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Me:
Started selling my plant designs online in the beginning of April 2006. First piece sold on eBay in 4/5/06. Started a blog for the designs “aquarium life-style blog” linking it to and from eBay. Have had nothing but rave reviews and positive comments from every buyer; see our eBay profile for validation. Many of my customers have returned 3 & 4 times for additional purchases. One customer from Oregon spent almost $100 and redid all of his tanks with my designs. Most of my current buyers are from the US but have had sales from Canada & United Kingdom as well. Additional product inquiries have come in from all over the world (Japan, France, the UK,Korea, South America and Spain). As of October 2006, based on many requests, I added plastic plants to the design line.
I graduated with a 3 year study in Horticulture & Design. I was a floral design instructor for A.C.Moore for almost 3 years. I published (owned operated) a local G&L magazine "The Q Press" for 9 years. I have many years of self-taught graphic design, advertising and publication layout. I have been designing, all kinds of things, since I was 12, and hope to do so till...
The Plant Designs:
Beyond wanting something creative to do, I also wanted to design a unique, “unusual” line of aquarium plants and interiors. I’ve been a lover of tropical fish and reptiles for along time. Through out the years pursuing this hobby, I have always been turned off by most of the “choices” available for aquarium interior design. It’s safe to say most people spend a lot of time, money and energy making their personal living space comfortable and attractive. Do most fish or reptile owners spend that much time on their tank? Probably not, which is why many tanks interiors are not all that appealing to look at. I think aquatic design decisions should get an equal share of your attention to personal style with their natural needs and “familiar” surroundings. Face it; we get into fish & reptiles for one big reason…to watch them! They are graceful, beautiful to look at, and very unpredictable. With just a few minutes spent staring into the tank, all the stress of the day is gone.
Most Big-Box store plastic plants are bland in design, available in minimal number of species, and often the colors aren’t natural looking. Until just a few years ago, plastic aquarium plants were our only option. Silks and latex blended materials have opened many new avenues of style & theme. The current silk plant manufactures have clearly spent time researching and designing incredible “life like” looking plants. Though, again, the choices are still limited. One big issue with me has always been the selling price; I know it’s not any everyday item, but the mark up is too greedy, boys.
So here’s an alternative — my designs! My primary focus is on the life-style…the aquatic interior you create and the space they flourish in. I love what I do, enjoy creating and thinking “outside the box”. I operate in a very calm, relaxed mode; I don’t rush my art out! We all work for a living and should respect one and other equally, regardless of how much one spends or earns.
Not all the plant designs can be submerged in water; those that are only for a reptile environment will be noted. My designs are not meant for a salt water tank.
The Mechanics:
I use non toxic products on all my designs and when ever possible try to always first use recycled products (don’t be surprised if you see an empty register tape roll or ribbon spool hidden in the leaves). Leaves are always “dip tested” in water that’s 80 degrees to check for color bleeding before design begins. If it’s stale, then it shouldn’t go in the tank. I buy from a variety of suppliers both locally and online. Since supply and demand are always a concern, when one is out of stock I will pursue other suppliers. Unfortunately, there are times when I can only get a particular plant from one supplier forcing me to wait. Lastly, since each design is done by hand, no one design is exactly like another. For example, if you ordered 6 pieces of one particular style#, not all the leaves would point in exactly the same direction. The overall quantity of the product duplication would be the same though.
To Purchase:
Visit our web store: www.ronbeckdesigns.com Visit our eBay listings: ron beck designs on eBay
Payment Options: PayPal, Visa, MC, AMX, Discover, E-Check
Started selling my plant designs online in the beginning of April 2006. First piece sold on eBay in 4/5/06. Started a blog for the designs “aquarium life-style blog” linking it to and from eBay. Have had nothing but rave reviews and positive comments from every buyer; see our eBay profile for validation. Many of my customers have returned 3 & 4 times for additional purchases. One customer from Oregon spent almost $100 and redid all of his tanks with my designs. Most of my current buyers are from the US but have had sales from Canada & United Kingdom as well. Additional product inquiries have come in from all over the world (Japan, France, the UK,Korea, South America and Spain). As of October 2006, based on many requests, I added plastic plants to the design line.
I graduated with a 3 year study in Horticulture & Design. I was a floral design instructor for A.C.Moore for almost 3 years. I published (owned operated) a local G&L magazine "The Q Press" for 9 years. I have many years of self-taught graphic design, advertising and publication layout. I have been designing, all kinds of things, since I was 12, and hope to do so till...
The Plant Designs:
Beyond wanting something creative to do, I also wanted to design a unique, “unusual” line of aquarium plants and interiors. I’ve been a lover of tropical fish and reptiles for along time. Through out the years pursuing this hobby, I have always been turned off by most of the “choices” available for aquarium interior design. It’s safe to say most people spend a lot of time, money and energy making their personal living space comfortable and attractive. Do most fish or reptile owners spend that much time on their tank? Probably not, which is why many tanks interiors are not all that appealing to look at. I think aquatic design decisions should get an equal share of your attention to personal style with their natural needs and “familiar” surroundings. Face it; we get into fish & reptiles for one big reason…to watch them! They are graceful, beautiful to look at, and very unpredictable. With just a few minutes spent staring into the tank, all the stress of the day is gone.
Most Big-Box store plastic plants are bland in design, available in minimal number of species, and often the colors aren’t natural looking. Until just a few years ago, plastic aquarium plants were our only option. Silks and latex blended materials have opened many new avenues of style & theme. The current silk plant manufactures have clearly spent time researching and designing incredible “life like” looking plants. Though, again, the choices are still limited. One big issue with me has always been the selling price; I know it’s not any everyday item, but the mark up is too greedy, boys.
So here’s an alternative — my designs! My primary focus is on the life-style…the aquatic interior you create and the space they flourish in. I love what I do, enjoy creating and thinking “outside the box”. I operate in a very calm, relaxed mode; I don’t rush my art out! We all work for a living and should respect one and other equally, regardless of how much one spends or earns.
Not all the plant designs can be submerged in water; those that are only for a reptile environment will be noted. My designs are not meant for a salt water tank.
The Mechanics:
I use non toxic products on all my designs and when ever possible try to always first use recycled products (don’t be surprised if you see an empty register tape roll or ribbon spool hidden in the leaves). Leaves are always “dip tested” in water that’s 80 degrees to check for color bleeding before design begins. If it’s stale, then it shouldn’t go in the tank. I buy from a variety of suppliers both locally and online. Since supply and demand are always a concern, when one is out of stock I will pursue other suppliers. Unfortunately, there are times when I can only get a particular plant from one supplier forcing me to wait. Lastly, since each design is done by hand, no one design is exactly like another. For example, if you ordered 6 pieces of one particular style#, not all the leaves would point in exactly the same direction. The overall quantity of the product duplication would be the same though.
To Purchase:
Visit our web store: www.ronbeckdesigns.com Visit our eBay listings: ron beck designs on eBay
Payment Options: PayPal, Visa, MC, AMX, Discover, E-Check
