So I was working on my site of course and I ran into a snag. I could not get the shopping cart to work with variant options the way I needed. I found a workaround that has to do. So when selecting a gold ring to buy you will have to just add it to the cart and then a popup will allow you to add the metal color. Just that simple. It's one of those hidden simple things that hopefully doesn't confuse anyone.
Adding the essentials
So I'm still working on it. It will be a while, but the latest is a lot of rearranging and planning. I'm just throwing up the basics and then I'll slowly refine it. Nothing is permanent yet. I am starting to add some jewelry products that I already have listed on Etsy. It will take a while to add all of them, but I'm excited to finally start selling from my site for the first time. Sorry if there are any bugs. Still working things out.
Time
You know none of us have enough time for everything. We have to pick and choose what's a bigger priority and go with that. Everything else just waits and gets pushed back till we are able to get inspired enough to feel it's a bigger priority than something else.
Well, time or no time, I have been wanting to redo my website for years now. I built the first few sites from scratch. I never wanted to use a template because they were all too constricting and didn't allow for my freedom of artistic view to be expressed. Well, technology has gotten better and I don't have time to keep rebuilding my site. It took over a year to get to the point of starting on it again. I also knew in the back of my mind that I would never finish for years to come. A little here and a little there. Just no time. So I'm bending my rule and am jumping into the template realm. This way I can actually get it done and spend more time on what I more enjoy doing and that's jewelry and photography.
So bear with me as I slowly build my site. Even with a template site it will take me some time. I hope you'll enjoy it as you see it develop. Give me 6 months and hopefully all the bugs will be worked out too. Time is an interesting thing. Wish I had more of it. :)
Handmade ring
I thought I'd post an old video I made of a ring that I handmade. I hope to have time to make more videos. Here it is. It's an engagement ring. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tumdkoyqtl0
A few updates
I just thought I'd update what's been going on lately. I found a little time to work on a video. Still a lot to do and still not finished after a few years. I need to find more time to work on it.
So far this past year I was able to make new business cards, a few new designs, receive honorable mention in the render category of the Gemvision design symposium 2012 and have lots of fun. Work is fun so I never know when I'm working or having fun. It's the same to me. :) This year I hope to work on the video, shot more photography and practice some more art. I'm getting into digital art a little more. I feel the key to it is drawing directly on screen. Without that it's not as much fun. I'm inspired to keep moving along. If I ever create anything worth while to share, I'll share.
This was my most popular ring for 2012.
I'll try and post more often. Until then, bye. :)
Let's try some marketing
I always try my best to do everything. There is a lot to do and I get behind (videos still coming like I've mentioned in the past). Well, I thought I need to start marketing my work now that I have quite a few bands done. I'm doing my research and I'm going to start experimenting with it. I hope that I can figure it out. Wish me luck. :)
The making of a fire
Lately I have been thinking a lot about wilderness survival. I have made a note that isn't quite finished on Facebook. I will be adding more photos and experiences, but for now I thought I'd share it. You may need to be a friend of a friend or my friend to see it, but if your interested in it and can't see it then let me know. I share how to start a fire with the bow drill. It's very fun and an exciting way to start a fire. Here is the link. Note on Making a fire Make sure you are logged into Facebook.
New bands with patterns
Recently I have been inspired to make more bands. This past year I have been working on a series of bands with patterns on them. I have broken them down into different categories on my site. Hopefully this will help when looking for certain rings. I first started out with my his and her series. This series is very unique in that it connects couples with matching bands. I plan to keep working on new rings and themes for this section of my site.
I also have added lots of textured bands that are very different. These textures should not wear off and they look very cool. I have gone crazy and have added many textures to the rings that come to my mind while designing. I hope you can enjoy them too.
I have a few more sections with other bands. They too are unique with patterns. There is no theme to these bands, but they are truly neat to see and wear. Check out my site to see my newest items. Dana Arts You can also follow me on FaceBook where you'll see the most recent designs. I hope to see you there.
Dana Arts Videos
Lately I've been wanting to do lots of videos. Videos about jewelry and just videos in general. I for some reason just love to make them so I will start out with a project to make a promo video. Stay tuned to see it. It may take me a month or so, but it will come.
The Art of Jewelry and CAD
The Art of Jewelry and CAD can be a combination that creates jewelry never able to be done by the average person like you and I. Now with new technology CAD jewelry can help you create things you never thought were imaginable. I love to create beautiful art. Using CAD has enabled me to push the limits of Jewelry Art in a way that I never imagined. Feel free to look around at my work. www.DanaArts.com