Kiln Opening & Poll Question
I fired both of my kilns yesterday and need to re-load then again today! I could hardly wait to open up the glaze kiln because I had tested a new glaze and texture on some of my pieces. I used a celadon and an aqua libre glaze that’s very runny and so this was a test for me to see how thickly I can apply it without worrying about whether or not the glaze would run all over the kiln shelves. What did I learn?? I can apply the glaze on thickly without worry. Aqua libre is a gorgeous aqua blue crackly glaze that reminds me a bit of the the color of the ocean in the Carribean or something.
Sales have been a little slow on Etsy for the past week and I wonder if I should change my strategy a little bit. I need to gauge other people’s opinions on whether or not I should try a different way to sell ceramic jewelry online. I have 3 different cords/chains in the works; black satin cord with sterling findings, sleek stainless steel cable and crocheted silver wire chain. Obviously each costs me different amounts of money and time to make. So I was thinking, I could sell the pendants and chains separately and if someone just wants the pendant, they could purchase the ceramic piece alone at a lower cost than the whole necklace. If they want a chain or cord to go along with it, they could purchase it separately. Anyway, let me know what you think – I would really appreciate it!
To get around selling jewelry at the Summer Art Market this coming weekend, I am going to be offering free shipping again on all the jewelry in my Etsy Shop on June 9th and 10th.. I’ve also crafted some buttons and magnets that I can sell at the market so that I have some items in an affordable price range.
Thanks again everyone,
Note: My apologies, I had to reconfigure the poll vote counter because it was acting up….
Sharm
June 5, 2007 at 3:51 pm //
wow , have a nice day !
Lisa
June 5, 2007 at 6:55 pm //
I was hoping I’d make it to the art sale this weekend to see your work in person but things aren’t looking good. Kid parties & taekwondo belt testing, critique group meeting, parker country festival and my mom is visiting.
Best of luck – everything looks wonderful via the internet!
Cynthia
June 6, 2007 at 3:10 am //
Heya Sharm!
No worries Lisa, weekends are a busy time. Thanks, I feel pretty good about the weekend. I’ve really put in the time in the past few months. Enjoy the visit with your mom.
Kesha Bruce
June 6, 2007 at 7:52 am //
Indeed Aqua libre is a wonderful color. It reminds me of swimming in the Mediterranean sea off the coast of Greece!
HMBT
June 6, 2007 at 11:22 am //
Love the new work! Break a leg at the show!
The Lone Beader
June 6, 2007 at 3:02 pm //
Good question. I’ll answer it here. If there were a way to sell the pendant weperately but give the customer the option to add the leather cord id they want for extra $$, that might be ideal… just my 2 cents.
Shawn McCann
June 7, 2007 at 12:54 am //
I think that the sales will come around. Naturally you are going to have a slow week here and there. And your products are great enough for people to come back.
Nancy Van Blaricom
June 7, 2007 at 1:54 pm //
Beautiful color. I voted to give them a choice … most of the time I bet they ask you to choose for them though. *wink*
Mary Timme
June 7, 2007 at 2:08 pm //
And I get to see the stuff in person! Nanner, nanner, nanner! I’ll have to tell you all how wonderful it really is on my blog. I went for the last one, on the poll as I like to do what I will do and not someone else’s vision. I’m excited to see all your stuff this weekend.
Cynthia
June 7, 2007 at 3:52 pm //
You’re so right, Kesha. I went to Greece gee, at least 20 years ago and I still remember how blue and clear the water is there.
Thank you, Heather.
Diana & Nancy – I think you’re with the majority and that’s what I’m going to try out next week. It’s going to require that I re-photograph all my pendants, but it will be worth it in the long run.
Thank you, Shawnn : )
I’m looking forward to meeting you Mary!!