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Beholderess from Moscow Since: Jun, 2010
#626: Jan 14th 2014 at 6:16:04 PM

Beholderess, could you open an etsy shop? you could make a killing.
I am not American and I am not (yet) making anything expensive enough to justify delivery.

I am thinking about putting my stuff on some sites that are basically Russian equivalents, though.

edited 14th Jan '14 6:17:42 PM by Beholderess

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OriDoodle Mom Lady from East of West Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Consider his love an honor
#627: Jan 14th 2014 at 10:27:24 PM

Lera, "Brimming with confidence".

Doodles
Euodiachloris Since: Oct, 2010
#628: Jan 14th 2014 at 10:48:11 PM

[up][up]I'd say "good luck"... but, I've seen what you can make. smile Mind you: good luck with the paperwork! wink

Gabrael from My musings Since: Nov, 2011 Relationship Status: Is that a kind of food?
#629: Jan 15th 2014 at 7:46:25 PM

Aprilla asked me to make him a new pillowcase. I think I am going to surprise him by embroidering this on it.grin

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Beholderess from Moscow Since: Jun, 2010
#630: Jan 17th 2014 at 6:05:14 AM

Learned two things.

The first - forget everything about crafting requiring an artistic vision. It certainly does, but it is secondary - what it does seem to require in ridiculous amount is engineering skill. Which I lack, but blast it I have to learn fast.

Second - you know you've got serious if you suddenly find yourself using pliers

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Euodiachloris Since: Oct, 2010
#631: Jan 17th 2014 at 6:16:37 AM

[up]Or really serious: specifically purchased, needlenose pliers. evil grin

Beholderess from Moscow Since: Jun, 2010
#632: Jan 17th 2014 at 9:00:46 AM

Oh yes, that's serious alright

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Dorkus Since: Aug, 2009
#633: Jan 18th 2014 at 12:05:56 AM

By special request of my little sister, I was tasked to make a diaper cake.

Here's the result! What you think?

Madrugada Since: Jan, 2001
Beholderess from Moscow Since: Jun, 2010
#635: Jan 18th 2014 at 9:58:15 PM

[up][up]Impressive!

And here is what I've found myself using pliers for Specifically, for attaching the clasp. Actually, I did not do a good job - loom bracelets made from freaking Delicas of all things (the most expensive beads, the most uniform in size) are supposed to be completely smooth and flawless :( Oh well, I'll learn

This thing is rather nice too - a set of simple bracelets in matching colours.

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Euodiachloris Since: Oct, 2010
#636: Jan 18th 2014 at 10:13:47 PM

[up]That "thing" has a lovely, Byzantine look to it. ^_^

Madrugada Since: Jan, 2001
#637: Jan 19th 2014 at 4:47:38 AM

Oh, my. I want that "thing"! Byzantine or ancient Egyptian.

Beholderess from Moscow Since: Jun, 2010
#638: Jan 19th 2014 at 8:30:27 AM

Well, if I used gold, bronze and turquoise colours, then it would be closer to an ancient look... I definitely should try it one day

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drunkscriblerian Street Writing Man from Castle Geekhaven Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: In season
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#639: Jan 19th 2014 at 12:20:55 PM

@Beholderess: I think you could charge a lot more than you believe for work like that. I've seen similar things at stores and kiosks in the $15-$25 range.

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Madrugada Since: Jan, 2001
#640: Jan 19th 2014 at 2:01:38 PM

Easily in that range. More at the booths in the Farmer's Market, where "handmade" adds a 20%-50% markup.

Beholderess from Moscow Since: Jun, 2010
#641: Jan 19th 2014 at 6:17:26 PM

Wow, really? I've heard it said on local sites too that one should not set prices too low and that handmade is supposed to be expensive. I just tend to doubt that I am good enough, I guess.

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Madrugada Since: Jan, 2001
#642: Jan 19th 2014 at 6:38:35 PM

Ok, one question — how many separate bracelets make up "the thing"? is it two fairly wide ones, or a whole bunch of single strands? That would make a difference.

But if we could figure out a way to get a bundle of them over here to me without taking a bath on import fees, I can think of two or three places right now that would be delighted to sell them, (especially the more complicated ones, like the black-and-rainbow, and the black one with the flowers — I've never seen anything like either one of those) and would have no qualms whatsoever in pricing the single strand at 5-7 dollars, and the more complicated ones proportionately higher. And I'm in a smallish city in the Midwest. I bet out Drunkie's way in Seattle territory it would be even higher.

edited 19th Jan '14 6:44:30 PM by Madrugada

Beholderess from Moscow Since: Jun, 2010
#643: Jan 19th 2014 at 6:52:02 PM

Bunch of single strand - the idea was that the colours go together nicely and every 3 or 4 colour combination is wearable.

I thought of the ways to make wider ones, but that's an experiment for later

And yes, shipping is something I still try to figure out, even in my own country. Should take a class on logistics or something :) But I'll definitely let you know when/if I'll figure out something

edited 19th Jan '14 6:54:22 PM by Beholderess

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Gabrael from My musings Since: Nov, 2011 Relationship Status: Is that a kind of food?
#644: Jan 19th 2014 at 6:55:26 PM

Like I said, you find a way to send them to me and I know plenty of boutiques and salons that would let you hang your goods and sell from there. I would be your biggest customer! You're very talented!

"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
#645: Jan 19th 2014 at 7:17:16 PM

Come on, everyone in this thread is talented. But thank you (blushes)

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blackcat Since: Apr, 2009
#646: Jan 22nd 2014 at 7:56:47 PM

We're putting up a glass and ceramic backsplash in the kitchen. We'll be putting the grout up on Sunday but it already makes a huge difference. Will post pictures when we are done.

edited 22nd Jan '14 7:57:54 PM by blackcat

Beholderess from Moscow Since: Jun, 2010
#647: Jan 23rd 2014 at 3:41:38 AM

Looking forward to pictures!

There wasn't any work to do during the last few days, so I've been rather productive. Here's a couple of bracelets suitable for Perky Goth one two

This kiwi-coloured one took me almost the whole weekend - not terribly complicated to do, but takes a lot of time. That being said, I'll definitely make more of these in different colours eventually - they are fun to make and, once finished, look extremely "neat" - thin lines, no knots anywhere and so on

And this one [(Simplicity)was pretty much an afterthought after the Kiwi one - took me less than an hour. Very simple, very plain - it is only about 0.5 cm wide - but quite elegant, if I do say so myself.

Lastly, for those who wanted something Byzantine looking - how about that?

edited 23rd Jan '14 3:42:14 AM by Beholderess

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Madrugada Since: Jan, 2001
#648: Jan 23rd 2014 at 4:48:08 AM

Oh, that last one — the turquoise and red — I'm drooling.

Euodiachloris Since: Oct, 2010
#649: Jan 23rd 2014 at 5:02:05 AM

[up][up]I think little Simplicity would sell like hotcakes. ^_^

[up]Agree. Who doesn't like turquoise-and-ruby as a colour scheme?

Beholderess from Moscow Since: Jun, 2010
#650: Jan 23rd 2014 at 5:24:31 AM

Oh yes, you can't go wrong with turquoise. If I'll ever find myself at your side of the ocean I really should send you guys something cool

And those particular beads are my new favourite - nice texture and pure pleasure to work with. Ridiculously expensive and difficult to buy where I am, but definitely worth it. I've already decided to make a close-fitting collar with similar beads in bronze colour

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