The Rice Hat Samurai
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Post by The Rice Hat Samurai on Jul 3, 2014 16:21:48 GMT
Funny thing is, I'm -trying- not to have anything to do with maille anymore, but it's such a nice bottom line.
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Post by Lexxi on Jul 6, 2014 6:41:43 GMT
Funny thing is, I'm -trying- not to have anything to do with maille anymore, but it's such a nice bottom line. Was is it that you're trying not to do anything with maille?
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Post by The Rice Hat Samurai on Jul 6, 2014 15:59:14 GMT
I make significantly more money off jewellery than I ever did off just maille, plus I'm tired of the younger maillers undercutting me by $5-10, it's getting kinda old. I like being paid for my labour, unlike them apparently.
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Post by Lexxi on Jul 6, 2014 19:24:39 GMT
I'm tired of the younger maillers undercutting me by $5-10, it's getting kinda old. I like being paid for my labour, unlike them apparently. I understand that completely! It's why I'm always hesitant to sell my quilts. I've had people offer $40 for a full size quilt and I'm like ha, no.
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Post by The Rice Hat Samurai on Jul 6, 2014 22:02:14 GMT
Yeah.. It irritates me so much that a lot of these, I hate to say it, kids, don't understand you have to pay yourself for your time. The fact that we have mass production shouldn't have any bearing on artistic pursuits.
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Post by Lexxi on Jul 7, 2014 2:57:46 GMT
Yeah.. It irritates me so much that a lot of these, I hate to say it, kids, don't understand you have to pay yourself for your time. The fact that we have mass production shouldn't have any bearing on artistic pursuits. And also along with that, it seems like my generation (I'm 28) and younger especially think they should get everything for free. My quilt shop boss got into a huge fight with a quilt group who she let use the shop for free and they were taking pictures of all of the displayed quilts. The boss doesn't allow that since they're not her quilts (they belong to teachers, pattern makers, etc) and she doesn't want our work to be stolen and reproduced basically. But it's really interesting since younger people, myself included, just have this attitude of things should be free. Which makes it tough to make money selling your work since people expect it for $5 or whatever, rather than what it's actually worth based on the materials and time.
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Post by bigdaddywiz on Jul 10, 2014 21:20:27 GMT
I have to admit I was once that person. Id go to a craft show or whatnot and be thinking "They want that much for so-and-so craft!, That's ridiculous!" Now that I started doing some crafting myself I find I've done a 180. Now at shows I find myself thinking "They only want that much for that!" A lot of people (myself included at one point) just don't realize the amount of work and time that goes into a project, from the designing stages, to actually working on it, to selling it. I only cross stitch so I cant comment on other craft areas but I know even some of my smaller projects can take weeks of time. Usually a couple days to get a pattern how I want it. Then the color picking cause my pattern program always makes everything darker. then stitching. Time adds up and people don't get that till they try it. Plus, I think mass production hurts crafting. People see they can get a quilt at Walmart or Target for 50$ and think every quilt should be 50$. Not recognizing the difference. Well good luck to all the craft sellers out there!
Also great jewellery designs!
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Post by The Rice Hat Samurai on Jul 11, 2014 17:00:26 GMT
Danke. /o/
I do find that selling to younger generations (usually anyone in their mid-20's or younger) tends to be a giant gamble. I sell a lot more to people in their late 20's and older, they tend to be reasonable. It also depends on where you sell. There's parts of Ontario where I won't bother to sign up for the show because the area isn't particularly accessible or people just don't want to go there. Whereas I'll work most things in Toronto.
Funny thing is, I make most of my money off engineers and other artists.
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Post by Lexxi on Jul 11, 2014 19:10:47 GMT
Funny thing is, I make most of my money off engineers and other artists. I think that makes sense. Engineers can afford it, and artists appreciate how much time/work/effort goes into it. I have difficulties with some craft shows because I'll want to buy stuff and they're asking fair prices, but I can't afford it. So it's like "holy poop, that's expensive" but not in an out of line way. I like the little baubles for $5-10. Get my shopping fix that way
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