12
Mar
2015
2015
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Tower Display (fail! gack!)
This is the story of a tower display I worked hard on, that I really liked, that I felt did everything I set out for it to do, but it didn’t work. Failure is hard, but the lessons learned are invaluable: if in the end the idea doesn’t work, let it go. (But maybe write […]
22
Feb
2015
2015
Clasp Solution: a Clever Straw Trick!
Tired of loops that won’t stay open? A closed loop helps your necklace stay on…but can be a pain to fasten. Jill in California sent in pictures of a clever technique she came up with to fasten her TrueJune necklaces. All you need is a straw that is a little larger than the clasp bead. […]
09
Aug
2014
2014
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The Creative Process, a case study
“YOU ARE A DESIGNER If you’re thinking tangibly and strategically about a new solution, you’re designing. Listen to people and find inspiration in their needs. Be confident in your own intuition and creativity. Be comfortable not knowing. Let yourself learn. Be willing to experiment. Take risks. Be okay with not having the “right”answer. Trust that […]
07
May
2014
2014
Dumb Luck Design
“When working with a product it is important to get physical and try out different materials in the product design,” said my design teacher. Sometimes things work out, sometimes they don’t, but it is important to TRY. And maybe fail. But keep an open mind…you never know… The first necklace […]
10
Sep
2013
2013
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Jewelry Display: THE SOLUTION
BOOTH DISPLAY SOLUTION: custom hardboard frames After trying many different ideas (see previous post), I think I have finally come up with THE ONE. My mom and I discussed all the requirements and collaborated on the design of these frames. She put the files in the computer, cut them out with a laser cutter in […]
10
Sep
2013
2013
Jewelry Display: the first attempts
I have been doing markets for only three years, but have been through about three times as many display schemes. Here is a rundown of the various schemes, their successes and failures: #1 tubes The idea was to have simple, large PVC pipes covered with cork that I could pin my necklaces onto. The reality: […]
30
Jan
2013
2013
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Eye catching product photography
Love this image! Wow. Product photography that shows scale, detail, movement, and clarity all in one brilliantly artistic shot. Well done ADAISM! (by ADAISM at shop.adaism.net)
30
Dec
2012
2012
Photo setup 12/12
After some trial and error, here is the latest photo setup I have come up with: This is in front of a north-facing window in a room with neutral colored walls. I have only had time for two or three photo sessions since the workshop, but after an initial learning curve, they have gone well […]
30
Dec
2012
2012
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PDX Etsy Portland photography workshop
Turns out photographing jewelry is not simple. I was fortunate enough to take a product photography workshop this fall in Portland, OR with photographer Lisa Warninger and stylist Chelsea Fuss. Thanks to the PDX Etsy team for sponsoring the event. Here are some cat-free shots I took at the workshop. I was still […]
27
Dec
2012
2012
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