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drunkscriblerian Street Writing Man from Castle Geekhaven Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: In season
Street Writing Man
#601: Jan 1st 2014 at 10:32:17 PM

[up]Hot damn girl, why are you not selling that stuff?? If I saw either of them in a store and I knew someone who would wear them regularly I'd buy that shit in a heartbeat. The relevant fact here is that yes, I do know people who would wear either item you linked.

In short you've got the creator's eye. Use it and keep using it and try to vend it. You do in fact have the knack.

If I were to write some of the strange things that come under my eyes they would not be believed. ~Cora M. Strayer~
Beholderess from Moscow Since: Jun, 2010
#602: Jan 1st 2014 at 10:47:54 PM

Thank you (blushes). I am in fact thinking of trying to sell them, but I'll need to practice first. To ensure that they look polished and "professional". Also, I need to figure out how to set prices, make decent photos and so on... Then there are logistics. But thing is, I do intend to figure that out. Anyway, it is good for me to start making these again. Gives a certain sense of satisfaction

If we disagree, that much, at least, we have in common
Gabrael from My musings Since: Nov, 2011 Relationship Status: Is that a kind of food?
#603: Jan 2nd 2014 at 7:04:23 AM

How I price some things is cost + hour wage in creation. Different projects have a different wage for every hour I work on it based on the complexity of the work.

Standard retail markup is 300% on average.

Just make an assortment and set up an Esty shop. See if a local shop will let you set up a display. Music, bookstores, and local coffee shops are good for this. Maybe a local clothing boutique if they don't already sell jewelry.

Wherever you set up, be sure to have a disclaimer saying how because everything is handmade your particular item may differ slightly from the pictured item. People can be cranky and you need to cover your bases.

"Psssh. Even if you could catch a miracle on a picture any person would probably delete it to make space for more porn." - Aszur
Madrugada Since: Jan, 2001
#604: Jan 4th 2014 at 8:50:21 PM

Hoowhee! Here's a picture of the finished outfit I was working on. Not on him, obviously; we somehow managed to not get any full-length photos of him wearing it on New Year's Eve, between three of us all with phones that take pictures and or a camera. Silly us. We were giggling too hard, I think. He wore brown corduroy trousers and a black bow tie with it.

drunkscriblerian Street Writing Man from Castle Geekhaven Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: In season
Street Writing Man
#605: Jan 4th 2014 at 10:41:38 PM

[up] Oh, pimpin' ain't easy...[lol]

Seriously though, good work Mads. I'd wear that if it was in my size.

If I were to write some of the strange things that come under my eyes they would not be believed. ~Cora M. Strayer~
Beholderess from Moscow Since: Jun, 2010
#606: Jan 7th 2014 at 7:59:26 AM

Awesome outfit.

I've made some more bracelets (it seems that bracelet is optimal for my patience). Only posting the ones I am satisfied with. This one, with the colours that remind me of mojito This, essentially a colour swap of the previous one And this

Also, learning to make semi-decent photos

edited 7th Jan '14 7:59:41 AM by Beholderess

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Gabrael from My musings Since: Nov, 2011 Relationship Status: Is that a kind of food?
#607: Jan 7th 2014 at 12:47:07 PM

I love your stuff! Would you consider accepting commissions or custom requests?

"Psssh. Even if you could catch a miracle on a picture any person would probably delete it to make space for more porn." - Aszur
Beholderess from Moscow Since: Jun, 2010
#608: Jan 7th 2014 at 6:30:06 PM

I definitely would, but I am Russian located in Moscow. Delivery is complicated, or so I've heard.

Anyway, thank you.

If we disagree, that much, at least, we have in common
Gabrael from My musings Since: Nov, 2011 Relationship Status: Is that a kind of food?
#609: Jan 7th 2014 at 7:54:12 PM

Well. Should you find a method of international shipping you feel comfortable with let me know! I will still buy your goodies! Its worth the extra shipping to help a trooper out, let alone get something fun! grin

"Psssh. Even if you could catch a miracle on a picture any person would probably delete it to make space for more porn." - Aszur
Beholderess from Moscow Since: Jun, 2010
#610: Jan 11th 2014 at 11:40:16 PM

Now this one I am actually proud of. Took me forever to make the fringes lie as they should.

As for this one, I've actually messed it up a little - those two-hole beads are somewhat complicated to work with, as it turned out. But yay, I've figured out (some of)the Chinese knots.

I call these two bracelets Virtual Villagers and Jade Empire, for obvious reasons cool

If we disagree, that much, at least, we have in common
drunkscriblerian Street Writing Man from Castle Geekhaven Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: In season
Street Writing Man
#611: Jan 11th 2014 at 11:52:17 PM

That first one is real pretty; I could see a fashion model sporting it. The second is awesome...however the ribbon would rapidly soil if the piece was worn regularly. Otherwise, both are awesome efforts. Keep it up!

If I were to write some of the strange things that come under my eyes they would not be believed. ~Cora M. Strayer~
Beholderess from Moscow Since: Jun, 2010
#612: Jan 12th 2014 at 12:04:48 AM

Thanks.

And yes, satin cord turned out to be not the best choice. But at least it was fun to make.

If we disagree, that much, at least, we have in common
drunkscriblerian Street Writing Man from Castle Geekhaven Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: In season
Street Writing Man
#613: Jan 12th 2014 at 12:26:18 AM

The satin ribbon looks beautiful, and it would be great for a piece that was only worn on special occasions. I just know costume-junkies and how they like to wear their favorite pieces all the time. [lol]

If I were to write some of the strange things that come under my eyes they would not be believed. ~Cora M. Strayer~
Beholderess from Moscow Since: Jun, 2010
#614: Jan 12th 2014 at 12:39:00 AM

Heh, back in my school days when I just learned beadwork, the tutorial books recommended to meld the pieces of the thread permanently together around the wrist of whoever is going to wear the bracelet. No kidding. So I had to figure out how to make clasps by myself :)

If we disagree, that much, at least, we have in common
drunkscriblerian Street Writing Man from Castle Geekhaven Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: In season
Street Writing Man
#615: Jan 12th 2014 at 12:42:02 AM

Wow. That is...well, that's about the worst way to fashion a bracelet I've ever heard of. I guess you're doing better than I thought you were. Satin ribbons are a better choice. [lol]

If I were to write some of the strange things that come under my eyes they would not be believed. ~Cora M. Strayer~
Euodiachloris Since: Oct, 2010
#616: Jan 12th 2014 at 1:04:22 PM

[up][up]You are my friend... for life! Mwhahahahaha! [lol]

No, but seriously: that black-and-rainbow collar? Lovely stuff!

Leradny Since: Jan, 2001
#617: Jan 12th 2014 at 6:08:58 PM

I have been faced with the choice of shelling out $75+ for a good-quality, fitting top hat, or picking up millinery and spending about a $30 initial cost for materials and tools, and every hat I make later will top out at $10.

Madrugada Since: Jan, 2001
Leradny Since: Jan, 2001
#619: Jan 12th 2014 at 6:24:00 PM

It'll be especially fun once I start making this hat for my sister.

Beholderess from Moscow Since: Jun, 2010
#620: Jan 12th 2014 at 6:35:20 PM

That's a cool hat!

If we disagree, that much, at least, we have in common
TuefelHundenIV Night Clerk of the Apocalypse from Doomsday Facility Corner Store. Since: Aug, 2009 Relationship Status: I'd need a PowerPoint presentation
Night Clerk of the Apocalypse
#621: Jan 13th 2014 at 7:46:12 PM

So my project for the year is to make a simple forge and craft simple knife.

This guy looks to have some good advice on getting started.

Who watches the watchmen?
Beholderess from Moscow Since: Jun, 2010
#622: Jan 14th 2014 at 8:13:51 AM

[up]Wow, that's quite ambitious!

I have asked my sister-in-law to show the photos of my bracelets to her colleagues, and it seems that some of them are willing to buy it for about 8$

Let's hope that they won't change their minds once they actually see my work.

If we disagree, that much, at least, we have in common
Madrugada Since: Jan, 2001
#623: Jan 14th 2014 at 9:41:04 AM

Fingers crossed for both of you, Teuf, and beholderess. Hope things work out and that you have fun, too.

OriDoodle Mom Lady from East of West Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Consider his love an honor
#624: Jan 14th 2014 at 1:59:53 PM

Beholderess, could you opne an etsy shop? you could make a killing.

Doodles
Leradny Since: Jan, 2001
#625: Jan 14th 2014 at 5:14:14 PM

How am I supposed to entertain thoughts of selling cute tiny fedoras to my Lolita-wearing friends when all of the good hat-related puns are taken?

Thoroughly Modern Millinery... well, I didn't expect that to be free. Or iLid. Felter Skelter was a stretch but I wasn't surprised. Keep It Under Your Hat? Flip Your Lid? Nope. Even Cross-Hatting, The Hat Pack, Hatback, and Topper Shopper are taken. Bah.


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