WOW....I received some very "knock ya down" news today. It seems that my ooaks aren't doing their job at the museum gift shop. They just aren't whispering or hollaring enough to be heard "Take me home". Although they have been getting owwww's and ahhhh's and "how unique" it seems that folks think they are to expensive. I hope it's just the economy like it is right now but it sure gave my confidence level a huge "SMACK" in the face. We are going to try a one time limited sale on them and if they still aren't whispering enough then those lil boogers are coming home.
This brings up an issue for me. How do you know how much to price your art work at? These are one of a kind pieces...designed and sculpted without the use of molds. They aren't reproduced replicas that could be sold at a lower price. Other Artist/friends are the first to tell me to stand my ground...of course it's because they know how much work and detailing goes into making one. I will continue to design and sculpt because that is not just what I do but it is who I AM. An artist....who apparently is going to stay one of the starving ones for awhile longer.
I do hope that YOU will continue to come and take a peak at my ooaks. I do enjoy showing them off and receiving all your wonderful comments. Hopefully one day I will see my dream of my work bringing in some income for my family...even if it is just enough to purchase my supplies!!!
Until next time......
Hugs,
Regi
For all my "friends" that check in on a regular basis...thank you!!!! Make sure ya pass me around to others...ya hear!!! ^_^
No! I hope they start selling! I'm sure it does have something to do with the economy because your work is amazing! Do you also have an on-line shop where you sell your creations?
ReplyDeleteI think pricing what you make is one of the hardest things. When I started selling my items on-line I think I underpriced everything because I worried that no one would even look, but then when stuff sold I was mad that I priced it so low.
I think you need to stick with what you think they are worth! Good luck!!
Ohh thank you for the encouraging words Debbie.
ReplyDeleteI don't have an online store as of yet but do sell them here at home. (email and making arrangements that way..mostly family and friends)
Hugs,
Regi
Pricing is so difficult. I'm told to keep up with your time, set an hourly wage, cost of supplies and then double it for your retail price. If I did that I would have to at least double my prices. Sales are slow. Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great formula to at least have a guideline with..thanks Lynda!!
ReplyDeletePricing is very difficult. And I think in this economy items like your beautiful creations are one of the things that people will put off buying. My jewelry isn't selling but my soap is...I suspect for the same reason. I hope it works out. It's a shame they won't keep them for their attraction value.
ReplyDeleteI did read The Historian and am about to read and review her second book....thanks for the suggestion. I will get the semolina recipe to you probably by tomorrow as my hubby needs the computer tonight.
Have you tried eBay?? It might work for you! Sorry you feel down. I'm sure it's just the economy.
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice to have so many wonderful "friends" to give me encourgement. Thank you so much. I think everyone is right...it is the ecomony and ooaks are something that you have to be looking for to begin with.
ReplyDeleteI'm a bit nervous about Ebay as I have several friends that sell on there and say the fees and all are getting somewhat out of hand. When I can I think I'm going to give Etsy a try. Folks that go to that site are looking for handmade so that might be the place for my wee ones.
Ginger would probably keep them there if I wanted her to...she is such a doll!!!! But I need them where the right folks can hear them whispering "Take me home"!! ^_^ I will find the right place yet...not going to give up. Where one door is closed GOD will open another...or at least crack a window for me I hope.
Hugs and tons of love,
Regi
Ohhh looking forward to the recipe...thank you!