I'm so happy to have found your channel. I have been wanting to get into some crafts that I can enjoy with my son Billy. He is 15. He stopped talking when he was three due to autism. He is my best friend. Anyhow I wanted to find something safe to enjoy with him that is cheap and easy for both of us to understand. So again thank you. One thing I would add to your list, you have to have a passion for what you do. It can't just be based on money. You have to have a passion for it, in my humble opinion. Plus selling online is where it's at. But just going out in public to country fairs or whatever should also be considered. There may be a lot of people online selling rings but you may be an island unto yourself when it comes to local talent to sell rings.
Hi, I've been making jewellery for a number of years after doing a 3 yr stint training as a silversmith, I've always loved making Jewellery but find it hard pricing an item to sell and I reiterate what you stated about undercutting and overpricing the customer as this will put customers off. I just need to understand how you price e.g a sterling silver adjustable wrapped beaded ring after you've weighed it to find out the gram. Where do you go from there to get it right with the pricing. Much appreciate your feed back and help. And I love your own creativity and originality with your wooden rings. Peace Love Unity
Because of your channel and the ones you've mentioned I started making rings. I purchased a mini lathe from harbor freight in January, which is working quite well. I've made about a dozen rings and there is definitely a learning curve! You make it look very easy. However I will say that after you make a couple of rings it starts getting easier and then the creative mind starts to flow. I have also recorded the ring making progress and will be posting videos on my ring making skills. I hope you will have them come across your (recommend for you list) and will give some constructive criticism. Go easy on me please. I love your channel and look forward to future videos. Keep up the great work! And if the other channels you've mentioned get to see this post, you guys are awesome as well! Zebrano Wood Craft is definitely one of the great channels!
Dude thank you so much that means a lot to me! Also glad to see you’ve jumped in to the rabbit hole haha. I never criticise people on their techniques dude, you do what works for you!
@lonestar22759 Not till now. I've made about 50 rings now. I'm getting samples ready and hopefully very soon i will be launching an online ring store. Making the rings is easy! The website is the hard part, especially someone with very little web experience.
Absolutely man. I’m just so busy with ring orders that I never get a chance to experiment lol. I’m looking to try making a couple of cabachon necklaces soon though (all the bits arrived last week). I’ve been geeking out on your labradorite necklace vid for tips!
Thanks for the inspiration to get out there and make stuff. I've been making things here and there for a couple of years, mostly for friends and family. I'd like to expand my reach and it's hard to get going. Seeing people like you who love the craft really motivated me to get up and just start doing.
Thank you! I’ve told more than a few people now that you don’t have to be the best craftsman in the world to make a living with your art, you just have to show up and do good by your customers 👊🏽
What is a fair rate to sell my rings for? Should I take cost of the materials and double it for my labour? Should I charge an hourly rate? What % should I add on to cover the cost of miscellaneous expenses such as tape, sandpaper, polish etc?
I have to say Dan thank you,you really have made me realise that making for a living is possible, the cottage industry is back with a boom because of the internet.m and creators like you. It's great watching people from over the pond but you being in the UK and successful made it more tangible for us Brits. I am about to take the plunge, so thank you.
Awesome thank you! Yeah I don’t see a lot of U.K content creators talking about this stuff. The U.K. is a great place to sell handmade and starting a small business is super easy. What do you make and sell?
@@ZebranoWoodCraft I am still polishing my techniques, I will be making wood resin pendants and have begun dabbling with rings. I have plans to add in resin 3D printed elements as I have a printer. Did you start in craft markets or did you start straight into online?
um well i guess i might as well ask bc i cant stop thinking about it. I'm 17 and not to long ago dislocated my elbow so i cant partake in any of my other hobbies such as mointainbiking and those sorts of things then somehow saw a video of making silver inlay rings and something sparked bc i have tried knifemaking in the past and made a few but it was just so time consuming with hand tools and hard to keep the motivation. Basically two days before my girlfriends birthday I gave it a shot and cranked out 2 silver rings one torques inlay the other opal and i only had up 600 grit paper but i was quite impressed with what i had made and their quality for them being my first tries and rushing to get them done, now that she is wearing them i just found it hard to believe how many people complimented her on them and asked her about them like where she got them and when it was mentioned i made them all they could ask was how lol. so i decided to get some more tools bc i think if i just spent some more time on them they could be the same or better than some of the similar styles on Esty and such websites. sorry for so many useless words my real question is if i can pull off making them to that sort of quality how does one go about even selling/building a customer base, i know it would take time but i thought it would be fun and maybe turn into something, its a long shot but worth a try. Also when you actually go to sell them do you start by making a few rings in popular sizes and listing them somewhere or do you post pictures of one and wait for the slim chance someone emails you or something about getting one in a certain size?
Thanks soo much for your videos! Not only interesting, but very inspirational! So much that my 14 year old daughter has become a fan of making rings and is very interested in going into business. With help from her brothers with tools/supply cost, she will be starting up very soon. Wish her luck please!
I've tried a few times to make money from interests and hobbies such as photography but it never worked. I think the reason the rings have worked for me personally is I went into it with a different mindset, a mindset of this is a business and not a hobby and I believe that is one of the best pieces of advice for anyone who wants to make money from anything 👍
I have already started making rings, got plenty of compliments still a big room for improvement. I feel lost, I am in a country (Dubai) where no-one is familiar or ever heard of wooden rings. No one here makes wooden rings which is an advantage, I saw your video on how to price the rings but when I applied the formula I thought it might be expensive in a place where people tend to buy accessories made of gold and precious stones rather than wood. By the way I am a big fan of everything you do, starting from being very creative and talented in what you do, to wishing to do what you did (escaping call center 🤦♂️), ending with being a very courteous person who is not keeping knowledge to himself and sharing what he knows and encouraging people to start doing what they love by sharing your revenue from ring making, bro you are believe me a role model who does not keep knowledge to himself. Thanks lease excuse the long comment and my english as it is not my first language
I have biggest problem with pricing. For example I make sterling silver ring with blue opal inlay (all handmade), currently with discount for 60EUR, but most people from our country think it is too expensive and they bought "same" ring from Aliexpress for 10EUR. Of course it is fake silver and opal... A lot of people are spoiled with cheap stuff and are not willing to pay for handcrafted items. Fortunately I have few very satisfied customers and hope to grow my business :)
There are a lot of UA-cam videos on pricing your work. Most all are good but you have to figure out the way that works best for you. You need to pay yourself fairly as you are your boss. So look at it from an employee perspective and if you were applying for a job but they were not going to pay you a fair hourly wage would you take the job? Also always charge accurately and completely for your supplies. - Heidi
Love your videos. I wanted to pick your brains, I'm just starting out and struggling to source rdy made ring cores and inlays, it gets expensive buying singles from Etsy all the time. Any suggestions. Though I don't have a lot of capital to buy expensive bulk orders
One of my fears in making handmade things like rings is what if they break, or warp, or who knows what because I have not been around for years to test and retest every material. Does this concern you with yours, or did it at the beginning?
When I was starting out I made a lot of rings and abused them to death to find out how I could make them more durable. Hammers, washing machines and microwaves were all employed lol. Now I have a lot of customers so I know that if looked after my wooden rings will last for years. Some people still punish them though. It’s just a matter of letting people know that you can’t wear a wooden ring while playing rugby or doing deadlifts! If durability is a concern then maybe learn how to make rings with hardier materials like precious metals/steel etc.
@@ZebranoWoodCraft I am a carpenter and I've been wearing mine to work to see how well the stainless steel I've been using holds up as well as the Bob smith ca glue. Incidentally I make my stainless blanks from good quality stainless steel nuts from the hardware store!
Hey I’ve been tying to build up the courage to start a part time business and need some help on how to start on line. Originally I was a market farmer but am a wooden spoon maker and want to incorporate some concepts I’ve been looking at and bring a product to the online market. Any help would be great. Ideas and places to put a different product out there. Thanks
Love this video. I only make rings for fun but I do other things with the intent of selling like sculptures etc. I actually did start an online shop and had some sales but my biggest struggle for the last few years has been depression. My shop has been empty as a result. I tell myself daily I am being ridiculous because I remember the joy I felt at creating but when I think about making something I just skip it. Maybe I am worried I won't feel the same or maybe worried that in this mindset nothing I make will be good. I lost two close family members - they were anchors for me - they kept me centered. I have been a little lost without them. I want to stop drifting but I just haven't figured out how yet really. I have tried many times to sit and create but I just sit there staring. I need to get it sorted though because my goal list is just stagnant and I am not getting any younger. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. :D - Heidi
I am so sorry to hear about your loss and I understand what you mean about depression clouding your thoughts. It’s hard to focus when your grieving but it’s important to give yourself time. Be kind to yourself, rest, recover, focus on your health. Creativity will come back in time. Big love!
@@ZebranoWoodCraft Thank you very much. It's been really hard losing my mom and her brother, my much loved uncle. I always talked to them on the phone but now I barely ever use my phone. I still pay the bill though...
my biggest struggle is finding a space to to any kind of work, I rent a room so I do not have acsess to their garage so If I want to keep making them by hand Ill be okay but as soon as I get a lathe I'll have nowhere to put it!
I feel your pain man, it took me ages to find somewhere decent to work! A garage or shed is probably enough but I was lucky to find another jewellery designer to share a workshop with.
@@ZebranoWoodCraft I'm working on it slowly but surely! I thought that this was my biggest obstacle but then Covid hit and I'm American, so yeah it's been a nightmare lol
@@emmitt4313 yeah I am at the moment and it is easier, but I feel like half the job has been done for me. Just a lot more gratifying making all of it from start to finish, but just can't get the sizing right whilst maintaining a tight flush roll.
What do you mean with sizing dude? I guess my advice would be to keep practicing as it’s not easy at all! Use woods that are easy to bend like cherry or maple and just make 50-100 rings. That will build up a lot of muscle memory and dexterity in your fingers and you’ll find your flow.
@@ZebranoWoodCraft hey thanks for advice. I just seem to miss the target ring size I'm making whilst wrapping and gluing because it unravels slightly and leaves small gaps when viewed from the side, I think as you say it's just practice and building finger ballet levels of dexterity. The veneer I was using is Amara ebony, probably not the best to start with.
What I'm struggling with is simple - getting started. I feel like I'm putting out high quality product and so far I've made two sales in the 3 weeks I've had things listed, but it's just hard to get your products out there. Other than that - tools. I need some better tools to grow how I want to but they're expensive. Gotta make sales to afford the tools.
Dude 2 sales in your first month is awesome! It took me like 6 months to get my first sale haha. Just keep making the cool stuff, post it on your social media and get a blog going. You’re work obviously sells so just keep plugging away now and remember it takes a long time to get established. Great work for your first month 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽
@@ZebranoWoodCraft thanks man. I'm trying! I doing the delicate balancing act of trying to put out unique items while trying to afford materials to keep the business growing. I've dumped a lot of money into this and I'm working on making it self sufficient by compounding my money and only spending the money I've made off the business on materials. Just sucks trying to build a vast product line when you're trying not to put too much of your savings account into it.
With rings being such a personalized piece of jewelry, one usually thinks custom made. In doing rings as speculative work, what is your formula for determining what sizes to make? They’re not one size fits all jewelry!
I don’t really have a formula as such. Mostly I advise customers to visit 2-3 jewellery stores to get help with their sizing or to purchase ring sizing gauges online. When they roughly know their size I send out simple mock up rings for them to test (normally simple bent wood rings or aluminium). That’s the best way I’ve found to do it over the years!
What are you finishing your rings with. I have been using supper glue but have had a few rings fall apart. Am using stainless steel cores and wood outside of the core
I know you posted this a while ago, but I struggle with finding an outlet for my crafts. How do you get people to notice you on places like Etsy when you’re just starting out?
I’m not savvy on copyright law but in the video I was referring to “copy writing”. Learning how to write persuasively and create written content for social media/blogs is a skill not many makers ever look in to. If you’re running a handmade business I’d highly recommend spending some time geeking out on copy writing!
@@ZebranoWoodCraft Thanks! Didn't expect to actually get a reply 😃. Keep up the great videos! They've helped me a lot with learning bentwood rings and have definitely helped countless others
Oh yes the crafting is the easy bit, finding customers is the hard stuff! Are you currently selling your work online? Do you find paid advertising or free content marketing the trickiest? 👊🏽
Zebrano Wood Craft honestly, I am an artist who paints as well as recently I’ve begun making handcrafted jewelry, I have not sold any online. I thought about doing Etsy, but have heard it’s not really feasible for startups anymore because the big His Nessie’s are given top priority
I'm so happy to have found your channel. I have been wanting to get into some crafts that I can enjoy with my son Billy. He is 15. He stopped talking when he was three due to autism. He is my best friend. Anyhow I wanted to find something safe to enjoy with him that is cheap and easy for both of us to understand. So again thank you.
One thing I would add to your list, you have to have a passion for what you do. It can't just be based on money. You have to have a passion for it, in my humble opinion. Plus selling online is where it's at. But just going out in public to country fairs or whatever should also be considered. There may be a lot of people online selling rings but you may be an island unto yourself when it comes to local talent to sell rings.
Hi, I've been making jewellery for a number of years after doing a 3 yr stint training as a silversmith, I've always loved making Jewellery but find it hard pricing an item to sell and I reiterate what you stated about undercutting and overpricing the customer as this will put customers off. I just need to understand how you price e.g a sterling silver adjustable wrapped beaded ring after you've weighed it to find out the gram. Where do you go from there to get it right with the pricing. Much appreciate your feed back and help. And I love your own creativity and originality with your wooden rings.
Peace
Love
Unity
Because of your channel and the ones you've mentioned I started making rings. I purchased a mini lathe from harbor freight in January, which is working quite well. I've made about a dozen rings and there is definitely a learning curve! You make it look very easy. However I will say that after you make a couple of rings it starts getting easier and then the creative mind starts to flow. I have also recorded the ring making progress and will be posting videos on my ring making skills. I hope you will have them come across your (recommend for you list) and will give some constructive criticism. Go easy on me please. I love your channel and look forward to future videos. Keep up the great work! And if the other channels you've mentioned get to see this post, you guys are awesome as well! Zebrano Wood Craft is definitely one of the great channels!
Dude thank you so much that means a lot to me! Also glad to see you’ve jumped in to the rabbit hole haha. I never criticise people on their techniques dude, you do what works for you!
@lonestar22759 Not till now. I've made about 50 rings now. I'm getting samples ready and hopefully very soon i will be launching an online ring store. Making the rings is easy! The website is the hard part, especially someone with very little web experience.
Oh and you done have to limit yourself with just rings 😄 you can take the skills from ring making and make necklaces, brackets or even earrings. 👍
Absolutely man. I’m just so busy with ring orders that I never get a chance to experiment lol. I’m looking to try making a couple of cabachon necklaces soon though (all the bits arrived last week). I’ve been geeking out on your labradorite necklace vid for tips!
@@ZebranoWoodCraft I need to make a better video about that some time soon haha.
Thanks for the inspiration to get out there and make stuff. I've been making things here and there for a couple of years, mostly for friends and family. I'd like to expand my reach and it's hard to get going. Seeing people like you who love the craft really motivated me to get up and just start doing.
Thank you! I’ve told more than a few people now that you don’t have to be the best craftsman in the world to make a living with your art, you just have to show up and do good by your customers 👊🏽
What is a fair rate to sell my rings for? Should I take cost of the materials and double it for my labour? Should I charge an hourly rate? What % should I add on to cover the cost of miscellaneous expenses such as tape, sandpaper, polish etc?
I have to say Dan thank you,you really have made me realise that making for a living is possible, the cottage industry is back with a boom because of the internet.m and creators like you. It's great watching people from over the pond but you being in the UK and successful made it more tangible for us Brits.
I am about to take the plunge, so thank you.
Awesome thank you! Yeah I don’t see a lot of U.K content creators talking about this stuff. The U.K. is a great place to sell handmade and starting a small business is super easy. What do you make and sell?
@@ZebranoWoodCraft I am still polishing my techniques, I will be making wood resin pendants and have begun dabbling with rings. I have plans to add in resin 3D printed elements as I have a printer.
Did you start in craft markets or did you start straight into online?
um well i guess i might as well ask bc i cant stop thinking about it. I'm 17 and not to long ago dislocated my elbow so i cant partake in any of my other hobbies such as mointainbiking and those sorts of things then somehow saw a video of making silver inlay rings and something sparked bc i have tried knifemaking in the past and made a few but it was just so time consuming with hand tools and hard to keep the motivation. Basically two days before my girlfriends birthday I gave it a shot and cranked out 2 silver rings one torques inlay the other opal and i only had up 600 grit paper but i was quite impressed with what i had made and their quality for them being my first tries and rushing to get them done, now that she is wearing them i just found it hard to believe how many people complimented her on them and asked her about them like where she got them and when it was mentioned i made them all they could ask was how lol. so i decided to get some more tools bc i think if i just spent some more time on them they could be the same or better than some of the similar styles on Esty and such websites.
sorry for so many useless words my real question is if i can pull off making them to that sort of quality how does one go about even selling/building a customer base, i know it would take time but i thought it would be fun and maybe turn into something, its a long shot but worth a try. Also when you actually go to sell them do you start by making a few rings in popular sizes and listing them somewhere or do you post pictures of one and wait for the slim chance someone emails you or something about getting one in a certain size?
reddit and Facebook. anywhere where there are communities that you can join online.
I like this guy and the awesome rings he makes.
Haha I like you and your awesome comments 👍🏽😁 thank you for watching!
Thanks soo much for your videos! Not only interesting, but very inspirational! So much that my 14 year old daughter has become a fan of making rings and is very interested in going into business. With help from her brothers with tools/supply cost, she will be starting up very soon. Wish her luck please!
That is awesome! I'm sure she'll be a beast soon enough!
@@ZebranoWoodCraft ...website ...contact no..
I've tried a few times to make money from interests and hobbies such as photography but it never worked. I think the reason the rings have worked for me personally is I went into it with a different mindset, a mindset of this is a business and not a hobby and I believe that is one of the best pieces of advice for anyone who wants to make money from anything 👍
That is indeed excellent advice!
Me? 😄
GomeowCreations hell yeah Man, you’ve taught thousands of people how to make cool stuff!
@@ZebranoWoodCraft I agree!
I have already started making rings, got plenty of compliments still a big room for improvement.
I feel lost, I am in a country (Dubai) where no-one is familiar or ever heard of wooden rings.
No one here makes wooden rings which is an advantage, I saw your video on how to price the rings but when I applied the formula I thought it might be expensive in a place where people tend to buy accessories made of gold and precious stones rather than wood.
By the way I am a big fan of everything you do, starting from being very creative and talented in what you do, to wishing to do what you did (escaping call center 🤦♂️), ending with being a very courteous person who is not keeping knowledge to himself and sharing what he knows and encouraging people to start doing what they love by sharing your revenue from ring making, bro you are believe me a role model who does not keep knowledge to himself.
Thanks lease excuse the long comment and my english as it is not my first language
Hey dude I say carry on doing what you’re doing! Learn how to craft rings with precious metals with wood elements and you will be on to a winner!
Can you. do inlays without a Lathe? also can you use gold flakes in a ring inlay?
Yes and yes 🙂
Thank you! You are wonderful! Enjoying your videos.
I have biggest problem with pricing. For example I make sterling silver ring with blue opal inlay (all handmade), currently with discount for 60EUR, but most people from our country think it is too expensive and they bought "same" ring from Aliexpress for 10EUR. Of course it is fake silver and opal... A lot of people are spoiled with cheap stuff and are not willing to pay for handcrafted items.
Fortunately I have few very satisfied customers and hope to grow my business :)
There are a lot of UA-cam videos on pricing your work. Most all are good but you have to figure out the way that works best for you. You need to pay yourself fairly as you are your boss. So look at it from an employee perspective and if you were applying for a job but they were not going to pay you a fair hourly wage would you take the job? Also always charge accurately and completely for your supplies. - Heidi
@@BlackCat_2 Thank you for tips and will take a look for videos you mention. Simon
Good information! Thanks for posting..
Love your videos. I wanted to pick your brains, I'm just starting out and struggling to source rdy made ring cores and inlays, it gets expensive buying singles from Etsy all the time. Any suggestions. Though I don't have a lot of capital to buy expensive bulk orders
My hurdle is determining what to spend time creating a stock of.
One of my fears in making handmade things like rings is what if they break, or warp, or who knows what because I have not been around for years to test and retest every material. Does this concern you with yours, or did it at the beginning?
Haha couldn’t have said it better myself!
When I was starting out I made a lot of rings and abused them to death to find out how I could make them more durable. Hammers, washing machines and microwaves were all employed lol.
Now I have a lot of customers so I know that if looked after my wooden rings will last for years. Some people still punish them though. It’s just a matter of letting people know that you can’t wear a wooden ring while playing rugby or doing deadlifts!
If durability is a concern then maybe learn how to make rings with hardier materials like precious metals/steel etc.
@@ZebranoWoodCraft I am a carpenter and I've been wearing mine to work to see how well the stainless steel I've been using holds up as well as the Bob smith ca glue. Incidentally I make my stainless blanks from good quality stainless steel nuts from the hardware store!
Hey I’ve been tying to build up the courage to start a part time business and need some help on how to start on line. Originally I was a market farmer but am a wooden spoon maker and want to incorporate some concepts I’ve been looking at and bring a product to the online market. Any help would be great. Ideas and places to put a different product out there. Thanks
Love this video. I only make rings for fun but I do other things with the intent of selling like sculptures etc. I actually did start an online shop and had some sales but my biggest struggle for the last few years has been depression. My shop has been empty as a result. I tell myself daily I am being ridiculous because I remember the joy I felt at creating but when I think about making something I just skip it.
Maybe I am worried I won't feel the same or maybe worried that in this mindset nothing I make will be good. I lost two close family members - they were anchors for me - they kept me centered. I have been a little lost without them. I want to stop drifting but I just haven't figured out how yet really. I have tried many times to sit and create but I just sit there staring. I need to get it sorted though because my goal list is just stagnant and I am not getting any younger. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. :D
- Heidi
I am so sorry to hear about your loss and I understand what you mean about depression clouding your thoughts. It’s hard to focus when your grieving but it’s important to give yourself time. Be kind to yourself, rest, recover, focus on your health. Creativity will come back in time. Big love!
@@ZebranoWoodCraft Thank you very much. It's been really hard losing my mom and her brother, my much loved uncle. I always talked to them on the phone but now I barely ever use my phone. I still pay the bill though...
my biggest struggle is finding a space to to any kind of work, I rent a room so I do not have acsess to their garage so If I want to keep making them by hand Ill be okay but as soon as I get a lathe I'll have nowhere to put it!
I feel your pain man, it took me ages to find somewhere decent to work! A garage or shed is probably enough but I was lucky to find another jewellery designer to share a workshop with.
@@ZebranoWoodCraft I'm working on it slowly but surely! I thought that this was my biggest obstacle but then Covid hit and I'm American, so yeah it's been a nightmare lol
my issue with bentwood rings is getting the sizing consistent, always seems to go wrong when wrapping and gluing on my formers.
Try using ring cores. They simply the sizing a lot.
I've had that same issue
@@emmitt4313 yeah I am at the moment and it is easier, but I feel like half the job has been done for me. Just a lot more gratifying making all of it from start to finish, but just can't get the sizing right whilst maintaining a tight flush roll.
What do you mean with sizing dude? I guess my advice would be to keep practicing as it’s not easy at all! Use woods that are easy to bend like cherry or maple and just make 50-100 rings. That will build up a lot of muscle memory and dexterity in your fingers and you’ll find your flow.
@@ZebranoWoodCraft hey thanks for advice. I just seem to miss the target ring size I'm making whilst wrapping and gluing because it unravels slightly and leaves small gaps when viewed from the side, I think as you say it's just practice and building finger ballet levels of dexterity. The veneer I was using is Amara ebony, probably not the best to start with.
How’s it going?
How much time do you spend on marketing etc compared to making?
What I'm struggling with is simple - getting started. I feel like I'm putting out high quality product and so far I've made two sales in the 3 weeks I've had things listed, but it's just hard to get your products out there. Other than that - tools. I need some better tools to grow how I want to but they're expensive. Gotta make sales to afford the tools.
Dude 2 sales in your first month is awesome! It took me like 6 months to get my first sale haha. Just keep making the cool stuff, post it on your social media and get a blog going. You’re work obviously sells so just keep plugging away now and remember it takes a long time to get established. Great work for your first month 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽
@@ZebranoWoodCraft thanks man. I'm trying! I doing the delicate balancing act of trying to put out unique items while trying to afford materials to keep the business growing. I've dumped a lot of money into this and I'm working on making it self sufficient by compounding my money and only spending the money I've made off the business on materials. Just sucks trying to build a vast product line when you're trying not to put too much of your savings account into it.
With rings being such a personalized piece of jewelry, one usually thinks custom made. In doing rings as speculative work, what is your formula for determining what sizes to make? They’re not one size fits all jewelry!
I don’t really have a formula as such. Mostly I advise customers to visit 2-3 jewellery stores to get help with their sizing or to purchase ring sizing gauges online. When they roughly know their size I send out simple mock up rings for them to test (normally simple bent wood rings or aluminium). That’s the best way I’ve found to do it over the years!
What are you finishing your rings with. I have been using supper glue but have had a few rings fall apart. Am using stainless steel cores and wood outside of the core
I know you posted this a while ago, but I struggle with finding an outlet for my crafts. How do you get people to notice you on places like Etsy when you’re just starting out?
Cheers Brother👍
No problem bro I’ll keep them coming!
Great video as always! Off to find some veneer.
Hahah yes get on it man!
How does the copyrighting work?
I’m not savvy on copyright law but in the video I was referring to “copy writing”. Learning how to write persuasively and create written content for social media/blogs is a skill not many makers ever look in to. If you’re running a handmade business I’d highly recommend spending some time geeking out on copy writing!
@@ZebranoWoodCraft Thanks! Didn't expect to actually get a reply 😃. Keep up the great videos! They've helped me a lot with learning bentwood rings and have definitely helped countless others
Marketing.
Oh yes the crafting is the easy bit, finding customers is the hard stuff! Are you currently selling your work online? Do you find paid advertising or free content marketing the trickiest? 👊🏽
Zebrano Wood Craft honestly, I am an artist who paints as well as recently I’ve begun making handcrafted jewelry, I have not sold any online. I thought about doing Etsy, but have heard it’s not really feasible for startups anymore because the big His Nessie’s are given top priority
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