Art Deco

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Art Deco

by Dianne Culbertson
(Waterville, Maine)

Art Deco Bracelet

I had a hard time getting paid for my time making these peyote bracelets - but what I have found out recently is that the patterns sell like crazy! So I can keep the price low on the bracelet and still get paid for my time.

I use BeadTool4 to design my patterns, as they automatically convert to PDF, which makes them easy to sell.

The problem comes in when I try to upload a photo on Etsy. Unless I make the bracelet I can't sell the pattern there.

I have my own site and they upload very well to my Tutorials and Patterns page so that makes it.

I love doing these, from creating the pattern to adding the clasp. I make the pattern, complete the bracelet, photograph it for Etsy and sell the bracelet for a more reasonable price.

By the way if anyone has any advice on the Etsy problem, I would sure appreciate it!

Dianne Culbertson
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Art Deco

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Very nice bracelet
by: Tracy

I follow your blog and I have to say, everything you make is simply gorgeous. And, those bracelets must be tons of work, I don't know how you do it!

Art deco
by: Joyce Pleijsier

The art deco bracelet urged me to look at your website...
I love the peyote bracelets, the patterns are stunning and the colors perfect, a combination of two of my favorite subjects: art deco and peyote!
Succes to your!

Thank you!
by: Dianne Culbertson

Thanks for the wonderful comments!

Art Deco Bracelet
by: Rena

Dianne, this design so perfectly represents Art Deco. Even the colors seem just right to recall that era. Your beadwork designs are always a delight to see!

Gorgeous Work
by: Linda Hall, The Creative Artisan

YOur work is absolutely STUNNING!!!

Art Deco & Etsy
by: DaBeezNeez

I've had problems with Etsy over the last few months too, just like you. With all the wierd and not-so-wonderful things going on there that I've moved over to ArtFire. It's the best thing I did cos ArtFire tries everything to help you sell.

I love your creations. I love Art Deco, full stop! I hope you find a venue that helps you to promote your creations the best you can.

pdf tutorials on etsy
by: Glenda Munguia

Hi,

Although I have not posted or sold any tutorials as pdf files in Etsy, I have seen them posted. If you check this link, this jewelry maker sells a tutorial that she later emails to the buyer, perhaps it can give you an idea:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/66473141/wire-wrapped-link-tutorial

Glenda Munguia
web.me.com/glenda.munguia/bj

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