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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-01-22, 4:08pm
Replies: 81
Views: 23,186
Posted By laurellanestudios
BTW, Dennis, your work is fascinating and how...

BTW, Dennis, your work is fascinating and how cool that your sons are in business with you!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-01-22, 11:57am
Replies: 81
Views: 23,186
Posted By laurellanestudios
Jeez, another great point - I don't consider...

Jeez, another great point - I don't consider myself a hoarder but do have glass collecting dust. Thanks for the inspiration to USE WHAT I HAVE.

Kalera, that's good info about the glass cost per...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-01-22, 10:53am
Replies: 81
Views: 23,186
Posted By laurellanestudios
Okay, a light is going off for me...I guess I've...

Okay, a light is going off for me...I guess I've been slower than I think and need to make good beads, easier beads faster. Secondly, Dennis, you've got a great point about buying supplies wholesale....
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-01-22, 10:24am
Replies: 81
Views: 23,186
Posted By laurellanestudios
Well, as I said, I guess I need (and received) a...

Well, as I said, I guess I need (and received) a reality check.

I still can't wrap my mind around such low prices..something I clearly need to get over.

Lots of great points here...BonnieR, I...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-01-22, 8:16am
Replies: 81
Views: 23,186
Posted By laurellanestudios
Good points, Cosmo, but even keeping all of that...

Good points, Cosmo, but even keeping all of that in mind...$2 a bead...a well-crafted, nice looking bead?!

$2 for anything handcrafted that requires skill, time and equipment just seems...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-01-22, 6:55am
Replies: 81
Views: 23,186
Posted By laurellanestudios
Pricing - What am I doing wrong?

My intention is NOT to bash anyone - honestly - but rather to encourage a discussion and learn.

It seems that many artists are selling their beads for $2 - $3 per bead. These appear to be...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-01-16, 8:29am
Replies: 21
Views: 4,566
Posted By laurellanestudios
Just had to say good luck, Corey! You'll...

Just had to say good luck, Corey!

You'll never know until you try...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-01-16, 8:25am
Replies: 3
Views: 2,176
Posted By laurellanestudios
Just opened my Etsy shop so it's too soon to...

Just opened my Etsy shop so it's too soon to tell. I agree with Patsy, though...prices there seem very low (so I did the same...when in Rome, I guess).

Listing is a breeze and very inexpensive.
...
Forum: Tutorials 2007-01-11, 2:37pm
Replies: 2
Views: 4,651
Posted By laurellanestudios
Thanks, Evan. I did look at the tutorial and it...

Thanks, Evan. I did look at the tutorial and it was great. Thanks for sharing.

I think I'll give button-making a try!
Forum: Tutorials 2007-01-11, 10:42am
Replies: 2
Views: 4,651
Posted By laurellanestudios
Making Buttons

Is there a special tool to make buttons (as in, buttons on a shirt)? Are buttons difficult to make?

Thanks.
Forum: Shows and Festivals 2007-01-10, 7:02am
Replies: 0
Views: 2,097
Posted By laurellanestudios
Sheep to Shawl in PA

I'm a sucker for the PA Farm Show in Harrisburg, PA each year. Went for our annual trip last night and as always, was drawn to the alpaca and sheep - so cute.

For those of you living in PA, the...
Forum: Website help and critique 2007-01-07, 9:20am
Replies: 7
Views: 3,327
Posted By laurellanestudios
Goodbye Web Site, Hello Blog

I decided to let go of my web site and move into the world of blogging.

Also opened an Etsy shop and love it.

Would love for you to take a look. Thanks!

www.onlaurellane.typepad.com (from...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-11-14, 6:40am
Replies: 20
Views: 4,883
Posted By laurellanestudios
I agree 100%...raise your prices! The prices you...

I agree 100%...raise your prices! The prices you quoted might be sending the message that your jewelry isn't high quality. I sell the pens at $32 easily. In fact, I have a friend who successfully...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-11-06, 5:39am
Replies: 10
Views: 4,187
Posted By laurellanestudios
That was my first thought...I've done it this way...

That was my first thought...I've done it this way with polymer clay. Can I ask, what size mandrel are you using and do you have to sand down the tip of the knitting needle for the bead to fit on top?...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-11-05, 4:32pm
Replies: 10
Views: 4,187
Posted By laurellanestudios
Now THAT is why I posted this question! I'm...

Now THAT is why I posted this question! I'm embarrassed to admit that I wouldn't have thought of that option, Teague. Thanks.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-11-05, 7:53am
Replies: 10
Views: 4,187
Posted By laurellanestudios
Knitting Needles w/ Beads

Help! I want to add my beads to wooden knitting needles.

How might I accomplish this?

Thanks for any suggestions.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-10-18, 2:14pm
Replies: 14
Views: 3,633
Posted By laurellanestudios
I'll try both suggestions. I have turned my torch...

I'll try both suggestions. I have turned my torch down but apparently not low enough! The ultra thin stringer just squiggles up on me. I like the idea of encasing it with clear.

Keep those...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-10-18, 8:49am
Replies: 14
Views: 3,633
Posted By laurellanestudios
Ultra Thin Stringer

Just when I think I'm getting a tiny bit better with stringer control, I'm drooling over beads in the Gallery section that seem to have really thin stringer. (Like Melanie Moertel - LOVE her beads.)...
Forum: Free Tutorials 2006-10-03, 4:43pm
Replies: 74
Views: 47,790
Posted By laurellanestudios
Oh, Gail..thanks for asking that! I wondered the...

Oh, Gail..thanks for asking that! I wondered the same thing...does the wire then become the headpin? I thought I read that the wire is re-used, so I'm not sure.

Help!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-08-28, 4:25am
Replies: 8
Views: 2,299
Posted By laurellanestudios
I'd like to move beyond Moretti simply out of...

I'd like to move beyond Moretti simply out of curiousity and to try different colors. I wondered if there was a natural progression many of you go through with glass. For example, it seems that...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-08-27, 5:18pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,299
Posted By laurellanestudios
Beyond Moretti

I'm ready to step outside the world of Moretti glass...

I need suggestions on where to go from here...Kugler? Bullseye? Other?

Thanks for your input.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-08-17, 4:16pm
Replies: 3
Views: 2,160
Posted By laurellanestudios
Thanks to you both...good advice. It's a...

Thanks to you both...good advice.

It's a "generic" bead show, not restricted to lampwork. I'll work toward building a variety of inventory at a variety of price points.

I usually do art...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-08-17, 1:55pm
Replies: 3
Views: 2,160
Posted By laurellanestudios
Bead Show - What Sells?

This question isn't getting any attention in the marketing area so let me try it again here....

Bead shows....anyone willing to share what their big sellers are? Focals? Sets? Spacers? Non-bead...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-08-15, 9:46am
Replies: 11
Views: 2,883
Posted By laurellanestudios
Mike, That's incredible! Love, love, love it! ...

Mike, That's incredible! Love, love, love it!

Now, I have to make these on a 3/32" mandrel to slip onto a canape knife blank...I'll take your idea and run with it.

Thanks!!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-08-14, 6:45pm
Replies: 17
Views: 3,798
Posted By laurellanestudios
I wondered why my new batch of black Moretti is...

I wondered why my new batch of black Moretti is boiling like mad! Never had trouble with black before...thought I was doing something wrong!
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