tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post8422609965995316676..comments2023-10-17T06:24:17.213-04:00Comments on Art Jewelry Elements: Exploration in seed beaded claspsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-47537055127610605512012-07-13T09:46:41.013-04:002012-07-13T09:46:41.013-04:00You just have to go for it, make a few design and ...You just have to go for it, make a few design and as I think was mentioned create a few color pallets with some matching bead sets included and list them. I'd stay away from trying to do custom stuff, at least at first. Granted what I'm doing is different but I was terrified to jump in with components, I thought about it for months and wish I had just done it much sooner. It was the best move I could have made. JUST DO IT Kristen, you know you can!!! :)KristiBowmanDesignhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10015584159659853422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-83025940579450906572012-07-13T09:03:40.964-04:002012-07-13T09:03:40.964-04:00Using bead numbers would help for beaders who use ...Using bead numbers would help for beaders who use seeds that is for sure. As for custom orders yes I agree that is a logistical puzzle.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06000223877502634308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-56069462326707212262012-07-13T09:02:23.961-04:002012-07-13T09:02:23.961-04:00Great idea and as for the custom idea.....That is ...Great idea and as for the custom idea.....That is a logistical puzzle.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06000223877502634308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-60253589011246871582012-07-13T09:01:24.320-04:002012-07-13T09:01:24.320-04:00You keep me thinkin D!You keep me thinkin D!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06000223877502634308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-18875764493936973662012-07-13T09:01:04.669-04:002012-07-13T09:01:04.669-04:00I have gone back and forth on this issue as well a...I have gone back and forth on this issue as well and I do think I have solved the issue of connect-ability so with that said I might just have to test the market sometime. Not sure when though. LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06000223877502634308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-65534600979060037842012-07-13T03:12:08.950-04:002012-07-13T03:12:08.950-04:00I've given thought to selling beadwoven clasps...I've given thought to selling beadwoven clasps before, but I quickly abandon the idea when I try to decide what color, shape, and size to make. I make different ones for my own projects all the time, so my clasps can coordinate and enhance my designs. I especially love beadwoven toggles & bars, but these aren't something the non-beadweaver could simply crimp in to - especially the bars, which I usually weave directly into my design. The bars just don't lend themselves to simple attachment of a jumpring!<br /><br />There are thousands of different color choices and combos, not to mention all the different styles and sizes of clasps, and to try to get a viable selection to keep on hand as spec inventory doesn't seem like a good idea. Add on to that the worry about making each one functional (i. e. connectible) for a variety of media (strung, wire, etc), and I get so boggled by all the possibilities that all I see is a shelf full of clasps that I think are wonderful, but something about each one keeps them from selling!Sweet Freedomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174205709581795573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-2229397756474548442012-07-12T19:26:25.878-04:002012-07-12T19:26:25.878-04:00If you sold beaded beads that matched or coordinat...If you sold beaded beads that matched or coordinated with the clasps that would solve that issue. ;-)Diana P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03809695242088483186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-6796506659448232312012-07-12T13:54:53.824-04:002012-07-12T13:54:53.824-04:00So Patti do you think maybe a few in metallic woul...So Patti do you think maybe a few in metallic would be a good way to achieve that or maybe custom order?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06000223877502634308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-66002296231983161912012-07-12T13:36:49.525-04:002012-07-12T13:36:49.525-04:00That's a good question. If you noted the bead ...That's a good question. If you noted the bead numbers used in your clasps that would help. I imagine that listings for a custom clasp in beads of the buyer's choice would sell well also, although I hate to think of the logistics of that offer. You could also offer a listed choice of colors that you already have on hand.KipperCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011060884920219554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-28737805622986793762012-07-12T12:34:25.486-04:002012-07-12T12:34:25.486-04:00These are beautiful! I am only geussing, but I th...These are beautiful! I am only geussing, but I think the reason you do not see beaded clasps for sale is that one would want the beads used in the clasp to match the beads used in the rest of the project, be it a necklace, beacelwt, etc. Just guessing!Patti Vanderbloemenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14899971311953499881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-10111897319655736612012-07-12T10:32:47.455-04:002012-07-12T10:32:47.455-04:00Well then my friend we will have to talk!!!!Well then my friend we will have to talk!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06000223877502634308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-28734968361520081342012-07-12T08:37:51.512-04:002012-07-12T08:37:51.512-04:00I demand you go make some clasps for sale now. Go...I demand you go make some clasps for sale now. Go! Get to it! Seriously though, it's something I would use in my work.Diana P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03809695242088483186noreply@blogger.com