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emma11
07-23-2013, 11:15 AM
I've always been in love with octopi, I think they're really cool and the way they look is seriously neat.

Would anyone be interested in polymer clay jewelry of these little guys? Hand painted and sculpted of course, I was thinking rings, bracelets and armbands to start since those are relatively small.

Then probably branching out into larger pieces like necklaces.

Whatcha think?

Miyu
07-23-2013, 08:48 PM
Yuss! I love octopi... and Cthulu!

Favorite octopus video EVAR: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5DyBkYKqnM

Mermaid Kalliope
07-24-2013, 06:42 AM
Ooooooo! Love octopuses! I have a steel or some kind of metal octopus ring and I love it.

TheChimera
11-13-2013, 05:33 AM
Im a total octo-freak, i just love em! I once had this tiny black and white striped octo-baby slowly crawl over my hand while snorkeling , it was so tiny and gentle and just slowly slid over my hand with its tiny tentacles wrapping and releasing around my fingers, it was so small it could fit into the palm of my (rather small) hands , i wantsss eeet!

TheChimera
11-13-2013, 05:34 AM
Yuss! I love octopi... and Cthulu!

Favorite octopus video EVAR: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5DyBkYKqnM

Im a bit of a Cthulhu lovecraft freak as well ! :D

Ashton
11-29-2013, 10:05 PM
I would love an Octo ring! or if you had a cool design for them!

TheChimera
12-02-2013, 04:33 AM
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Something like this maybe, but small enough for a ring would be nice. Or maybe an octopus design carved into cameo for something a little more classic victorian pirate mermaid :)

emma11
12-02-2013, 09:01 AM
That's exactly what I was thinking actually! A tiny octopus hugging onto the finger. I've been messing around with sculpting directly into a ring mandrel.


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halesloveswhales
12-02-2013, 01:12 PM
Octopuses (octopodes, octopi) are my second favorite animal! I'd probably buy something from you. :)

emma11
12-02-2013, 05:22 PM
Good to hear! So currently they're going to run about 20 dollars, hand sculpted and painted. Is hat something people think is reasonably price or should I make them cheaper?

The upside with the 20 or 25 dollars ones is that each one will be one of a kind and hand sized for you. No one else will have exactly the same piece.

However, he price is liable to eventually go up, and I'd I simply made one and then caste a them in resin, I could send out a ton for 10 or 15 dollars.




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TheChimera
12-04-2013, 03:49 AM
I think its reasonable, depending on how much shipping will be. Or if it's inclusive in the price. That's only if you actually plan on shipping overseas though.

I think you should charge according to the amount of materials used at first, and then later work on a standard price that should cover all your expenses and allow for a decent return.

MermanZen
12-30-2013, 11:11 PM
if I had an octopus arm band that would be the best accessory for a merman

emma11
12-30-2013, 11:12 PM
I'm working on it! Haha.

Got a couple armband prototypes in the works, some new chest pieces and gills. Get ready!


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Mermaid Harmony
12-30-2013, 11:47 PM
I concur an octopus arm band would be AMAZING!!

emma11
12-30-2013, 11:49 PM
Okay quick opinion check then! Rigid octopus armband , soft armband, or a combination of the two? :)


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Seatan
12-31-2013, 12:04 AM
I would love either, but will they be adjustable? I have tiny bird bones and, as such, most people's bracelets and watches fit my upper arm. :(

emma11
12-31-2013, 12:06 AM
I feel the bird bone-I-ness. I'll either make them in sizes or with a way to make them adjustable. That's why I was thinking soft foam cause that would allow an elastic to be threaded through all of it and attached to the arm of the person.

I'll play around with it!!


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Mermaid Caspiana
12-31-2013, 02:22 PM
I would be so interested in possibly getting an armband! :)

Merman Dan
12-31-2013, 03:12 PM
if I had an octopus arm band that would be the best accessory for a merman

I have one of those ;)

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6097/6363607585_37a6b175e0_o.jpg

emma11
12-31-2013, 03:13 PM
Omg Dan I love that!


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MermanZen
12-31-2013, 04:49 PM
Yes an armband just like that but a latex or silicone octopus sculpture

TheChimera
01-28-2018, 07:07 AM
Just checking in if products are out yet. I know this is many years later but I would still like to see if you're still selling [emoji2]


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MikkySiren
02-06-2019, 07:24 AM
I think an octopus armband would be awesome and i am totally intrested!

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