Al,
I've been watching your work on DLN for a yr. or so. I must say, I'm in awe of your talent. You are truly an artisan.
I've been at this for a long time now, and still my work doesn't even come close to yours. In this post above, the difference between the glazed and unglazed units are amazing!
Did you get photos with this case, and here is why I ask: Emax HT A1 is the shade given to me let's say,,,, without photos, if I added the glaze paste as you have here, and sent this to the Doc, I'm confident they would send it back to me saying it's too dark. They seem to want chicklets in the back too, and honestly that's boring.
I love what I call the "hootiness", (lol) of how you just make these teeth look so natural.
I can only aspire to that level of artistry.
I used to be in the AACD, and I had one client who was also in the AACD that sent photos, and we did some really nice work together, and I use those in my portfolio when I go visit doctors trying to get new clients. But, I digress.
I don't have one client now that sends photos, does diagnostic wax-ups, pre-op models, or models of approved temps..
Nothing..... 6-11 C-2. I've done the hooty crowns, and get them back, sent the generic version, and it's just OK.
In Richmond, Va. ( yes, I know.... where Scott is),we have guys selling PFMs for 75.00, and a ton goes to Glidewell, so finding docs willing to go just a little further is a challenge, let alone be willing to pay extra. I haven't sold crowns that cheap since the 80's.
I'm 60 yrs. old now, and still want to get better at this trade. I work at home, by myself, so I'm chief cook and bottle washer. I still believe some Docs want that wow factor crown, and I want to know how to attract them, and increase my fees. I hate the sales end of this.... getting past the gatekeeper, etc. I feel like I'm whoring myself out.
I'm all about the work, and not about ego. I just want to be a better technician.
Any advice? I know I need to get a digital camera. I have the old film based dental cameras. Just keep knocking on doors.... very frustrating.
Thanks,
Randy