Finally I can raise my head from the torch and other commitments to get my blog underway. My new website will go live soon (don't ask why its taken so long) and the kleurglass Etsy shop is up and running yipee! For those of you who don't know Etsy, it's a global marketplace for all things handmade. Check it out - some amazing stuff for sale!
Its been such a frantic year, its hard to believe it is almost Christmas already. I'm busy filling orders and having people come to the showroom (located in Puhoi, North of Auckland) to select Christmas gifts.
I've been working hard this year on perfecting techniques, particularly colour layering (being true to my brand "kleurglass" dutch translation "colourglass"). Thank you Sarah Hornik for your wonderful E-Books which have been a superb inspiration.
The other key focus has been on defining my own unique and recognisable style in my beads and jewellery. I always used to think the term "finding your voice as an artist" was a bit, well, arty farty but hey, if you don't do your own thing, no-one will notice you! As a marketer, I used to tell my clients about the importance of having a unique selling proposition.
Last but not least, I've had a bit of fun with fusing lately, with the view of making glass homewares & assorted objects d'art. Despite a rather deep cut on my arm, I think I have tricky task of cutting plate glass down to a fine art (well, there's always the post production grinder option haha!). So, keep an eye out for my new "glassy art" range to be launched very soon!
Anyhow, if I don't post again before Christmas have a wonderful, relaxing break. Remember, my showroom will be open right up to Christmas Eve (24th) till 6pm for all you last minute shoppers! Drop me an email if you'd like to drop by inge@kleurglass.com.
Love to all xo
Inge
Inge
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