Studio Vlog #25 | huge bead haul, let's talk business and Etsy, plans and goals keep changing...

[@debbiewatkins5593]

I love bead embroidery also . Your new studio is stunning ! Maria love your vlogs you are so calming and soft spoken ... Look forward to the next one... Any helpful videos out there for setting up a web site?

[@bafflingbeads]

There are a ton of videos out there. I just don't enjoy watching all of that stuff when there's more enjoyable things to spend your time on - like beading. And right now I really don't have much time for anything sadly. I am currently on my way back home and I will leave again in 2 weeks. I know that this is an absolute privilege - to work abroad if I want to and to travel far for vacation. But hopefully this will change some time next year. And then there's more time again for beading and my business ☺️ I would love to spend more time again in my studio. Thank you for your lovely comment and your orders ❤️

[@miriamrivera2225]

Absolutely stunning embroidered pendants. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@bafflingbeads]

Thank you so much! I love making these! Even better when others like them, too 🥰🌞

[@barbaragaskins3921]

Those pendants are soooo beautiful

[@bafflingbeads]

Thank you! So happy that others like them, too! I really need to make more time for new creations somehow 🙈

[@MistyEwing]

I love the coffee beans. I’ve seen them in acrylic but the glass is prettier

[@bafflingbeads]

I absolutely adore these! But I still need an idea for them 😄

[@nellieolguin-davis1519]

Hi Miss Maria I saw a lady talking the other day about having a business and doing it thru etsy and just throwing your money away and your time and I thought of your beautiful bead work you should be able to do this next time I see her add I will be sure and get her name!!!my gosh I love your brooches I am going to try one of these days you just zoom right through them and yours are perfect like WISHINGWELL SAID 1688 !!!God Bless you ❤❤and thank you for sharing your talents!!!❤❤what a fantastic bead haul you made those beads are beautiful !!!❤❤❤

[@bafflingbeads]

Thank you for the lovely message 🙂 happy to see that you enjoy my content and beadwork. People have very different opinions on small businesses and prices for handmade jewelry. If you ever want to start something like this don't listen too closely to those people. Thank you for being here ☺️

[@barbaragaskins3921]

Good luck with your website. I wanted to start mine. But my daughter says it is so much. I might not be able to succeed

[@bafflingbeads]

Well, it is some work absolutely. It shouldn't be taken too lightly. Etsy is the easier choice. You've got the format and everything set up already. While building a website comes with templates and building blocks it is still a lot to learn. Thank you for your well-wishes!

[@Wishingwell688]

How do you figure out the number of beads that will fit around the cabs. It’s amazing to me that they come out perfectly! Beautiful!

[@bafflingbeads]

I don't know any bead counts before I start with a design. You basically space out your beads properly. Not too far, not too tight. And adjust your pattern in minimal ways so that it looks even. Some with the beaded edges. It takes some practice and sometimes a little more patience when you get nervous. But you can make pretty much anything work if you keep calm. Maybe unravel a little bit of your bead embroidery and try again until you like the result 🙂 thank you so much for your lovely feedback 🌞❤️

[@padmavathichathapuram1288]

Hi Maria! I went back to Rutkovsky and shopped A LOT! Are you able to visit them without a guide?

[@bafflingbeads]

Hey! Awesome that you were able to have a look at their manufacturing site! We were there without a guide. I asked Klara whether we could visit and her husband welcomed us 🙂 super chill and very nice guy! I asked about 2 months in advance because we planned our vacation around it and we stayed for a few days in the area ☺️

[@fioldalizcastillo6993]

Hola 👋,desde,Rep,Dom

[@bafflingbeads]

Hi there 🌞

[@rachelgilbert3164]

Replying to every KZbin comment may not be a sustainable use of your energy or talents, especially as your channel grows! Yes, I'm sure all of us love getting a reply to our comments, but if it is keeping you away from your creative work, it might not be worth it. A lot of bigger channels say they're able to reply to comments made on a video within a day of that video's upload, because the people who watch it within one day are your more loyal followers anyway. Maybe you could find a "rule" like that, so you don't get as overwhelmed and ashamed of not replying to *every* comment? Best of luck, I am binge watching this channel as I clean and make jewelry today! 💚💙💜 Edit: I do NOT expect a reply to this comment!!! haha

[@albrownie248]

That’s very gorgeous an I want to order some Seed beads from you 11/0 if you have some delica beads. Can you give me your Link of your shop.

[@bafflingbeads]

Hi there, I only sell Czech glass beads in my shop: www.etsy.com/shop/BafflingBeadsForYou Maybe at some point I will increase my bead range to seed beads but for now it's not planned. Thank you for your interest!