I started making chainmaille and leather stuff for fun in 2011. In 2012 I started selling bracelets and wallets to friends and family. I saw this as an opportunity to make a living doing something I loved. Before I made the move to official business, I thought long and hard on what kind of business I wanted to run and how I would conduct it. I decided that I didn't want it to be a business so much as art and fun. So my business model is made for me and everyone else to enjoy the experience. I love just talking to people all day as they come through my booth. Most of my customers become friends as well. I like to keep in touch with people I have good conversations with, and that's a good amount of the people that buy from me lol. I also decided on that quality and decent prices was important to me as part of the business too. After designing and taking the time to make a well crafted and quality item, I make lots of them and work hard to get faster and more efficient while still keeping the excellent quality. The types of events I mostly attend are anime, comic, gaming, and scifi cons. I also do some festivals, but mostly cons since I get to hang out with people that have similar interests. I look forward to meeting you at one of my events and maybe you'll even buy something from me as well ;).
Also, check me out on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/VKarmoury