Finishing rainbow houses and letting go.
I'm glazing the last batch of rainbow houses this week. I hope to get them all in the mail by the beginning of next week so I can move on to the next projects, my Fall House orders and preparing for my sample, seconds, and extras sale.
What is a Sample, Seconds, and Extras sale?
Samples: During the process of making large batches of themed houses and accessories to go with the houses, I create samples of my ideas. I always make sketches of my ideas and work out the details on paper. Then I make a sample to see how that idea works. Sometimes I decide that something doesn't look right so I make another sample and change up what I don't like. The original idea may be perfectly fine, but it's not the final version. So that ends up being a sample. Sometimes I keep samples but since my studio space is limited, I can't keep every sample. I have picked out some samples that I have
decided to part with. I will put those in my shop to clear out my studio to make room for new samples.
Seconds: I always end up with pieces that have small flaws with the glaze, or small cracks, or maybe it just doesn't look like I expected it to. Those pieces are called seconds. Some seconds have major issues so I don't sell those. I keep them on my own display shelves in the studio or if it's really bad, I throw it away, which I hate to do.
Extras: When making batches of houses or accessories, I usually make one or two extras just in case something breaks or turns into a Second. I usually put those extras on my shelves and enjoy them, or use them as props in photos. But after awhile, my studio starts to get overcrowded so I have to thin out. I really find it hard to do this but I have to remind myself to let others enjoy my work.
In the photo you can see some of the items that I have picked out for the clearance sale. I plan to add more to the sale, but I need to go through my studio and make sure I gather everything that I can part with. And if any of these items do not get purchased in my sale, I will happily put them back on my display shelves to enjoy myself! If you see something that you would like to purchase, watch for an email in October with the exact date and time they will be available.
Let me know what you think.
Do you find it hard to let go of collections?
Until next time, have a great weekend!
