Ok then , so how many of you are interested in beading and do you mix this with your papercrafts . Is beading something of great interest and would you like us to stock a range and would you like to see more beading at the shows mixed with papercrafts ?
There are already beading shows in there own right , although i dont believe there are many , would you like more purely beading shows or mixed shows ?
Thank you everyone for taking part in these discussions , we really appreciate your input which is proving to be very interesting .You are helping us to help you as you will soon find out.
Gordon
I like to use my cardmaking and scrapbooking supplies to make other things, if extra supplies required are not too many. With the Ideology findings, Vintaj bezels etc… I would love to be able to pick up some chain (black and/or antique copper), jump rings, lobster claws and key rings/charm hooks – at a good price - to either place on a scrapbook page or make a hand bag charm. As it is, I waited 2 years to place a single order of sufficient size to justify the postage cost to a specialised retailer.
ReplyDeleteSo yes stocking these basics is a good idea, otherwise I am not into beads ! I guess it just depends on where you think Once Upon A Stamp should specialise (or IF) but in these tough times getting into something very different is a risk.
Thank you for your comments . Gordon
ReplyDeleteYes, as Craftyfield says, it might be useful to be able to buy a few jewellery findings and bits and pieces along with the cardmaking supplies, but in general I wouldn't be interested in beading as a separate craft. Or, if I was, I'd prefer to go to a dedicated bead show. One of the reasons I like the Whichcraft (Doncaster) show so much is that it concentrates on papercrafting and isn't diluted by trying to be all things to all people.
ReplyDeleteI think it's great that you're undertaking all this research, Gordon, and I can't wait to hear about your results!
Thank you . Tell me ..are there enough Beading shows around the UK ? let me have your thoughts on more BEADING SHOWS !
DeleteIt would seem to be if the show is large then a good mix of papercrafts and knitting etc is a good thing , but maybe not for a smaller show.
All will soon be revealed soon.
Many thanks.
I've never had the inclination to go to a beading show, not being into it, so I don't whether there are enough shows for beading fans.
DeleteI guess a large show would need a mixture of crafts to attract enough people to make it viable. Whether it's a good thing or not, I'm not so sure. I just prefer smaller shows. I can usually find all I want at such shows, and the limited number of exhibitors does have the effect of naturally limiting my spending (because there isn't so much to buy!) which probably is a good thing!
Like the comment from Craftyfield that is also the kind of things I would buy too. I usually buy charms etc on ebay. I do not make jewellery and although I use some beads in sewing they are fairly cheap and easily available locally.
ReplyDeleteThank you , interesting .
DeleteI don't do beading myself but have no objection to "sharing" my papercraft show with those who do. I guess most of us use embellishments at one time or another so it is nice to see what's available.
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