Comments on: Making Jupiter Beads, Faux Raku plus Mod Canes for Fun and Profit

By: Phaedrakat

Phaedrakat — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:11:54 +0000

@Cara: Probably a long time ;-) I’m going through them, too. I need a better approach, though. I’m not being very systematic about it; so it’s taking me even longer! There are some really good posts – that makes it totally worth the effort~

By: Cara

Cara — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:44:54 +0000

Having only found this blog a few months ago there is a lot of catching up to do. There is so much great information from both Cindy herself and all the other contributors I am trying to work my way through so I don’t miss any. Wonder how long it will take me?

By: Phaedrakat

Phaedrakat — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:52:28 +0000

This is a wonderful post & spotlight, with lots of info & photos! I hope others come back and give this a read. I’m feeling inspired…!

By: Cindy Lietz@Textured Polymer Clay Beads

Cindy Lietz@Textured Polymer Clay Beads — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 22:44:41 +0000

Thank you Bette for your comment! Danym makes some wonderful Jupiter Beads, doesn’t she?! I like her cone shaped version. That is very clever! I like her rustic approach to all her beads and the way she puts her pieces together.

I am very pleased to hear I was able to take the mystery out of that technique for you and you are now making some beautiful beads too!! Most things in polymer clay are really not that hard. They just need to be broken down into simple easy to understand steps.

By: Bette

Bette — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 03:25:06 +0000

Hi Cindy,
I love the Jupiter beads that I have made. Everyone showing them on your site have been making beautiful Jupiter beads too. It makes me want to make more!
I hope it is OK to mention another site. I just came across a French gal, Danym (Fimoti-Fimota), fimotifimota.canalblog.com/, who is making “Jupiter” beads for her jewelry. This site is compliments of Polymer Clay Daily blog by Cynthia Tinapple. I found it very inspiring to see her lovely jewelry and I thought I would pass it on.
I used to wonder “how do they make that?”, now thanks to you, Cindy, I know how to make them and can make beautiful beads myself!

By: Cindy Lietz@Making Hang Tags

Cindy Lietz@Making Hang Tags — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:10:02 +0000

@Jocelyn: You can attach little strings to your tags and tie them on to your items. The link by my name will show you some of those.

@Carrie: Fantastic idea! Sell by giving away… brilliant!

By: Carrie

Carrie — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:24:09 +0000

One selling tip I can give is to ask friends and family to wear the pieces you make. I recently had business cards printed and gave several to my aunts, and just asked that they choose one of my pieces that they like and wear it around sometimes and hand out business cards to those who comment. Not only do I have many business cards circulating, my aunts ended up buying several of my items for themselves and as gifts for coworkers! Of course, I give them discounts for their advertising efforts!
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By: Jocelyn

Jocelyn — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:33:36 +0000

Cindy, excellent advice, as usual. I am already printing off little sheets of paper with a price tag like appearance and investigating ways to stick it removably on an object. This is such fun! Twenty damn dollars. I think I like it…..

By: Cindy Lietz@Rubber Stamping Polymer Clay

Cindy Lietz@Rubber Stamping Polymer Clay — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 02:55:46 +0000

I am so sorry guys that I haven’t been able to pop in more often. Things are moving so fast, I’m unable to keep pace. All good though!

I love what is happening all over the blog, with supportive comments and the sharing of ideas!

I am very glad you guys are liking these spotlights. It is so fantastic to finally shine the light on all of you. You are all really talented and you deserve some credit too!

@Carrie and Arlene: Congrats on the sales! That is a great encouragement to others who have been considering selling their goods.

@Jocelyn: I know it can be hard to sell when you’re used to giving. Maybe if you quietly mentioned to your friends and relatives that enjoy your jewelry, that you’re thinking of starting to sell your jewelry, they should think of you next time they need to buy a gift. Another thing I do is put price tags on my finished pieces. And then when your friends are looking through your most recent pieces they will see it is for sale.

By: Jocelyn

Jocelyn — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:17:05 +0000

Arlene, I promise you, with your and Cindy’s help I am going to get there!

Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement, it means so much.