You look summer-ized, a golden glo! And yes, I love your wonderful rambling, you'd be amazed how much info there isn't on the web that you share so candidly- or if it's there, it's not put forth in such an easy, informative - but not boring- fun, yet REAL (no condescending) way. You seem approachable and that is compelling- AND, I have learned so much, and been SUPER motivated to get my own creative jewelry-making mojo ON (i.e. don't do one bezel at a time..silly girl!) after watching your Vlogs. One more word to you: Mahalo!

@meshedesigns

9 жыл бұрын

Gabby Flying Chef I appreciate all your kind words :) I hope to keep inspiring and sharing real honest love lol!

Thank you, I look forward to your videos...especially when I'm not being myself.. you pick up my spirits and it makes me want to jump back in.. don't ever stop Yakking... we love it..

@meshedesigns

8 жыл бұрын

+horsenaround2000 It makes me really happy to hear that you can watch my videos and feel lifted and creative. That means a lot I have my go to KZreadrs that I love to watch when I just need to get in the zone! I don't think I can stop talking LMAO! Thanks again for watching, more videos will be up soon! xo

Love your Vlog I have spent all day binge watching all your Vlogs!!! I also love working with metals After watching you all day I have been inspired to start sketching again. I have sat here and put items into my Rio Shopping cart :) It has been fun virtually spending the day with you :) Keep up the great work your jewelry is just stunning and I love the love you put into each piece.

@meshedesigns

9 жыл бұрын

+Links and Loops I am so happy you are feeling inspired from my vlogs! I wish I could get more up quicker :) Yes fill that cart up little by little and feel free to show me your work on instagram :)

Another great Vlog! Loving the aquamarine ring. xx

@meshedesigns

9 жыл бұрын

ROIA by Rohita Vee Thanks for watching, I love that aquamarine ring too :)

just found your vlog and really enjoy it and you!!! thanks for being so generous with your information!

@meshedesigns

9 жыл бұрын

+crazy4beading Thanks for watching, so happy to hear you are enjoying my videos!

I have a habit of looking at other people's jewelry to get ideas and I noticed your ring before you said anything about it. I thought it was funny.

@meshedesigns

9 жыл бұрын

bryquentros Glad you found it humorous me too lol

Loved this video! Thanks for posting! xx

@meshedesigns

9 жыл бұрын

thelipstickdiaries Thanks for watching my love! xx

Tour jewelry is gorgeous. You are a very talented artist my dear. b

@meshedesigns

9 жыл бұрын

barbbear35 Thank you that is very kind of you! Thanks for watching :) xo

I love your videos. Thank you for all the tips that you share. I would love to see some info on polishing, I can't find much about it in youtube.

@meshedesigns

9 жыл бұрын

Debbie Turner Thanks for watching! Yes I really would like to get a video up on polishing its so hard to film a tutorial currently editing a bezel making tutorial. I will keep it in mind for the near future!

M, Would LOVE to hear about your art schooling. You refer to it periodically- tell us!! What's jewelry/art school like?

@meshedesigns

9 жыл бұрын

Gabby Flying Chef I just took jewelry courses for a few years and get privately taught currently once in awhile. I will try to touch more on that in later videos :)

M, I think maybe you might have some luck with NOT hearing the camera focus if you used a personal mic (clipped on to your shirt or...), that way the camera's mic on it's body might not pick up that sound so much. Just an idea (I asked a friend who does news filming...). Hope that helps :)

@meshedesigns

9 жыл бұрын

Gabby Flying Chef Unfortunately that is just the camera a microphone won't cancel out the shutter noise. Since film making is more of a hobby right now I dont plan on getting a separate camera for filming.Maybe in the near future :)

I'm always curious where others buy most of their materials and the stocking process that others go through because mine seems so sporadic. I always seem to need something I don't have when designing (like the extra thick half round wire you mentioned.) Do you have a system that you use when you stock your materials? Do you have a basic set of materials you design from and keep them stocked or do you buy material as you design? How do you keep from having too much of the wrong materials on hand/have what you need when you need it?

@meshedesigns

8 жыл бұрын

+Jessalyn Massingill Thanks for watching Jessalyn, I would say that I buy silver once to twice a month. I keep a list of what I am getting low with and each time I order I purchase whats low in stock. I don't have any fancy buying methods, sometimes I run out because there are so many supplies I use. Then I'm always like oh shit lol! I try not to stock a lot of something I may be testing out. I have my regular used silver supplies. Hope that helps xo!

I'm a big fan. I've learned a lot from your silver smithing.I'm feeling really over whelmed now with allll this info on here. I had an Etsy store for a short while, when I was just beading. I'm a recent, fast learner, self taught jewelry maker, and when ready, I feel I'd like to reopen my etsy store. But allllllll this stuff your talking about... Instagram contests, wholesale Etsy, and all those other thing, that has turned my 55 yr old, ADD brain off. Now I feel like without all this confusing stuff, I can't be successful with an Etsy store. Why do you say your line isn't specific enough? 40 items.??what if I just want to sell something different all the time. I do not want to conveyer belt.... I'm a retired stage artist, now using this as my art, and feeling worried.

@meshedesigns

8 жыл бұрын

+huskyfluffy Thanks for watching! I throw around a lot of info in one video, these are all just ideas and things you can try out or dismiss. These videos are really meant to just show the different aspects of business I am doing in my daily routine. Don't focus too much on contests, etsy wholesale if your just starting out in metal or reopening a shop. I would say just stay focused on making good products, photos, and finding a few places to advertise. It sounds like you really enjoy making One of A kind pieces then go for it. Everyones formula for success is different. Don't feel worries, what I say isn't bible it's just information that is out there for any small business owner that is selling artisan goods. You can expand to social medias like instagram or wholesaling or just create and have fun. As long as your having fun. Best of luck xoxo!

Love your vlog! Where do you purchase your stones? I'm just getting started and I want to accumulate a good variety of cabochons.

@meshedesigns

9 жыл бұрын

+Jen Snock Hi Jen I have acquired various stone suppliers over the years from gem shows and dealers in NYC. I suggest checking your local gem shows to build relationships with dealers. Thanks for watching :)

There's nothing wrong with using hand body language hahaa~~ it's a good communication method.

@meshedesigns

8 жыл бұрын

haha I love it thanks for watching. I always am talking with my hands xoxo!

What is the best brand/style of calliPer to order? Thanks xoxox!

@meshedesigns

9 жыл бұрын

Gabby Flying Chef I use to use a brass gauge for a long time but I love digital calibers most all brands I'm sure work fine. I bought mine locally at Michaels and I love it. I just needed to replace the batteries during this video to get an accurate read! :)

At about the 17 minute mark, you mention liking to polish the inside of your ring shanks with your flex shaft instead of your polishing machine out of preference. Is it possible to polish the inside of a ring shank on a polishing machine? Can't understand how it would fit.

@jaydencparker4968

8 жыл бұрын

+rachel dida There is an attatchment you can put on that is cone shaped (think ring mandrel made of felted type material) where you can load some compound on to it, and spin it around to polish that way. I forget the name of it :(

I love your videos. I am just starting to learn metalsmithing.I have no idea where to order cabs from, can you suggest some online places or can I buy cabs from you?

@FatKidBrody

8 жыл бұрын

+Dirah Bonnie Menkar there are several places if you haven't found any by now. You can go to these links for starters. www.firemountaingems.com/ www.riogrande.com/ www.fusionbeads.com/cabochons

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@meshedesigns

9 жыл бұрын

+oscar mora Gracias por ver mis videos! Estoy usando el traductor de Google. Voy a tratar de hacer más tutoriales en un futuro próximo ! :)

@oscarmora5658

9 жыл бұрын

si ojala asi veo lo nuevo que haces y tambien te veo a ti que me gustas mucho eres muy linda ,muchas gracias por contestar un abraso y muchos cariños desde el sur de chile artemora

Where do you buy your silver sheets and wire?

@meshedesigns

8 жыл бұрын

Hello! I usually buy from hoover and strong. I buy also from rio grande if I'm in a pinch. Both are excellent suppliers.

@diimoxy

8 жыл бұрын

+meshedesigns Thank you! I'm acquainted with Rio Grande, but I'll look into Hoover and Strong. I just want to say, so far, you've been a great source of inspiration for me in starting out with my business. Keep up the good work and thank you for these very informative video blogs.

Love your cock ring, sorrynotsorry :p I really love your channel. As someone else mentioned I'd be interested in your education background. It's a shame the videos are such a big job, I think you'd do great tutorials, but the vlogs alone are awesome. tfs.

@meshedesigns

8 жыл бұрын

+Amaranthine Thank you for watching!! Sorry not sorry hehe glad you loved the cock ring lol!! I may have addressed it in a more recent video, I just took local course for a few years, and once in a while get private lessons from a goldsmith. Mostly just learn on my own at this point. I am interested in continuing my education through weekend workshops in NYC to develop more skills. Thanks again for watching xo!

the secret is out. cock rings are in. must. distribute. immediately. ;) you could add these little (big) guys to your etsy shop and to consider those that might take offence to it, simply have the gallery photo be "a-gentle-warning" so that buyer must click on the item to actually view/purchase the ring. don't leave the rest of us hanging... :p ps. I enjoy your vlogs!!! x