS WITH WOODEN HANDLES, FRAMED WALL HANGING DISPLAYS ETC ETC.

Name: Jennings, April
Business Name: Everything Handmade
Location: Louisiana
Email: everythinghandmade@hotmail.com
Home/Member Page: http://everythinghandmade.bigstep.com
Objectives: Make unique, handmade rosaries and beaded jewelry. Would like to converse with other crafters who are selling their products about ways to sell and ways to market. Have a great and blessed day!!

Name: Jennings Elven
Business Name: ACU-TEC
Location: California
Email: eljennin@gv.net
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Objectives: Buy and sell simi-precious colored stones and finished jewlery.

Name: Jerilyn
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Location:
Email: jglavergne@centurytel.net
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Objectives: I am a mosaicist, new at it I might add but my friends think my work is good and that I can be successful marketing my work. I don't know where to get started but feel passionately that I am supposed to be doing this art.

Name: Jerry, Dr
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Location:
Email: jsnolan@aol.com
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Objectives: I would like the most basic instructions for decorating woodwork with decoupage. Need special glue? Polyurethane OK on top? I'd use decals, but can't find any decent ones. Grateful for advice

Name: Jiang, Gary
Business Name: China Cool Here
Location: China
Email: info@china.coolhere.com
Home/Member Page: http://china.coolhere.com
Objectives: We are located in South West China, selling exceptional batik art fabrics hand made by artist Xu Bo, one of the famous batik artist of the minoristy group in that area. We can offer them with a very competitive wholesale price and we have perfect reputation on the web. We are looking for importers, buying agents or sales represetative in US or Canada. Single merchandise is also welcome

Name: JoAnn
Business Name: All Gods Creation
Location: Stanford, Ky
Email: joannatwood@yahoo.com
Home/Member Page: www.allgodscreation.homepage.com
Objectives: We carve Santas and ornaments. We also carve Madonna with child out of red cedar. All are handcarved and hand painted and come with a Bible verse attached.

Name: Johnson, Denita
Business Name: DJ's One Of A Kind Crafts
Location: Carrollton, Texas
Email: djoneofakind@aol.com
Home/Member Page: djoneofakindcrafs.com
Objectives: I am a polymer clay artist that specialize in hand crafted angels clowns and jewelry. I have just opened up an on line store at DJONEOFAKIND.SAFESHOPPER.COM I also and interested in doing some crafts shows and would like any information on some local shows. The ones I have looked into are so expensive and since I am just getting started I was wanting to know if there are any more reasonable priced ones out there.

Name: Johnson, Diane
Business Name: Diane's Wedding KeepSakes
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Email: ladylove65@yahoo.com
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Objectives: I am looking for the heart shape guest book that is use in weddings.

Name: Johnson, Jessica
Business Name: JJ's Jewelry
Location: Litchfield MN
Email: cjjj@hutchtel.net
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Objectives: Looking for places to sell my jewelry.

Name: johri,atul
Business Name: atul johri design studio
Location: india
Email: atul_johri@rediffmail.com
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Objectives: would like to get the sources of handmade papers manufacturers for further interaction

Name: Jolly, Leslie
Business Name: The Tinker
Location: Spokane, Washington
Email: ljolly@uswest.net
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Objectives: I am just getting started in this business and would like to link up with the A&C show circuit.

Name: Jones, Jim
Business Name: TNT
Location: Moshiem, TN
Email:jcjones@usit.net
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Objectives: We have approx. 70-100 thousand pieces (42" x 56") white portrait canvas on pallets and ready to ship. This is first quality material! If you would be interested in the canvas please call for samples. The price of this would be MUCH lower(20-25%)of the manufactures cost. Also have available smaller pre-cut pieces on pallet and ready for shipment. If you would be interested, please contact me at: 423-234-5288 423-234-8852 Mobil 423-747-4397

Name: Jones, Jodi
Business Name: Jones Image
Location: NYC
Email: jonesimage@yahoo.com
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Objectives: want to find stores in Manhattan that sell candle making supplies and soap making supplies at wholesale prices

Name: Jones, Rhonda
Business Name: Soft Touch Designs
Location: Princeton, WV
Email: jones641@juno.com
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Objectives: I specialize in Soft Sculpture Dolls. I am a member of the Country Craft Guild. I have done several shows in my area, but would like to find more info on shows in WV,VA, and NC. I have been crafting for more than 10 years. My dolls are one of a kind and can have any theme you choose. Scarecrow and Santa Dolls are my favorite. No two are alike. Special orders taken, will deliver anywhere. Would like to here from any other doll makers and share ideas. E-mail soon.

Name: Anne Josy
Business Name: Embroidery East West
Location: London UK
Email: www.embroideryeastwest.co.uk
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Objectives: Advertise webpage on specialised courses in Chinese embroidery and other related crafts.

Name: Joyce, Dalal
Business Name: Dalliance Designs
Location: Saudi Arabia
Email: Dalal17@go.com
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Objectives: To create unique hand crafted designs at affordable prices. Presently making Custom designed T.Shirts and Personalized Teddy Bears.

Name: Joyce
Business Name: The Elephant's Attic, Inc.
Location: Effingham Illinois
Email: ele@xelnet.com
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Objectives:Expanding 8 year old business to include crafts, wood products and antiques. Looking for crafters needing retail outlet. Don't know how to set up paying method. Consignment? What percentage?

Name: Judi`
Business Name: Knot Just Toys
Location: Mason, WI
Email: knotjust@win.bright.net
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Objectives: looking for a source of bussbar wire in 16 and 18 gauge

Name: Judy
Business Name: None
Location: Woodland, California
Email: jcfinch@ucdavis.edu
Home/Member Page: Working on it..
Objectives: I paint terra cotta pots, rocks, postcards, and greeting cards, mostly animals and wildlife. I also make clothespin dolls and pot holders. Please contact me if you are interested in any of these. I am also looking for other crafts to make and sell, if anyone has any ideas or needs any help please contact me! Thanks!

Name: Juresh, Tara
Business Name: J & B Boxes
Location: Wisconsin
Email: tarajuresh@hotmail.com
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Objectives: I'm a stay at home mom who is interested in starting a business from home. If anyone has any tips to give, it would be much appreciated. I take paper mache boxes and hand paint them. I believe that this is a growing trend. People use these boxes for so many different things. They come in all different sizes and shapes and I do custom orders as well. Also, I'd like to find a wholesales that sells these boxes. If you are interested in ordering, or have any tips, please email me at the above address. Thank you, Tara

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