Bill Roberts (not verified) -
Saturday, April 7, 2007 - 4:41pm
Congrats J.R. Let me start by saying.....there are no dumb questions........except the one not asked. Nothing succeeds like success. No prob at all contacting them directly. As for the payment.......you should have a Paypal acct., when you go to it.....withdraw is one of the options. I use bank transfer option.......it's free. They say it takes 3-4 days but has never been more than 2 from my experience. Now...as for the finish. I'm sorry I didn't speak up sooner. It's always been my approach to be as professional as possible, meaning...what would I expect to see if I was in a high end Gallery? And finish is part of the process. Unless your "style" is unfinished work. My personal reaction to unfinished metalwork is......it's unfinished. But not everyone will see it that way. I try to always apply some type of protective finish....whatever is appropriate for the piece. In this instance you have to ask yourself, do I want it to maintain this look? or would I like for the piece to take on a "natural" patina. By selling it as "raw metal, unfinished" .....you and I know it'll change but does an uninformed consumer have that insight? Usually not. You may have set yourself up for his unexpected reaction if say.......he does get the "bloom". Some like that.....others might think..it's sub par. To avoid the option phase that you've gotten yourself into on this one. I'd suggest that you resolve you "finishes" question so that it isn't an issue in future sales. One less thing to worry about. You want the sale to be short and sweet. As opposed to .......well we still need to decide on a finish. What do you think? I suggest that you offer two simple options. Oiled or waxed. Both he can maintain. And it also gives you the opportunity to let him decide, although I'd take him out of the equation. He may surprise you and want it natural. I see this sale as a learning experience for you. And the finish question one of the last things you need to come to grips with. How do you want your work to "be" in the world? Is part of this series ....the fact that the finish "evolves" or do you want to "freeze" the look as sold? Final finish is a very important part of the creative process IMO. I've seen good work finished poorly and it had a negative effect on the piece. And I've seen lesser work with an incredible finish that "elevated" the piece. Very important part of how your work will be perceived.
Way to GO.....
Congrats J.R. Let me start by saying.....there are no dumb questions........except the one not asked. Nothing succeeds like success. No prob at all contacting them directly. As for the payment.......you should have a Paypal acct., when you go to it.....withdraw is one of the options. I use bank transfer option.......it's free. They say it takes 3-4 days but has never been more than 2 from my experience. Now...as for the finish. I'm sorry I didn't speak up sooner. It's always been my approach to be as professional as possible, meaning...what would I expect to see if I was in a high end Gallery? And finish is part of the process. Unless your "style" is unfinished work. My personal reaction to unfinished metalwork is......it's unfinished. But not everyone will see it that way. I try to always apply some type of protective finish....whatever is appropriate for the piece. In this instance you have to ask yourself, do I want it to maintain this look? or would I like for the piece to take on a "natural" patina. By selling it as "raw metal, unfinished" .....you and I know it'll change but does an uninformed consumer have that insight? Usually not. You may have set yourself up for his unexpected reaction if say.......he does get the "bloom". Some like that.....others might think..it's sub par. To avoid the option phase that you've gotten yourself into on this one. I'd suggest that you resolve you "finishes" question so that it isn't an issue in future sales. One less thing to worry about. You want the sale to be short and sweet. As opposed to .......well we still need to decide on a finish. What do you think? I suggest that you offer two simple options. Oiled or waxed. Both he can maintain. And it also gives you the opportunity to let him decide, although I'd take him out of the equation. He may surprise you and want it natural. I see this sale as a learning experience for you. And the finish question one of the last things you need to come to grips with. How do you want your work to "be" in the world? Is part of this series ....the fact that the finish "evolves" or do you want to "freeze" the look as sold? Final finish is a very important part of the creative process IMO. I've seen good work finished poorly and it had a negative effect on the piece. And I've seen lesser work with an incredible finish that "elevated" the piece. Very important part of how your work will be perceived.
well that's enuf of me just thinkin out loud LOL
take care,
Bill