How to open and organize online shop, getting out of the slump, will I have children - Q&A!
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- OPEN TO FIND RESOURCES AND FIND LINKS! Hi guys and welcome back to new video! Today I will answer some of your questions, including how to open and organize online shop, getting out of the slump, will I have children and more! Hope you will enjoy it, and remember to stay tuned, as some of these questions will also have separate videos in details!
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Well. You are my therapist! You're realistic, logical, calm and i can relate to you. And every time I think I'll fail at making my own jewellery, i watch your videos and feel okay again.
oh my, your comment made my day! I'm so happy you think so. Thank you so much dear! Best wishes xx
I'm not a jeweler; I restore and refurbish vintage machinery and use a number of jeweler's tools. My most often used tool is a Foredom TX flexshaft. It's a die grinder of sorts. The thing is unstoppable! As for sales, I originally did a couple of drill presses from the 1940s and listed them on Marketplace. Two days later I had a business. This year hasn't been great for obvious reasons, but I'm still working in hopes of selling the stuff next spring/summer.
Basia, Because you asked for input from viewers, I've thought long and hard about recommending a torch and having both the Smith Little AND the Smith Silversmith, I can readily and positively suggest the acetylene and ambient air Smith Silversmith torch. It's soo much easier and readily available and versatile. But don't take my word, if you can try them both. You can use either one, you have an excellent aptitude. I'd love to hear what you think. Maybe find a couple of fellow jewelers and ask them to give you some time on their torch, maybe help them with something and they will help you decide (that is what I did and it was invaluable)! Recently, I ran out of acetylene, and because of COVID, I couldn't get my tank filled (replaced: they take yours and give you a full one), so I had to get my Little torch going. Oh, I bitched and moaned, SO much more work and fussiness. It works well but it is nowhere near as user friendly. I recommend checking out Jeannette K. Cains RUclips channel, Jewelry Arts in NY. She has good info that is so helpful - you probably already know about her. She uses the Smith Silversmith to much success and ease. Also, I'd get a Benchmate Ring system over an engraving ball, ALL DAY LONG! - you make rings and although an engraving ball is great (I have one - by accident) You can do engraving very well and easily with the GRS Benchmate system and it is more versatile - the engraving ball is good but very heavy, cumbersome and not as easily movable - seriously, it's a BEAST!. The Benchmate Encore QCX is primo! Contact GRS, maybe they would love you to do a review and give you one for that. You do great reviews, They'd be lucky to have you!! I ONLY share my thoughts because you asked. I never like to "should" on people!! Respect!!!! Good luck Wonder Woman Basia!! Thank you again for your great channel.
Damn girl , are you freaking kidding me. Not only are you a great artist , you're wise. I'm retired now , and only did service bench nothing creative . You really inspire me.
wow, thank you so much Gabriel!! ❤️ I really appreciate it ❤️ But I think every work is valuable, in different ways of course, but that's how we have variety :)
Amazing tips! I had to take a break from wire wrapping for about 3 months, but when I came back, I had so many life experiences that I came back much stronger and better. Sometimes you just need time for the knowledge you learned to digest, and you can actually get over a learning curve by not thinking about it at all. Crazy stuff! Loved this video and I love your beautiful mindset and peaceful environment 💗 Thank you for putting yourself out there. 🦋🙏🥰
Well hello lovely lady! this video was great and helpful just as all your other videos. You really are amazing 🌸 thank you for your advice and the beautiful energy and happiness you spread through your videos. Much appreciated 💜
You are so welcome Helena! I'm really glad this video was helpful, thank you for watching and your sweet comment 😍❤
You are wise beyond your years, the advice given about bieng in creative a slump has really helped me. Keep up the good work, THANKYOU.
That's so sweet Trudy! Thank you so much 🥰 Also, my mum's name is the same as yours 💕
Great Video Basia The back end business stuff is my least favorite thing to do but the most important. I finally learned that and in July got all my ducks in a row and now I track outgoing and incoming $ per month, also scheduling social media and growing my platforms :)
Hi Sherice! Thank you! Yes, the whole admin side of the business can seem boring, but is essential. Glad you moved forward with yours! 🥰
Thank you for another amazing video! They are all so helpful to me! 😊🖤
Great video! Very inspiring thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching! 😊❤
Can I throw in another 'get out of a rut' technique?.... I tend to gather bits of wire off-cuts, bits of stones and various odds and ends that I can't bear to throw out. I like to just allow myself to play with these bits and bobs without any pressure to 'create' anything. Invariably I find that my wee brain throws in a few off beat pairings and blendings of such items and it brings the fun back. Thanks for all your posts, you are much appreciated xxx
Well I'll be the 1st to comment! Firstly you need to know how AWSOME you are and just how much you are Appreciated for making these videos and sharing this valuable information with those who are just starting in this field! #2 your artwork is Amazing please make a guy shirt I want one from you 🤣, 3rd KEEP IT UP❣️ finally Liked, Shared, & Commented btw I was serious your channel is AWESOME thank you for being so cool💜🙏
wow, thank you so much for all the love!! I really appreciate it! 😀❤ I will be making more designs soon, that will be suitable for men too, so I hope you will find something for yourself too 😊 Thanks again! Take care and stay safe!
this conversation is very important , and you have a wonderful way of expressing yourself you are so wonderfully human and balanced , keep it up .
Thank you so much for this!! I really needed this reminder. Definitely overdo for a reset. Been burnt out and not able to make anything right nowadays. Always appreciate your videos my dear! You're awesome
Basia, I've listened to this one several times, it is just so GOOD.
Basia! You are so inspiring. Thank you so much for making this video. You are so helpful in the way you describe things that no one else seems to want to speak on. Thank you for helping me get into silversmithing, I wouldn't be where i am without you 🥰
Thank you for answering my question about opening and organizing a shop, i can't wait for your future videos on the subject too!
Love and light from your biggest fan @minidorris ❤❤
I'm so glad you've found my answer and the video helpful Nicki! ❤️ It means a lot. I try my best to share what I can, sometimes I might not remember which things someone would find helpful or interesting, because often these are the small things that you forget with time, but are actually crucial in the beginning. So if you have any suggestions, please do share them, it will help me film that separate video and make sure I share all the relevant info! :))
Hiya, I agree so much with you to be an artist of Basia's quality & a buisness woman too! Sorry I never could spell. And all in a non native tongue!!! I admire her work & attitude a lot it's nice that so many others do too! Stay safe... Steve
@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing Yes ma'am, i loved it! My boyfriend even told me to save the video to come back to when i get frustrated, he loves you too 🥰💕
Its funny that you say that because I think you're so thorough! I say cover anything that you already had in mind, and maybe any issues or troubles you had in the beginning. Have you had any issues with customers that you had to resolve? (Which i would find hard to believe, you're pieces are amazing). Maybe do a little process of how a purchase works, from printing a label to packaging to shipping it out, and how you keep multiple orders organized ect. Its all so intimidating to me 😅 Thank you so much sweet lady 💕✨
Anwesome work and video !
Congratulations.
I have a question:
You live in an apartment, right?
How do you solve noise problems with neighbors?
Kisses,
Micaela
I Love the videos...
thank´s for that. soon i send my finish work, going for full time job in art!
i learn a loot, and my workshop is almost ready...
again thank you
Excellent video Basia!
Thank you so much! 😍
Hiya Lady Stardust, how are you both doing? So you are not only a silver smith you're a word smith too? Wow you said a lot dear lady but no extra words. Your description on setting up an etsy shop was perfect, in that it was how & more important, why you did each thing. You opened up, again answering a load of deep questions & giving us indepth studied answers. You may get what some would see as a disappointing number of comments but a lot of people will be floored by the quality of your insightful outporings. To tell us so much, not carefully written but spoken straight off the bat in a strange language not your own shows the depth of your feeling & the depth of your linguistic prowess! Big words from me now! Thank you Basia for your insight & the depth of your feeling...
In case I messed up sending the message, I've got my Luna Tee! It's fantastic, thank you...
Take care & stay safe... Steve x
Wow thank you Steve so much! I appreciate a lot everything you've said and it means a lot to me, becasue, like you've said, English is not my forst language and sometimes things can be hard to explain clearly. Some things get lost in translation too, so I'm glad to know everything was clear and interesting! ❤️ I try to share what I can, there's so much more, so I will be making separate videos about some of the subjects 😀 I wil answer your message today, as I finally have time to properly sit down and read! ❤️ So excited your Luna Tee arrived!! I hope it looks good :)) Take care x
@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing Thank you Lady Stardust, stay safe Steve x
Wow, you are so impressive. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!! 😍😍😍 Thank you for sharing these informations!
You are so welcome! My pleasure, honestly 😍
Great job and very good information. Thank you so much
Hi, i love your you tube channel. 😍 you are such a great inspiration! 🤗🙏 how to get started, etc.
I have a tool tip for you for a engraving block.... I have a small and big engraving block from cousins uk, at a very affordable price. And i can say it's a realy good one. (the one that's marked as from cousins itself) Even my teacher engraving approved it.😊👌
Awesome video
Thank you Nathan!! Appreciate it 😊
Love your work and find your videos super helpful and inspiring :) Looking forward to a video on how you do your engraving!
Awesome! Thank you!
"How am I supposed to get energy for creating if I don't even have energy for anything else" , omg, my everyday struggle by living with fybromialgia 😂. Lovely video, I spent a nice time eating my big bowl of fruits and watching you! Thank you for the advices, my dear Basia ❤️❤️
Hahaha 😂😄Oh dear, I'm so sorry Faby! But I must say that, despite this condition, you are doing so well and you're so artistically expressive! I'm glad you're fighting it girl, and though I'm sure it's a struggle every day, you're really inspiring 😊❤ Thank you so much for watching, I'm glad you've enjoyed that time xx
Hello Faby , I truly understand. I suffer from chronic non stop pain. 3 back surgeries , degenerative disc disease and arthritis on the spine. When I sit at the bench I'm in my own little world. Nothing matters. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Wish you the best Faby
Thank you so much for your video!!
Thanks for all your answers Basia!
A lot of what you said really resonated to me, especially the part about feeling stuck, you have a very similar approach to it than I do (except for the part where you say it helps you to organize paper work, I was lik “whaaaat! NO WAY” 😂). I enjoyed watching the video ❤️
Thank you so much for watching Karolien! ❤️❤️❤️ Your comments always put me in a good mood :)) Hahahaha, yes, I know sorting documents isn't everyone's tea, but I actually love doing it for some reason 😂
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for promoting artists! I like to make so many different things on good days (I’m old, disabled and love art). Some people tell me I should not sell things I make because they are so diverse, and don’t belong in the same shop. Thoughts?
hmm, I would say, do whatever you want! Do what feels right. Because you shouldn't keep yourself from making the kind of art you want. You can have various products too, you will just have to focus more on proper marketing, and insted of using just word jewelry for example, start using DESIGNS instead :) It's ok to create different things, so don't hold yourself back! Sending best wishes 😊❤
Stardust Mine Jewellery Thank you for the words of encouragement! That is true, my limits are only what I set on myself. I love the “designs” idea. Thank you!🍎 ♥️🥰
Hiya, I'm old, disabled & love art too so I'm in tune with you. Tesco sell socks & pears does anyone hit on them? No they say great how convienent, (I never could spell), Never let others dictate how you think & work, there would be no new art if we did that! No moving on & upward, ever. You are the person who controls your art & its markerting never let others try to push their small minded ideas into your work! My silver work is limited in design but it's my art & my design! Own your work ALL OF IT! If you feel that something deserves an audience then give it one, put it in the shop & the very best of luck to you! Take care & stay safe... Steve...
@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing You tell her!!!
Great video! I have another question for you...How do you test your products? Do you test them yourself or you let somebody else to test them for you?
I also love to watch Paolo from Japan!!!
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His channel is awesome! I love his energy and videos he makes are wonderful 😍❤
What mask and filter are u using?
it's a GVS mask, I found it on Amazon (UK), I haven't been buying separate filters for it yet
how do you make the flowers like that?
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hiya flower how you doing, good video again always some good advice from you well nearly always haha, just watching you cut that coy carp out thinking would one of those not make a nice broch or a ring or just even on a hoody just an idea banging around in my empty head, I have treated myself to a brand new bench birthday present from me to me, you take care keep well keep safe.
thank you so much for watching Albert! And happy birthday to you!! It's probably very late now, but still, wanted to wish you all the best ❤️ And excellent idea with just the Koi as a design! I will definitely add it as a broch at some point, and also as a design on clothing 😍 Take care!
@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing thank you flower
What platina did you use?😊
How would you test your jewellery? And how long for, eg wear and tear
My Dear hi, I hope you are doing very well. I have a question regarding the kind of software you are using for the jewellery designing. What is the software’s name and version that you use or recommend to use?? What would be the price and how I could get it? It will be very much appreciated if you could help me out with the information as I need those info. for my niece. She just started jewellery (course) last year. Thanks again.
Is that pimento cheese spread on that sandwich?
I had to google this and now I want it 😳 Hahaha I used pepper hummus on my sandwich :) I recommend it too
Hi there, can you put the subtitles in English please, because right now is available in netherland only. Althought you speak very clear I don't understand everything and this topic is very interesting for me. Thank you. Great job.
They should be generated automatically, that's so weird there's no Eng subtitles! Alright, thank you so much for letting me know, I'll do my best to add subtitles as much as I can. Thank you for watching! 😊❤
@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing thank you for everything and share It with us. Your channel is pretty nice. You really LOVE jewelry, we can see It in every video you make. Apologies for my mistakes written in english. Stay safe and healthy. Greetings from Spain.
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Consider purchasing a microscope - this tool allows you to see so much more and you can achieve mind-blowing results with saw pierced designs with more precision. By being able to eliminate small discreet scratches and cracks unnoticeable to client's eye, you elevate the whole appearence of the piece - you shall notice a difference, trust me.
amazing recommendation! I'm going to look into this ❤️ it will definitely take the whole work to the next level, so I agree it's absolutely worth the investement! Thank you
My Dear hi, I hope you are doing very well. I have a question regarding the kind of software you are using for the jewellery designing. What is the software’s name and version that you use or recommend to use?? What would be the price and how I could get it? It will be very much appreciated if you could help me out with the information as I need those info. for my niece. She just started jewellery (course) last year. Thanks again.
Hi dear! I'm not using any jewellery designing software at the moment, I draw everything myself and then scan the design and scale it on the computer using Word hahah :D The easiest way 😂 And then I print it out. But I'm sure the tutor your niece will have will definitely share all the useful software recommendations with her xx