Wow, my first rude question from Ebay!

Heh, welcome to the wondrous world of bead selling!

Were I you, instead of sending that reply, I would send something more
briefly condescending, yet utterly, cheerfully deadpan. Especially if
they made it a publicly viewable question. Something like:

Thank you for your comment! In fact, there are a number of terms used in
glass that have crossed craft boundaries. I'm sure that as you become
more familiar with the medium, you will encounter many more. Please
never hesitate to ask if you find yourself confused about terminology!
Take care."

-Kalera
http://www.beadwife.com
http://www.snipurl.com/kebay


*~candygrrl~* wrote:
Well, I must have arrived! I've gotten my first rude "question from a
member" on Ebay! I feel so honored, LOL!

Actually it wasn't a question so much as a brief comment. And I quote:
"Raku is a clay process not glass!!!!!!!!" (Please note the severe
overuse of the exclamation point) That's it. Well, hm. I'm perfectly
aware of that, you D.A., thanks for nothing! :P

Here's my response - which I haven't sent off yet, as I'm trying to
bite my tongue, virtually speaking...

"Well, for your information, I am fully aware that raku is also a clay
process, since I ALSO make clay beads. The name of the GLASS frit that
I used on that set of beads is called "Raku Jitterbug" and most
lampwork bead buyers are familiar with this fact. So the name of my
bead set happens to be completely accurate. At last search, 59 other
beadmakers also used Raku in the names for their beads. Did they all
get the same scathing comment or am I the lucky one today??

In addition, if I want to name my beads Raku, Terra Cotta, Crackle,
Stoneware, Earthenware, Porcelain, or Solid Gold Wrapped In a Hundred
Dollar Bill I am perfectly free to do so. Please find a better way to
use your time."

Grumble grumble grump! Someone tell me not to send that, or I'm
gonna...

Deux Candace

You have it spot-on... some lovely, lovely things can be done with
high-metal-content glass in a reduction atmosphere.

-Kalera
http://www.beadwife.com
http://www.snipurl.com/kebay


Arondelle wrote:

-snip-
Now, I see lampwork that has a similar subtle nacreous lustre to it, and
think "Gee, that looks like raku." Is the glass used produced in a
reduction atmosphere? That would do it.
-snip-

Arondelle

Thank you for your comment! In fact, there are a number of terms used in
glass that have crossed craft boundaries. I'm sure that as you become
more familiar with the medium, you will encounter many more. Please
never hesitate to ask if you find yourself confused about terminology!
Take care."

OMG, that's PERFECT...I wish I'dda thunk of that one...I have to work hard to
NOT be sickeningly sweetly condescending sometimes...

I think that might be a good idea... so they won't get upset later.

-Kalera
http://www.beadwife.com
http://www.snipurl.com/kebay


Beadbimbo wrote:
And should we tell this person that aquarium beads aren't real aquariums?

Well, this person must be sending this same exact message to others
with the raku reference. My girlfriend Kaye Husko KOREGON got the same
exact email word for word. The polite response is in order ... but I
know I would be tempted to send your original response!
Marna

Someone has a little too much time on their hands...

-Kalera
http://www.beadwife.com
http://www.snipurl.com/kebay


Marna wrote:
Well, this person must be sending this same exact message to others
with the raku reference. My girlfriend Kaye Husko KOREGON got the same
exact email word for word. The polite response is in order ... but I
know I would be tempted to send your original response!
Marna

And should we tell this person that aquarium beads aren't real aquariums?


OH yes - and please - for gawd's sake -- quick, someone tell her my chocolate
beads aren't real chocolate!

LOL
Cheryl
DRAGON BEADS
Flameworked beads and glass
http://www.dragonbeads.com/

I'd rather have the amusement of picturing her breaking a tooth trying to
eat one. LOL

--
Starlia Klopman
www.klopmanstudios.com


"Cheryl" wrote in message
...

And should we tell this person that aquarium beads aren't real aquariums?


OH yes - and please - for gawd's sake -- quick, someone tell her my
chocolate
beads aren't real chocolate!

LOL
Cheryl
DRAGON BEADS
Flameworked beads and glass
http://www.dragonbeads.com/

Lol! I was thinking that too!

--
Jerri
www.beadbimbo.com


"starlia" wrote in message
...
I'd rather have the amusement of picturing her breaking a tooth trying to
eat one. LOL

--
Starlia Klopman
www.klopmanstudios.com

That is beautiful.
It is good to see the carefully worded polite, yet devastating, putdown is
not a lost art.

--
There are no mistakes, only unexplored techniques

"Kalera Stratton" wrote in message
...
Heh, welcome to the wondrous world of bead selling!

Were I you, instead of sending that reply, I would send something more
briefly condescending, yet utterly, cheerfully deadpan. Especially if
they made it a publicly viewable question. Something like:

Thank you for your comment! In fact, there are a number of terms used in
glass that have crossed craft boundaries. I'm sure that as you become
more familiar with the medium, you will encounter many more. Please
never hesitate to ask if you find yourself confused about terminology!
Take care."

-Kalera
http://www.beadwife.com
http://www.snipurl.com/kebay


*~candygrrl~* wrote:
Well, I must have arrived! I've gotten my first rude "question from a
member" on Ebay! I feel so honored, LOL!

Actually it wasn't a question so much as a brief comment. And I quote:
"Raku is a clay process not glass!!!!!!!!" (Please note the severe
overuse of the exclamation point) That's it. Well, hm. I'm perfectly
aware of that, you D.A., thanks for nothing! :P

Here's my response - which I haven't sent off yet, as I'm trying to
bite my tongue, virtually speaking...

"Well, for your information, I am fully aware that raku is also a clay
process, since I ALSO make clay beads. The name of the GLASS frit that
I used on that set of beads is called "Raku Jitterbug" and most
lampwork bead buyers are familiar with this fact. So the name of my
bead set happens to be completely accurate. At last search, 59 other
beadmakers also used Raku in the names for their beads. Did they all
get the same scathing comment or am I the lucky one today??

In addition, if I want to name my beads Raku, Terra Cotta, Crackle,
Stoneware, Earthenware, Porcelain, or Solid Gold Wrapped In a Hundred
Dollar Bill I am perfectly free to do so. Please find a better way to
use your time."

Grumble grumble grump! Someone tell me not to send that, or I'm
gonna...

Deux Candace