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12 years ago
First off I wanted to thank everyone for the support I've received since I join FA. It wasn't until I got in the community that I really started making bracelets for fun, friends, and customers. And if it wasn't for you guys I would've never gotten around to making the larger bracelets that I've been posting the last few weeks, I would've kept thinking it was impossible!
I know I've been changing things up a lot as far as prices go and I think I've finally got things where I want them on that front. But I wanted to explain my reasoning behind it. The beads I use are rather expensive, I only buy from delica because they're the most consistent in size and quality that I've used. Unfortunately the generic Micheals and Hobby Lobby no longer carry them in my area, so I'm making half hour trips to a specialty store that offers them for the same price, with 3/4 the quantity of beads in the container.
I've also been browsing the bead/beading/beaded and bracelet tag recently and I noticed that other beaders mounted the bead-work on leather, fabric, etc. And I was curious to know if there'd be an interest if I started making collars? For both humans and for their non-human companions, I'll have to experiment with it some before offering it, but I was wondering if people would be interested in them? Maybe offering mounted bracelets?
-dunno, lots of experimenting that I'll have to do for this project before I officially offer it
But yeah, a few of you have really encouraged me on and you mean the world to me. And those of you that are reading this that I don't talk to also support me just by being here. It's really exciting for me to see the view count and know that people took the time to look at something closer, and it always makes me smile when I check back the next day and see more! I just really appreciate you guys, and unfortunately the only way I can express it is through journals like these and raffles every now and then.
I know I've been changing things up a lot as far as prices go and I think I've finally got things where I want them on that front. But I wanted to explain my reasoning behind it. The beads I use are rather expensive, I only buy from delica because they're the most consistent in size and quality that I've used. Unfortunately the generic Micheals and Hobby Lobby no longer carry them in my area, so I'm making half hour trips to a specialty store that offers them for the same price, with 3/4 the quantity of beads in the container.
I've also been browsing the bead/beading/beaded and bracelet tag recently and I noticed that other beaders mounted the bead-work on leather, fabric, etc. And I was curious to know if there'd be an interest if I started making collars? For both humans and for their non-human companions, I'll have to experiment with it some before offering it, but I was wondering if people would be interested in them? Maybe offering mounted bracelets?
-dunno, lots of experimenting that I'll have to do for this project before I officially offer it
But yeah, a few of you have really encouraged me on and you mean the world to me. And those of you that are reading this that I don't talk to also support me just by being here. It's really exciting for me to see the view count and know that people took the time to look at something closer, and it always makes me smile when I check back the next day and see more! I just really appreciate you guys, and unfortunately the only way I can express it is through journals like these and raffles every now and then.
Also, have you tried looking online for your beads?
and finally, We all love you and your work! <3
You're an amazing person and a wonderful friend. You mean the world to me and it's been really awesome 'growing up' with you on here and watching you grow, mature, and expand in your beadwork! I'm honored to hold you as close as I do and you're just a great person all around.
Sappy stuff out of the way, I like the idea of collars and mounted bracelets. The beadwork you do is pretty awesome and I like the idea of potentially non-jewelry related beadwork! I bet you could make sprites pretty amazing and then if you mounted them in a frame or something..that'd be awesome!