Finally got round to adding some new jewellery to Etsy.
I have more to add, but I haven't taken pictures of them yet.
I'm actually quite pleased with the way I'm progressing as a jewellery artist. The owner of the lovely bead shop in town has been asking me to take some polymer clay beads in to show her for a while now, and when I actually managed to remember to do it she seemed very impressed. In fact she wants me to run a bead-making class! How exciting!
I can definitely see the improvement in my work since I started back in August.
Unfortunately I haven't sold all that much yet. I'm blaming this on my lack of business skills, having never run a business before. Anyone have any tips on marketing and such? I've been thinking about doing a jewellery blog showing each piece as I make it, the stages I go through, etc. - any other ideas?
The humble Mallard
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Unfortunatly I am not much of a marketing genius either- I have no idea. But your jewlery is really pretty!
ReplyDeleteThank you Bobbie!
ReplyDeleteI think when I have time I'll definitely start a jewellery blog. Even if no-one reads it, it will be useful for me to document the processes.
I think that's a great idea! You never know, it could work!
ReplyDeleteHi, Anna!
ReplyDeleteFor some reason, your email link isn't working for me, so I thought I'd thank you here - your package arrived yesterday along with your card. Thank you so much! Z will be so excited. I'm saving them for his stocking on Christmas morning.
I hung the two baby hedgehogs on my rearview mirror and everyone who gets into my car falls in love with them.
By the way, I love your wrappings. Very classy and simple. You are truly a creative lady. Thank you again.
Sayre
No problem Sayre, I hope he likes them!
ReplyDeleteAs for email, try scarlett_silverleafATyahooDOTcom. If that doesn't work, silverleafshinystuffATgooglemailDOTcom goes to me as well, as does hoghelpATsingergylarpDOTcom. Phew!
Classy and simple is exactly what I was going for... I'm pleased I actually managed to achieve it. I'm rather fond of the silver leaf stickers myself, and I'm thinking of ways I can incorporate similar designs into my jewellery.
Anna go and see Business Link if your serious about turning your designs (which are really good/brilliant) into a business. You can phone them on 0845 0586644. Plenty of help especially about marketing. Best of luck for 2009.
ReplyDeleteHaven't heard from you in a while, hope you're ok. Happy New Year!
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