Turning My Small Business Into A Full Time Job | studio vlog, product photoshoot, glazing

[@kiraptrsn]

loved this video :)

[@byhandceramics]

Thanks! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@Knowyourcyclenow]

I didn’t realize you weren’t a huge creator- I absolutely LOVE your content 🫶🏻

[@byhandceramics]

girllll stop this is so sweet!! 🥰 i so appreciate you saying that!

[@maddiemade123]

Yay! So glad you’re back! I really don’t know anything about running a small business, but have you looked into Artisan’s Nest in Sydney? I think they have a store in Newtown and Bondi. They might be able to help you sell your pieces like a market without having to be there in person…. Just an idea!

[@byhandceramics]

oh wow! i’ve never heard of that but will definitely check it out!! THANK YOU so much!! ♥️♥️

[@JessPi-yk7kh]

Hey :) I thought I should leave you a comment and tell you that I am also very glad you posted a new video! Growing social media might not be easy sometimes - especially in a phase where there seems only slow progress but it will be worth it at the end 💗 and being a pottery girl too I can understand how it feels loosing drive although doing something you actually love. Making ceramics is a LOT of work! What helped me is finding ways to be more efficient. I switched to only using pouring glazes for example. They are cheaper plus it saves A LOT of time. Maybe this helps a little. Xoxo from Germany 🙂

[@byhandceramics]

hey lovely! wow thank you so much for this comment!! it really means a lot to me that you took the time to say this! 🥰 it’s is super hard to stay motivated and positive during those down times but i’m trying to push through! thank you so much for your advice! changing to dip glazes is actually something i’ve wanted to do for a while now so i might need to look into how to make that work! thank you so much again! 🥰

[@chuckfaber7521]

I think a lot of people don't realize how difficult it is to succeed in a pottery business. It's often a ton of work to even break even considering the materials, market fees, firings, etc. That's not even counting the time spent actually making the pottery, promoting yourself, etc. It looks romantic watching creators on KZbin but they often are not showing the struggles. A lot of pottery KZbinrs I follow, simply had to quit doing pottery full time and work side jobs because the financials just don't work out.

[@byhandceramics]

yes exactly!! i love what i do but it is SO much work and a lot of the time it doesn’t work out the way you wish!! 🥺 glad that there is people out there that understand the struggles!!

[@klynne5143]

I love your videos and really appreciate how transparent you are. Do you mind sharing why you don't want to start an Etsy shop?

[@byhandceramics]

hey!! thanks!! ♥️ ummm im not sure honestly! I’ve created an etsy store for other things before and i felt like i wasn’t getting a lot of people seeing my stuff plus they took a cut of every order but it may be something that i need to consider!! 🥰

[@caroo.linchen]

yuhuuuuu she is back!! I recently found you and loved your videos! so happy you are continuing

[@byhandceramics]

awwww girl stop! 🥹 this makes me so happy! thank you so much!! definitely gonna continue!

[@ambycg]

so glad you’re back! i couldn’t click on this video quick enough 😂😂 you are immensely talented and inspiration will come ❤️

[@byhandceramics]

awwww thanks lovely!! 🥰🥰 glad to be back and feeling the love!

[@scottartsandcraft]

I have own 2 business in my life. Your first year you are not going to make any money, In fake you will lose money but if you can make that first year ,the money wil start to come in

[@byhandceramics]

Thank you so much! Sometimes it can be hard to push through the hard times but I appreciate everyones support and encouragement!

[@vialunna]

You talk a lot to the camera, you don’t even show ceramic, just 1 minute :(

[@byhandceramics]

sorry about that! i was doing a little life update but ill be sure to try and include some more time in the studio!