Tuesday, June 30, 2009
WIP: Sushi Polaroid Pendants
My next soon to be released line is going to feature sushi characters. I've been wanting to do a sushi collection since I opened my shop but somehow I always got sidetracked! Well, I've been on a sort of illustrating spree lately and finally got around to it! There are 8 characters in this collection and they will be available in the shop around end of July/August as stickers, earrings and pendants. When I'm closer to finishing I will announce a release date! Here's a quick work in progress shot of my pendants.
Monday, June 29, 2009
As Seen In:
I absolutely love getting messages and google alerts informing me that I have been featured on a blog. It always puts a big huge smile on my face because they always write the sweetest things! Here are 3 amazing blogs that featured The Tiny Fig in the last week. Thanks so much for featuring my work! Click on the image to read the blogs!
A Giveaway in my Paper-n-Stitch shop!
This giveaway requires a bit of work on your part but it's easy and quick! I promise!Details: Sign up for an account at http://papernstitch.com once you are logged in visit my shop and do TWO things: 1. click on the red heart so that it turns green and 2. leave me a comment HERE with your contact info so I know you were there. For a bonus entry, leave a second comment telling me what your favorite item in the shop is! It's as simple as that! Contest ends on July 10th and I will draw a winner on July 12th! Be sure to tell your friends and family so they can enter too!
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
They're here!
All of my stickers are now available on sticker sheets in the webshop. The merry band of mushrooms is the first of my three new collections.
Monday, June 22, 2009
No surgery afterall?
Suki had surgery scheduled for today but she hasn't been limping and has been walking normally the last 2 days. The vet said to keep her on pain meds for 2 more weeks and slowly take her off. If she doesn't limp after then she doesn't need surgery!
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Coming Soon!
I've got new stickers on the way featuring some awesome new characters and some old ones in different colors!
Happy Father's Day!
Dad got some deeeeeelicious strawberry cheesecake for Father's Day from my sis and I! Yes, we made them in ramekins because we don't have spring molds. Plus, we don't have to deal with leakage from the water bath. :) I used the cheesecake recipe from April's Daring Bakers challenge and I highly recommend it! It's light and creamy and... well, you get the idea. We topped the cheesecake with strawberry puree.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Shop Update:
I did a bit of site maintenance yesterday. Canadians, you'll be happy to know that you can now shop at par. YAY :) I added a pretty slide show to the home page. Come take a look for yourself!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Comments are in moderation
You might be wondering why I switched from the captcha mode to approve all comments mode. Well, it's because 2 days ago someone came and spammed one of my blog posts with 18 comments. After deleting them all I went to bed and woke up to 7 more of my blog posts being spammed with 15-19 comments each. All the posts were different and contained links to various sites. I had to manually delete all of them because I didn't want anyone to get a virus from clicking them. What a pain! So now all comments must be approved before they show up. Sorry for the confusion I may change it back in a few weeks.
Oh my poor Suki.
She broke a ligament in one of her hind legs and needs surgery :( Now she is lying on my bed looking so sad because she can't walk.
Friday, June 12, 2009
What a sweet moment!
Look at that smile! I waited a long time to see this :) There are better photos but they all have watermarks splashed over his face.
Lemon Bars!
Photo from Bakerella.I was blog hopping last night and came across Bakerella's Lemon Bar recipe. I checked the fridge and we had 2 lemons so how could I resist making these? They were SO good and SO easy to make. I would have taken my own photos but my family kind of butchered it before I got the chance lol. I can't wait to try out the cheesecake recipe!!!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Monday, June 8, 2009
Holiday Prep Guide 2009
This is a revised version of my 2008 Holiday Prep Guide.
Right now you probably think I'm insane because it's June. Well, I tend to procrastinate and this "slow" summer period is the perfect time to start prepping your shops for the holiday season. This is basically a summary of everything I learned in my 2 holiday seasons on Etsy. Most of it is just common sense but if you need a good reminder or a checklist then read on!
Always remember "No expectations, no disappointments" just because it's the holidays doesn't mean that your sales will pick up. If your shop is getting regular sales now then you are likely to see an increase but don't be too surprised if you don't. There are just as many "where are all the sales?" and "it's sooooo slow" threads during the holidays as there are now.
So in no particular order here goes!
Buying shipping supplies. It will be different for everyone and you'll have to figure it out for yourself but the way I estimate how much supplies to buy is I take my average monthly supply usage and multiply by 3 and then multiply by 2 for Nov & Dec. That way I've got enough supplies to last whether I see an increase in sales or not. Right now I have enough shipping supplies to last at least 2 months. I don't like to have tons of shipping supplies sitting around but at the same time I don't mind because I know it will get used up eventually. Someone also mentioned to me last year that you should be prepared in case the Post Office runs out of flat rate envelopes, priority boxes, customs labels, etc... I know that my PO always runs out of the customs labels I use so all year round I keep a huge stack of them at home. It's better to be prepared because nothing is worse than running out of envelopes or bubble wrap when you have 10 orders waiting to go out and it's snowing outside or worse.
If you offer gift wrapping or special packaging or offer dropshipping for your customers you will want to sit down and calculate how much supplies you need to keep on hand. Also, be sure to take the time to figure out how you can streamline your packaging/shipping so that you don't spend 20 mins wrapping an order when you have 10 more waiting to be wrapped! Keep it as simple as possible.
Things you should think about are:
- What can I get done now so I don't have to be bothered with it later? Ex: I use a bristol board tent card to ship my stickers so they don't get bent during transport so I have to pre-cut those instead of cutting one each time I sell a pack of stickers. It saves a lot of time.
- If you print invoices and shipping labels do you have enough paper and ink?
- Do you have enough business cards (and freebies or promo items if you offer that).
- Do I have enough gift boxes, wrapping paper, tape, gift tags, thank you cards?
- How will I keep track of what is inside each package?
- How can I package my gift wrapped items so that the buyer will know what is in each box if they buy multiple items? (post-it notes are great!)
If you work out a plan for this now it will save a lot of headaches!
Extra shipping tips:
- ALWAYS package one order at a time to avoid confusion. I can't tell you how many times I tried to package multiple orders at the same time only to have it take twice as long because I had to go back and double check everything was in the right envelope!
- If the order is awaiting an address confirmation or pending payment I will write AC (address confirmation) - username or PP (pending payment) - username under the flap of the envelope with their order packaged and ready to go when I get the notification to ship. When you seal the flap you can't see the writing. Also, I only seal the packages that are ready to go out. So I never get anything mixed up.
- COMMUNICATE with your customers. This should be done without being said but in case you don't know this you should be acknowledging your orders and informing customers of when you are shipping or if your item has shipped. It's good customer service and no buyer wants to sit there wondering if you even realize they ordered from you.
- If you know this it might be a good idea to give an estimated shipping time too.
- Be respectful. Some people don't want feedback left till after the holiday season because of sneaky friends and relatives so you might want to hold off on leaving feedback until after the holiday season or find a notebook and take note of which customers want this.
4. MARKETING
There are a lot of ways to promote during the holidays. I have a lot of accounts on social networking sites that I am active on. Sites such as Flickr, Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, etc... Some of it will work for you and some won't. It's all trial and error. After all, nothing is guaranteed to bring you sales right? Personally, I think that the best form of advertising is through word of mouth. Get your family to help you pass out business cards, leave them at local restaurants with your bill, give them to your bank teller, etc... but the best word of mouth is from happy customers that tell their friends how much they love your stuff. I always include business cards in every order.
5. ADVERTISING & BRANDING
If you're planning on doing some advertising this holiday season you better start setting a budget! Ad spots on the big blogs for the holidays sell out really fast. (You'll want to have your spots booked before the end of September). If you are on a tighter budget do an as swap with some of your blogger friends or see if some of the higher traffic blogs will run a giveaway for you. It's a great way to get exposure without breaking the bank! (Advertise on my other blog Sweet Figments that features handmade and vintage shops starting at just $10).
Things you should consider when purchasing ad space:
- Who is your target market?
- Is the ad space I want to purchase targeted towards my target market?
- What times of the day are people in my target market most likely to be on the computer?
- Is it worth it to spend X amount of dollars if I see a potential increase of X amount of dollars?
- You might also want to factor in how high your holiday Etsy bill will be or how many dollars you plan to spend renewing/relisting items.
BUT, before you go throwing all your money into advertising you have to ask yourself this "Do I have the time to deal with a sudden increase in sales?" This question is for all of you SAHM's, those who work full time off Etsy, those who are still in school or have other priorities.
The holidays are a great time to start branding your store. A brand is a lot more than just a logo. It's about how you want your business to be viewed and represented. Take the time to appreciate your customers and show them by way you package, the things you include such as buttons, stickers, a simple thank you note or something unique with your logo and website on it. Do something that will make them remember you.
Start a mailing list! I started doing a mailing list last June and one year later I have hundreds of subscribers. Mailing lists are a great way to remind your customers that you exist, keep your brand fresh in their minds, they are a great way to pass out sale info, shop updates, announcements for new releases. Having a mailing list has been a really great experience. Remember to only add them to your list if they wish to opt-in otherwise it's considered spam.
Forums. I think it's a good idea to post in the forums to maintain visibility. Sellers are buyers too and sometimes they've known about your shop all year long and don't remember that you've actually got that really cool bag or pair of earrings. So if you pop up in front of them they might remember again. Plus, who doesn't want to support their Etsy friends? :)
6. TAGGING
I cannot stress how important this is. I don't have actual percentages I'm too lazy to open all my convos and count but the majority of the customers who respond to my survey tell me they found me using the search (I'm guessing around 85%). Now, I know that lately there's been all this fuss about Etsy's "relevancy" search and how it doesn't make sense but seriously, how many customers do you think actually even know that it exists? Personally, if I wasn't in the forums everyday I wouldn't know about it either. I always shop using the default which is "most recently listed". Don't worry about that and make sure you are using the correct tags. This is REALLY important to know because when the holiday craziness starts I don't know why but everyone feels the need to renew, renew AND renew and then list, list AND list some more! So your stuff gets buried so fast it will make your head spin but if the buyer can type in keywords that describe your item they can find you a lot easier. So make it easier on your buyers and help them find what they are looking for by tagging accurately!
Things to think about when tagging:
- Make sure they are acurate and descriptive
- Think about how people internationally search for things. Do they have different words they use for describing your item? Ex: Blanket, Duvet, Quilt, etc...
- If you have an extra tag use it to tag your shop name. This might be helpful to those of you who have a different shop name and username.
- Ask your family or friends to look at your items and tell you what words come to mind.
**A REMINDER** http://www.etsy.com/help_guide_listing.php
You are NOT allowed to tag for "potential uses" meaning you are not allowed to tag your items as "christmas gift", "gift" or the big one "stocking stuffers".
Why not? If you type "gift wrapping paper" and "stocking" into the search to look for HANDMADE gift wrap or stockings the search will pull up all the listings with the word "stockings" and "gift" in it including all stocking stuffers and gift wrapping options that people have listed as well as items that come with gift wrapping. Imagine being a buyer and having to flip through 200+ pages of items to find what you are looking for. Major turn off! And since you can't tag for potential uses you can't tag your items as "stuffer" either. Think that this is unfair? Try typing in "gift wrapping" and see for yourself how bad it is.
The solution? Include this info in your item description. If shoppers use the advance search they have the option of searching the item descriptions as well. So, if you include the words stocking stuffer in your item descriptions your stuff will come up.
7. PHOTOGRAPHY
Oh we must not forget about our photos! The first impression matters! So take the time to re-do all of those half assed photos! I'm serious! If your photos are blurry, dark, fuzzy it will turn a buyer away. I had pretty crappy photos when I first started and once I spent a little more time on them my sales increased. So, invest in a lightbox, hire someone, buy a new camera and do whatever it takes! If you don't like re-doing photos then don't list anything until you get it right! Shopping online is a very different experiencce than shopping at a B&M store. Those photos are the only thing that a buyer can use to determine if your item is worth purchasing. Try to use all five photo slots and if you have extra space photograph your packaging. Sometimes the packaging is that little push that will get you a sale. I know it's time consuming to re-do photos but do it for the sake of your shop! I promise it will be worth it. Besides, it might get you into a few more treasuries and possible front page exposure!
8. OFFER A SALE OR DISCOUNT.
Okay, I have to say that I haven't tried this out yet. I've always been told that the holidays are the one time of the year that people are always willing to go over their budget for but I'm thinking that with the economy the way it is, it might be a good idea to have a sale. I'm thinking about offering discounts on multiple purchases or just running a sale Ex: buy 3 pairs of earrings for $25 or spend $50 or more and get 15% off. Or maybe I will just run my customer appreciation sale early this year and offer savings of up to 50% off selected items. Try it out and mix it up. It might be worth it.
Right now you probably think I'm insane because it's June. Well, I tend to procrastinate and this "slow" summer period is the perfect time to start prepping your shops for the holiday season. This is basically a summary of everything I learned in my 2 holiday seasons on Etsy. Most of it is just common sense but if you need a good reminder or a checklist then read on!
Always remember "No expectations, no disappointments" just because it's the holidays doesn't mean that your sales will pick up. If your shop is getting regular sales now then you are likely to see an increase but don't be too surprised if you don't. There are just as many "where are all the sales?" and "it's sooooo slow" threads during the holidays as there are now.
So in no particular order here goes!
1. BUILDING INVENTORY & SHOP APPEARANCE.
It doesn't happen overnight! Start now, set goals and stick to them! Plan so that you can make a few items a week! It's really important to constantly have new stock in addition to re-listing (listing things that have sold) things you have multiples of because it attracts attention from potential AND more importantly repeat customers. You've got to keep the shop fresh and fun for your repeat customers! They've bought from you before and are most likely back to see what else you have to offer. People will be buying lots of different things during the holiday season for gifts and for themselves. All different types of people with different budgets. If you can offer them something they like within one of their price points it's a win-win situation.
Make your avatar memorable and don't change it all the time so people who heart you will recognize you. Keep your shop announcements short and sweet, make sure your shipping policies are informative and jazz up that profile. You never know who is reading! I in previous years there was a buyer/seller said that they were going to print the profiles of all the sellers they bought from and include it with their gifts.
Tips for descriptions and titles:
- Take the time to describe your items accurately and make it fun!
- Include measurements in metric and imperial especially if you ship internationally.
- Check your spelling and grammar
- Don't try to jam a million words into the title field! (Etsy is not Ebay and that is what tags are for!)
- Make it easy on the eyes to read meaning don't type like this THiS ItEm Is Gr8! or use ALL CAPS.
Use your sections!
Busy shoppers don't have time to weed through all 15 pages of your of inventory. Make their shopping experience simple by separating your goods into sections. For example jewelry makers: earrings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants, etc... For print makers: sort by size and maybe by collections. There are lots of ways to sort your shop but what you should think about is how your target market shops and set it up so that it appeals to them.
2. ORDERING CRAFTING SUPPLIES.
PRIORITIZE! There have been times where I have run out of earring hooks or earring posts or glue and it Drives me insane. Write out a list of your absolute necessities and then rank them by how long it takes to get these items. For example, if i run out of shrink plastic I can get it at Michaels which is 10 mins away, I can order ear hooks and ear posts from Rio Grande and have them at my door the next day, if I run out of labels I can pick some up at Staples but if I order some poly baggies from an Etsy seller it will take about a month to get to me via first class. So knowing that I order the poly baggies ahead of time and in bulk to ensure I have enough and to save on shipping. By prioritizing what I need and staying organized I shouldn't have to deal with this issue.
It's also not a bad idea to do an inventory count every couple weeks. I do mine monthly. Okay I don't really count all the little pieces of supplies I have on stock that would take days but I have all of it set up in a way where I can look at it and know what I need more of very quickly. It's a pain sometimes but it's definitely better to order what I know I need rather than dump all my money into supplies that could sit for a long time.
3. SHIPPING
This is a big one. Shipping can get really crazy especially in November & December! Remember to establish a shipping deadline/cut off date (these dates should be posted on your postal office website in October or so). You should have this date posted in your shop announcements along with any other details. It's also a good idea to list your location so that shoppers know where you are shipping from and what to expect with shipping times.
Buying shipping supplies. It will be different for everyone and you'll have to figure it out for yourself but the way I estimate how much supplies to buy is I take my average monthly supply usage and multiply by 3 and then multiply by 2 for Nov & Dec. That way I've got enough supplies to last whether I see an increase in sales or not. Right now I have enough shipping supplies to last at least 2 months. I don't like to have tons of shipping supplies sitting around but at the same time I don't mind because I know it will get used up eventually. Someone also mentioned to me last year that you should be prepared in case the Post Office runs out of flat rate envelopes, priority boxes, customs labels, etc... I know that my PO always runs out of the customs labels I use so all year round I keep a huge stack of them at home. It's better to be prepared because nothing is worse than running out of envelopes or bubble wrap when you have 10 orders waiting to go out and it's snowing outside or worse.
If you offer gift wrapping or special packaging or offer dropshipping for your customers you will want to sit down and calculate how much supplies you need to keep on hand. Also, be sure to take the time to figure out how you can streamline your packaging/shipping so that you don't spend 20 mins wrapping an order when you have 10 more waiting to be wrapped! Keep it as simple as possible.
Things you should think about are:
- What can I get done now so I don't have to be bothered with it later? Ex: I use a bristol board tent card to ship my stickers so they don't get bent during transport so I have to pre-cut those instead of cutting one each time I sell a pack of stickers. It saves a lot of time.
- If you print invoices and shipping labels do you have enough paper and ink?
- Do you have enough business cards (and freebies or promo items if you offer that).
- Do I have enough gift boxes, wrapping paper, tape, gift tags, thank you cards?
- How will I keep track of what is inside each package?
- How can I package my gift wrapped items so that the buyer will know what is in each box if they buy multiple items? (post-it notes are great!)
If you work out a plan for this now it will save a lot of headaches!
Extra shipping tips:
- ALWAYS package one order at a time to avoid confusion. I can't tell you how many times I tried to package multiple orders at the same time only to have it take twice as long because I had to go back and double check everything was in the right envelope!
- If the order is awaiting an address confirmation or pending payment I will write AC (address confirmation) - username or PP (pending payment) - username under the flap of the envelope with their order packaged and ready to go when I get the notification to ship. When you seal the flap you can't see the writing. Also, I only seal the packages that are ready to go out. So I never get anything mixed up.
- COMMUNICATE with your customers. This should be done without being said but in case you don't know this you should be acknowledging your orders and informing customers of when you are shipping or if your item has shipped. It's good customer service and no buyer wants to sit there wondering if you even realize they ordered from you.
- If you know this it might be a good idea to give an estimated shipping time too.
- Be respectful. Some people don't want feedback left till after the holiday season because of sneaky friends and relatives so you might want to hold off on leaving feedback until after the holiday season or find a notebook and take note of which customers want this.
4. MARKETING
There are a lot of ways to promote during the holidays. I have a lot of accounts on social networking sites that I am active on. Sites such as Flickr, Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, etc... Some of it will work for you and some won't. It's all trial and error. After all, nothing is guaranteed to bring you sales right? Personally, I think that the best form of advertising is through word of mouth. Get your family to help you pass out business cards, leave them at local restaurants with your bill, give them to your bank teller, etc... but the best word of mouth is from happy customers that tell their friends how much they love your stuff. I always include business cards in every order.
5. ADVERTISING & BRANDING
If you're planning on doing some advertising this holiday season you better start setting a budget! Ad spots on the big blogs for the holidays sell out really fast. (You'll want to have your spots booked before the end of September). If you are on a tighter budget do an as swap with some of your blogger friends or see if some of the higher traffic blogs will run a giveaway for you. It's a great way to get exposure without breaking the bank! (Advertise on my other blog Sweet Figments that features handmade and vintage shops starting at just $10).
Things you should consider when purchasing ad space:
- Who is your target market?
- Is the ad space I want to purchase targeted towards my target market?
- What times of the day are people in my target market most likely to be on the computer?
- Is it worth it to spend X amount of dollars if I see a potential increase of X amount of dollars?
- You might also want to factor in how high your holiday Etsy bill will be or how many dollars you plan to spend renewing/relisting items.
BUT, before you go throwing all your money into advertising you have to ask yourself this "Do I have the time to deal with a sudden increase in sales?" This question is for all of you SAHM's, those who work full time off Etsy, those who are still in school or have other priorities.
The holidays are a great time to start branding your store. A brand is a lot more than just a logo. It's about how you want your business to be viewed and represented. Take the time to appreciate your customers and show them by way you package, the things you include such as buttons, stickers, a simple thank you note or something unique with your logo and website on it. Do something that will make them remember you.
Start a mailing list! I started doing a mailing list last June and one year later I have hundreds of subscribers. Mailing lists are a great way to remind your customers that you exist, keep your brand fresh in their minds, they are a great way to pass out sale info, shop updates, announcements for new releases. Having a mailing list has been a really great experience. Remember to only add them to your list if they wish to opt-in otherwise it's considered spam.
Forums. I think it's a good idea to post in the forums to maintain visibility. Sellers are buyers too and sometimes they've known about your shop all year long and don't remember that you've actually got that really cool bag or pair of earrings. So if you pop up in front of them they might remember again. Plus, who doesn't want to support their Etsy friends? :)
6. TAGGING
I cannot stress how important this is. I don't have actual percentages I'm too lazy to open all my convos and count but the majority of the customers who respond to my survey tell me they found me using the search (I'm guessing around 85%). Now, I know that lately there's been all this fuss about Etsy's "relevancy" search and how it doesn't make sense but seriously, how many customers do you think actually even know that it exists? Personally, if I wasn't in the forums everyday I wouldn't know about it either. I always shop using the default which is "most recently listed". Don't worry about that and make sure you are using the correct tags. This is REALLY important to know because when the holiday craziness starts I don't know why but everyone feels the need to renew, renew AND renew and then list, list AND list some more! So your stuff gets buried so fast it will make your head spin but if the buyer can type in keywords that describe your item they can find you a lot easier. So make it easier on your buyers and help them find what they are looking for by tagging accurately!
Things to think about when tagging:
- Make sure they are acurate and descriptive
- Think about how people internationally search for things. Do they have different words they use for describing your item? Ex: Blanket, Duvet, Quilt, etc...
- If you have an extra tag use it to tag your shop name. This might be helpful to those of you who have a different shop name and username.
- Ask your family or friends to look at your items and tell you what words come to mind.
**A REMINDER** http://www.etsy.com/help_guide_listing.php
You are NOT allowed to tag for "potential uses" meaning you are not allowed to tag your items as "christmas gift", "gift" or the big one "stocking stuffers".
Why not? If you type "gift wrapping paper" and "stocking" into the search to look for HANDMADE gift wrap or stockings the search will pull up all the listings with the word "stockings" and "gift" in it including all stocking stuffers and gift wrapping options that people have listed as well as items that come with gift wrapping. Imagine being a buyer and having to flip through 200+ pages of items to find what you are looking for. Major turn off! And since you can't tag for potential uses you can't tag your items as "stuffer" either. Think that this is unfair? Try typing in "gift wrapping" and see for yourself how bad it is.
The solution? Include this info in your item description. If shoppers use the advance search they have the option of searching the item descriptions as well. So, if you include the words stocking stuffer in your item descriptions your stuff will come up.
7. PHOTOGRAPHY
Oh we must not forget about our photos! The first impression matters! So take the time to re-do all of those half assed photos! I'm serious! If your photos are blurry, dark, fuzzy it will turn a buyer away. I had pretty crappy photos when I first started and once I spent a little more time on them my sales increased. So, invest in a lightbox, hire someone, buy a new camera and do whatever it takes! If you don't like re-doing photos then don't list anything until you get it right! Shopping online is a very different experiencce than shopping at a B&M store. Those photos are the only thing that a buyer can use to determine if your item is worth purchasing. Try to use all five photo slots and if you have extra space photograph your packaging. Sometimes the packaging is that little push that will get you a sale. I know it's time consuming to re-do photos but do it for the sake of your shop! I promise it will be worth it. Besides, it might get you into a few more treasuries and possible front page exposure!
8. OFFER A SALE OR DISCOUNT.
Okay, I have to say that I haven't tried this out yet. I've always been told that the holidays are the one time of the year that people are always willing to go over their budget for but I'm thinking that with the economy the way it is, it might be a good idea to have a sale. I'm thinking about offering discounts on multiple purchases or just running a sale Ex: buy 3 pairs of earrings for $25 or spend $50 or more and get 15% off. Or maybe I will just run my customer appreciation sale early this year and offer savings of up to 50% off selected items. Try it out and mix it up. It might be worth it.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Go Pens Go!
It's no secret I'm a huge Pittsburgh Penguins fan. I'll be cheering for them and hoping they force game 7 on Tuesday!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
In the mail.
This came in the mail yesterday. I bought to use as a sealant for some pendants I'm working on and gotta say that after squirting out a few blobs and letting it dry, I was a bit disappointed at the results. I know it's not really a sealant but from the photos I found online of other peoples projects, it looked like exactly what I needed. It dries nice and clear but only if you put on a super thin coat. Meaning if you're going for the doming effect it doesn't work because it dries SLOW and when it's completely dry it looks like there is a giant bubble in it. If you put on two coats it just looks messy. I wonder how other people get to to dry so clear without the giant bubble effect. I guess this will go in my list of things that do not work well as sealants. Any ideas on what I should do with it now?
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