|
Author
|
Topic: New Business Idea!
|
ElizabethO
Knowflake Posts: 451
From:
Registered: Nov 2011
|
posted January 10, 2012 09:14 PM
  
I've always loved cuffs, and I've decided to start an online shop along with my little sweets shop. I'm trying to think of as small business ideas so I can be independent enough to not haven an office job... or well any "job".Anywho, I was thinking of making astrologically themed leather bands. Example for Taurus: Cuff http://etsy.me/A7fng1
 Decor http://etsy.me/AplSRo
 More Decor http://etsy.me/AiVJ4p
 Links http://etsy.me/x58eHg
 This is just an example of what I want to do. What do you guys think? Any suggestions for the other signs? IP: Logged |
ElizabethO
Knowflake Posts: 451
From:
Registered: Nov 2011
|
posted January 10, 2012 09:31 PM
My other idea was also burning an image of the zodiac symbol onto the leather itself, and decorating with associated lucky gemstones. I really love to mix earthy things like gemstones with wood and metal. IP: Logged |
T
Knowflake Posts: 3900
From:
Registered: Apr 2009
|
posted January 10, 2012 09:58 PM
Great idea! I bet they will sell really well  I am also a big fan of bracelets (and other jewelry) and especially cuffs. I've got about 12 in process, made out of fabric scraps, felt and some with leather. Found some great snap-in buttons at my local fabric store too (easier than sewing a button hole, which i havent quite figured out how to do on my machine yet). Had some fun a few months back making pendants out of glass tiles similar to these: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CapturedStarlight Do you have a pyrography tool yet? I have four different ones ( that will burn wood, leather, paper) and found the best ones are the cheapo ones from the craft store (walmart sells them too). It's nice to have a couple of them so you don't have to wait for them to cool down before changing the tips. You can get a soldering iron from most hardware stores also, but I like the ones from the craft stores better. More tip options. Best of luck and let us know how you do! Would love to see some of your creations sometime!  IP: Logged |
ElizabethO
Knowflake Posts: 451
From:
Registered: Nov 2011
|
posted January 10, 2012 10:27 PM
Thank you.  I'm super excited to get started. I still have to get all the supplies, but perhaps when I've gotten enough supplies to make a mass amount to start a store. It's all a matter of $$$. I'd love to incorporate stone, but not sure if it'll be too heavy.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/75610249/petoskey-beach-stone-jewelry-supplies?ref=v1_other_2 IP: Logged |
ElizabethO
Knowflake Posts: 451
From:
Registered: Nov 2011
|
posted January 10, 2012 10:41 PM
Also, I'm obsessed with this woman's store:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/SleepyDogBeads And VERY cool constellation cuffs!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/82108664/mens-leather-cuff-leo-constellation  IP: Logged |
cathy
Knowflake Posts: 147
From: canada
Registered: Jul 2009
|
posted January 11, 2012 03:35 AM
You sound very creative, they are good ideas. Good luck with it. IP: Logged |
anongrl10
Knowflake Posts: 3294
From: won't_disclose
Registered: Sep 2011
|
posted January 11, 2012 08:37 AM
Fabulous idea!!  I wish I had the daring mind. I have a million ideas but my artistic side was never supported so I have no clue if I'm good enough to invest on it. Besides, I always worry if a business will succeed esp. in times of recession. If you have the $$ for the materials, that sounds absolutely lovely to do. I especially love the constellation cuffs! The Taurus leather cuff is also very nice. I'd love to see the Sag symbol carved on leather but I am partial to thinner more delicate stuff.
IP: Logged |
T
Knowflake Posts: 3900
From:
Registered: Apr 2009
|
posted January 11, 2012 03:17 PM
Oooo i love the constellation bracelet!!!!Check these out: Real Petal Jewelry http://www.etsy.com/shop/AhoyAhimsa?ref=seller_info   also love her work:  
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Specimental?ref=seller_info IP: Logged |
Randall
Webmaster Posts: 14627
From: Saturn next to Charmainec
Registered: Apr 2009
|
posted January 12, 2012 12:25 PM
I'd definitely buy some from you.------------------
"Never mentally imagine for another that which you would not want to experience for yourself, since the mental image you send out inevitably comes back to you." Rebecca Clark IP: Logged |
ElizabethO
Knowflake Posts: 451
From:
Registered: Nov 2011
|
posted January 12, 2012 01:42 PM
Why thank you Randall  IP: Logged |
Lindaland
