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Are my designs too different?

Do you think my designs are too quirky/different? Do you think there is a place in the market for them? Please don't be too brutal :0)
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Re: Are my designs too different?

I think quirky/different is NEVER a bad thing (why would you want to blend in?)
Keep making your art and being creative - do it for yourself, before anyone else. I think your pieces are beautiful!
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I think your pieces are beautiful! It's all about finding your customer. But you will and they will love your work.
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IMHO your colour choices and unique designs are beautiful. There's a big bohemian/boho/hippie market out there which is a category your lovely work would fit right into
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Your shop is Adorable ! I just Added You! Not sure if you advertise these as Wedding Jewelry , if not you could consider that . I'm sure there are Brides out there that would love these !
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Totally not my style. I'm more into very simple, understated, minimalist type things. But I have an aunt who would love your stuff! :)
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I think they are, bright, quirky, and fun. I'm sure there are lots of people out there who would love it.
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Fun! Nice sales, too! Congratulations.
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I definitely love it! You have a wonderful eye for color and your unique style is wonderful!! That is what Etsy is all about! I agree if you haven't already, add Brides and wedding to titles/keywords because they are always looking for unique OOAK jewelry like yours! Just gorgeous! Don't change! :)
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Re: Are my designs too different?

No such thing as "too quirky". I love your items.
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I wouldn't worry about being too quirky/different. You've made sales, so that proves people like your stuff!

I'm sitting here wondering if my jewellery is too plain/ordinary!! Only 1 sale so far in my (not quite) 4 months on Etsy. :-(
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Re: Are my designs too different?

Thank you everyone for your kind words :o) Sometimes you begin to question things when times are a bit slow, so thank you all.

Shirley don't worry all my sales happened after 6-7 months, I only had a handful up until then, so I don't think it's that unusual :o) Good luck and I hope it picks up for you soon.

Happy sales to all x
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Different is good, that is what I love about Etsy. I really like your colorful polymer clay work.
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Re: Are my designs too different?

I think your pieces are really fun! It is nice to see something unique here:) Many who shop on etsy are looking for something one of a kind.
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I think they are great! Being different is how you stand out on Etsy!
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I think your work is great, not my style but you definitely have a public out there!
I think the lighting in your photos are great but I found them too busy, I think you should keep the background simple and minimal, as your pieces have so many details those textures, pictures on the back distract me from the important thing: your products. I would also show your work from some distance so its more clear what it is and buyers can see the whole thing right on the 1st picture, you can show extra details on the other 4 pictures, take for example this listing.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/152867094/summer-statement-necklace-pink-yellow?ref=shop_home_active

All the best
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I think it is important to differentiate yourself - especially in the jewelry category. Follow your heart and concentrate on the items that seem to garner the most interest by your customers.
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Re: Are my designs too different?

Definetely not too quirky! Actually, in my eyes, I think they are lovely, but I wouldn't say they are massively massively quirky... I think maybe that's because my jewellery style is slightly different from the mainstream anyway lol!
Don't change who you are :-
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I think your stuff is fabulous, and there is always a market for fabulous!
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Re: Are my designs too different?

Thanks ever so much all of you guys, you've all been very helpful as always, thank you everyone :o)

Have many happy sales!
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