beard5 ([info]beard5) wrote,
@ 2008-04-17 21:01:00
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Current location:the sofa of get it done
Current mood: accomplished
Current music:"If I could turn back time" Cher

Woot!
Well folks, I've done it, I've actually got the Etsy shop set up at
http://www.beard5.etsy.com
I'm still taking pictures of my finished jewelry projects and getting them up there, but now, now there's something there.

Wish me luck!


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[info]albreda
2008-04-18 02:23 am UTC (link)
Congrats!

One thing though? You seriously need to make a necklace manikin, even if it is just a half sphere pillow under your drape cloth - it is kind of hard to see the beading pattern on your wave pieces, and they would just look more *presented* on a manikin, no?

Very spiff stuff!!!

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[info]nazrynn
2008-04-18 03:09 am UTC (link)
Great shop, and excellent banner!

One of the things that will get you noticed is the quality of your photos. The red and gold contrast is a great start. Try using the forums, too, in Promotions - enter the threads that include "new" or colors.

Jewelry stands, trees, and displays are easily available through Etsy and eBay - although I am more preferable towards something unique. A jewelry pillow works, but whatever you choose, make sure you set the piece on at least 1 3-D presentation, and place the picture against a background that does not distract from the piece itself.

Otherwise... looks like you've got some good stuff up. I hearted you a moment ago, and if you have any questions, feel free to schmooze. (Don't forget to use your tags, too).

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[info]klynn330
2008-04-18 04:19 pm UTC (link)
More more more!
It does look great already though.

I have a quick question for people who already use shops like this:

Is it a good idea to include something in the photo that shows scale, or is that just distracting?

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[info]beard5
2008-05-02 10:18 pm UTC (link)
Sorry about the delay in responding (It's been a bit nuts over here for the last couple weeks)

There's a lot of discussion on the boards at Etsy re: scale markers. I think they're handy for those things where the scale really isn't clear, like embroidery closeups but I think they're distracting for jewelry. But, as always, Your Mileage May Vary.

(I *am* considering taking my pictures on a small mound of coffee beans, for just that reason, to show scale.)

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