Alex got his first sale on Etsy. Yes, we're pretty excited. Now that I know how to navigate Etsy, list things, take better pictures, etc., one of our goals is to create another shop for some of Alex's woodworking products.
I originally had Alex create this board for me to display jewelry at Janes House of Yoga, and then moved on to a different display for JH. We put the board on Etsy as a supply item, as I know supply items for jewelry are a huge draw for people because loads of people on Etsy are making jewelry. It's a highly competitive market, however someone on Etsy told me I might want to think about selling supplies. I went, 'hmn'... As it turns out, if you look for jewelry display, there is a LOT to be desired in terms of aesthetic and modern designed jewelry display units. (In my opinion of course) It's hard to find sleek, modern, yet earthy jewelry display like I love. Additionally, there are some woodworkers (mainly men) on Etsy, however, I feel many lack the finesse to take good pictures or list them well. This is where I come in- (for the husband of course), I am willing and able to promote his skill and talent in a sophisticated and attractive way. I am very excited about this sale, and hope we can get some more things of Alex's on our site soon.
As a surprise for the weekend, a gifted design student in Toronto ordered two of our boards for an upcoming show. Who knows, Alex may be able to quit his day job soon!
The order: the pieces are bookmatched. Bookmatching is the practice of matching two (or more) wood surfaces, so that two adjoining surfaces mirror each other in appearance, thus giving the impression of an opened book:
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