I've been designing lot's of new pieces with metal lately....would you be more inclined to buy my patina and etched metal, clay or leather parts as a finding or completed jewelry pieces. I'm thinking for my Etsy site...More designers may want parts and pieces....what do you think? I'm searching for ways to get more exposure and ultimately more sales.
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Today's giveaway:
Lovin' the Sun Necklace
in Brass, Copper & Pewter
on 24" Sterling Silver plated Ball Chain
Thanks everyone!
44 comments:
this is so exciting Melinda. Your new pieces are awesome!
I think there is definitely a market for components. I am launching a line of artisan beads and components soon too. Go for it! What can it hurt to try???????
That's exactly what I'm trying to figure out, I've been making/listing lots of components the last month or so and they are selling fairly well. So I'm going to do a combination of both. My dilemma is whether I should separate them out into different shops.
I think it's a great idea to list your components. At this moment I only sell my finished jewelry but I am hearing many say that their components are selling better than their finished jewelry. Why not list some pieces and see how it goes?
Shannon C
I'm loving the new jewelry!
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I love your creations!
I love your pieces, so pretty and interesting! I follow on GFC!
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I tweeted about this giveaway!
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Gorgeous!
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Would love to win!
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I love your jewelry a lot.
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you could do both sell the pieces and sell your own completed jewelry too .
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I like the leather jewelry. And I support your idea to sell components on Etsy. That can be quite profitable too.
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So pretty!! I agree that components,piece parts and findings are great sellers. I think starting a new shop would be great but honestly i don't know how hard running one shop is.
On the other hand you might want to keep one shop for all of your positive feedback
good luck,i will be sure to visit:)
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This necklace is so beautiful !! Followed on GFC : Urmika Agarwal and FB with the same name. Hoping I win !
I think that you'd do well to market some of your pieces as findings. Have you considered sponsoring a few facebook contests or blog giveaways? You could offer just a few, low-cost items and people will come to see. Especially on blogs that focus on crafting & jewelry-making.
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I'd personally prefer finished pieces as although I think designing or creating my own jewelry would be fun, I am not that inclined at this point in my life...
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Like your facebook page and I now follow you via GFC.
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love this neckalce and your pieces are great. gollow gfc
Beautiful piece. I think components is definitely big too btw.
I tweeted about it too :)
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There are some beautiful pieces in your shop! ambrerose at(aol) dot(com)
I adore the necklace!!! Please enter me in!
Thank you for the chance!
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really pretty
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I definitely lean towards finished pieces. Your pieces are beautiful!
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I love finished pieces! love the new items. thanks.
really a nice jewel!
While I'm sure there is a market for components, I would much prefer the completed pieces--which are fantastic.
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I love it and think it would sell never hurt to try right
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All your stuff is beautiful! I think you should go for it - try the componets and see what happens.
Thanks so much,
Karen
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I definitely think you should try for the components!
I love your jewelry!
Completed jewelry pieces are more than enough for most people, although many are crafty enough to want to try to 'build their own', so maybe components would be a nice idea. :)
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I think your store is beautiful and after looking at everything, I think this is my favorite item: http://www.etsy.com/listing/70089214/mohegan-sun-porcelain-earrings-on
I think you should sell more items similar to this one!! Selling components might work great but I think you should sell more finished jewelry!! :) You have real talent! Thank you so much for the chance to win this awesome giveaway. I follow your on your blog. Thanks so much, Carolyn McIntyre, Samandcaorlyn1@aol.com
I like your FB page, too. Carolyn McIntyre, Samandcarolyn1@aol.com
I love the way you incorporate clay on your pieces.. amazing! You should stick with those!
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Congratulations Laura at Blue Antiquities....your name has been chosen to win the etched necklace...
Thanks so much everyone for participating! Appreciate all of your input and thoughts~
Yeehaw! Thanks Melinda. I will look forward to purchasing components, especially raku pendants, just one of my favorite things you do!
I usually buy my jewelry by local craftsman at our local art gallery. I can't afford most of the art, but the earrings are definitely within my budget.
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