tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post6601095589516950967..comments2023-10-29T04:38:53.837-07:00Comments on Taking The Long Way Home: Market ResearchKim Mileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17603924613617534376noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-78035893756526733212011-06-04T11:10:38.631-07:002011-06-04T11:10:38.631-07:00Thanks everybody! You've been REALLY helpful!Thanks everybody! You've been REALLY helpful!Kim Mileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17603924613617534376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-49260688136725113992011-06-03T15:31:59.088-07:002011-06-03T15:31:59.088-07:00Fire Mountain offers plated gromments 4mm-5mm-5.5m...Fire Mountain offers plated gromments 4mm-5mm-5.5mm sold per 100 per pkg $4.19 - $9.31 that can be glued into large hole beads using G-S Hypo cement.<br /><br />The sterling ones came 20 per pkg $6.23<br /><br />worth checking outrachelweisenbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15113941292668772125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-61435472072491730412011-06-03T10:31:29.749-07:002011-06-03T10:31:29.749-07:00I like both the silver lined and unlined...I don&#...I like both the silver lined and unlined...I don't own one of your beads that fits troll style bracelets but am hoping too!! ;)<br /><br />Your beads are my favorite flower beads I own. I have a couple lotus ones, and a couple florals. They have a certain quality about them that set them apart...kind of like the flowers were painted, like some rich oil painting. They have more rich depth than other floral beads I've come across if that makes any sense...<br /><br />I'm hoping (:D :D :D) you might make some donut floral beads someday as well. Those are my favorite, they are just so delicious!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-84112292349668243212011-06-03T08:17:25.454-07:002011-06-03T08:17:25.454-07:00Oops. Just lost my comments trying to post them. H...Oops. Just lost my comments trying to post them. Here goes again. Not to confuse the issue, but I have Chamilia bracelets and neck chains. I managed to fit the beautiful memorial bead you made for me on the neck chain but it won't fit on the bracelets. As I understand it, Chamilia is the same size as Pandora so I'd prefer Pandora size from you. I prefer silver lined but would probably also buy unlined if I really liked the bead. And to echo everyone else, your beads are FAR more beautiful than anything else! Polly AnnaPAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02848626942006325605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-21106744400887501032011-06-03T05:53:45.557-07:002011-06-03T05:53:45.557-07:00I agree... Love your beads. Bought a bracelet, j...I agree... Love your beads. Bought a bracelet, just so I could put some of your beads on it. (It's a "Troll".) No silver lining is good... The clear glass picks up the silver from the bracelet (showing thru).Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774283723940225617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-14165734242850798672011-06-02T19:29:48.332-07:002011-06-02T19:29:48.332-07:00I agree with the others....forget the silver linin...I agree with the others....forget the silver lining :o) Your beads are absolute perfection...the others (Pandora) are dull and lifeless...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-59066500006696858792011-06-02T18:39:52.429-07:002011-06-02T18:39:52.429-07:00Last summer I bought my first Troll bracelet. I p...Last summer I bought my first Troll bracelet. I purchased a couple of silver beads to go with it, but I bought it with your beads in mind. I have also since looked at both the Pandora and Troll bead sites and agree that they are not impressive at all. The beads you make are far superior to anything else I've seen. :) And as soon as I can (assuming they're still available) I'll be stocking up!Michellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-2708409629498966932011-06-02T15:02:13.679-07:002011-06-02T15:02:13.679-07:00Love number 11's blue core w/ contrast. Late a...Love number 11's blue core w/ contrast. Late as usual. :( Don't own either bracelet. I always found the glass beads overpriced & underwhelming - plus some are made in China. I like to know where my art comes from. Doesn't matter to me. Love your beads either way.Kvarsznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-44470380990050680122011-06-02T14:24:36.228-07:002011-06-02T14:24:36.228-07:00Hi Kim,
I have a pandora bracelet. I've neve...Hi Kim, <br /><br />I have a pandora bracelet. I've never bought their glass beads because I haven't been impressed with them, and also because I'd rather have a unique bead than a mass produced bead that anyone can get. Your beads are gorgeous and it wouldn't matter to me if they were silver lined or not.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12846730286299197806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-48277846779622880212011-06-02T13:50:19.416-07:002011-06-02T13:50:19.416-07:00I have a Troll bracelet, full of your beads, but t...I have a Troll bracelet, full of your beads, but to be honest I really don't know that I would worry whether they had silver cores or not. Sometimes I think a heavy silver core detracts from or even hides a delicate design. I suppose it does give the bead some protection from chafing against the next bead, but...naked is good!<br />HazelHazelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00114498385941625410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-57465359855691881312011-06-02T12:01:24.389-07:002011-06-02T12:01:24.389-07:00Hi Kim! I too am a collector of your silver-lined...Hi Kim! I too am a collector of your silver-lined Troll-sized beads, and while I wouldn't eschew the unlined ones, I do love them with the silver. Glad to see you're making bracelet beads again!<br />AndreaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-83462333752043840722011-06-02T11:48:58.965-07:002011-06-02T11:48:58.965-07:00Hi Kim!
I love your Troll-sized beads (I have quit...Hi Kim!<br />I love your Troll-sized beads (I have quite a stash to prove it!), and they do not even BEGIN to compare with any others. I prefer them silver-lined, they are perfect.<br />I'm sorry I missed today's offers, but I'll be on the lookout, with my fingers crossed. And hope the postal strike that is starting tonight will not be too long...!<br />FrancoiseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-688041963790269522011-06-02T11:28:32.244-07:002011-06-02T11:28:32.244-07:00Your flower beads are much nicer than the others. ...Your flower beads are much nicer than the others. I guess it is because you are an artist doing individual beads, theirs are probably done by Chinese girls in a mass produced environment. They need to be simpler so they can list sell them. People want what they see in the picture. <br /><br />I don't wear jewelry of any kind, but I think you should do both lined and unlined. Charge for the silver and work. If you need to buy larger tubing, can you buy just a small amount? If it costs more than a larger amount then charge more.<br /><br />Bed making is your gift. I'm glad you have returned to it.Merikayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378095339747943548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-63944252681199151462011-06-02T11:00:12.252-07:002011-06-02T11:00:12.252-07:00Kim - I make my own jewelry and use your beads as ...Kim - I make my own jewelry and use your beads as my focals, using crystals and silver to make beautiful bracelets. Your beads FAR outshine Troll and Pandora!<br />Barb C.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-15436313138167614972011-06-02T10:49:41.010-07:002011-06-02T10:49:41.010-07:00Kim,
I have Troll bracelets and have made necklace...Kim,<br />I have Troll bracelets and have made necklaces for Troll-style beads but have *never* bought a glass bead from Troll, nor do I intend to. I am completely unimpressed with what they offer. My Troll bracelets and necklaces are exclusively used to wear your gorgeous silver-lined beads (and some "naked" ones, too). :) I much prefer it this way for many reasons, not the least of which are quality and the connection to the artist who made each bead with love and care! I am thrilled you've made some silver-lined beads and hope others share my enthusiasm and passion for them! <br /><br />All the Best,<br />M-EAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com