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Jeweller and Industrial Designer | MX | KFP 216 | ES/EN/日本語
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tags: #jewelry #silver #hololive
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MC ring | Sterling silver and vitreous enamel

I made this ring for me as a test a while ago and forgot to post photos!
I love that red enamel color

#callillust
Front view of the Mori Calliope MC emblem ring in sterling silver, filled with red vitreous enamel Angled side profile of the sterling silver Mori Calliope ring, showing the red enamel MC emblem. High-angle view of the Mori Calliope MC ring with red enamel, showing the '925' sterling silver stamp inside the band.
November 10, 2025 at 2:06 AM
kotako.bsky.social
Oof
Muricans getting shafted 😭
Screenshot from an announcement on the Etsy sellers app. It says: "Coming soon: US-specific prices for listings When paired up with DDP shipping, US-specific prices will allow you to build in tariff costs for US buyers and maintain competitive prices globally."
October 21, 2025 at 6:38 PM
kotako.bsky.social
Then I narrowed the search to "silver jewellery"
Everything seems proportionally similar so that's just how things are on Etsy.
I'll keep trying different terms, but what I get now is that you can't rely on Etsy for discoverability.
Screenshot from Etsy's Market Insights tool showing a graph of search data for the search term "silver jewelry" from the past 30 days. The graph shows 6.6k searches and 4.8m search results. with an average of ~200 searches per day Screenshot from Etsy's Market Insights tool showing search data for the search term "silver jewellery" from the past 30 days. This one is showing "Similar terms". Screenshot from Etsy's Market Insights tool showing search data for the search term "silver jewellery" from the past 30 days. This one is showing "Exploratory Ideas".
October 15, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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I don't understand when or how my allowed searches refresh but I just had 2 today so here are the results.
First I tried Jewellery at @/piratito.com 's request. it was not that different from jewelry, but it had some weird spikes in searches.
Still mostly really low searches
Screenshot from Etsy's Market Insights tool showing a graph of search data for the search term "jewelry" from the past 30 days. The graph shows 61.6k searches and 9.4m search results. with an average of ~1.5k searches per day Screenshot from Etsy's Market Insights tool showing search data for the search term "jewellery" from the past 30 days. This one is showing "similar terms". Screenshot from Etsy's Market Insights tool showing search data for the search term "jewellery" from the past 30 days. This one is showing "Exploratory Ideas".
October 15, 2025 at 6:05 PM
kotako.bsky.social
I'm finally happy with my renders texture!
I hated that smooth gradient so much, but what I'd come up with was either more computationally expensive, or looked bad
This one I like, and it's somehow slightly faster!!
#Blender #B3D
CGI close-up of a silver ring with an intricate, maze-like texture. The surface shows a smooth, uniform gradient transition from bright, clean silver to a darker, oxidized tarnish. CGI close-up of the silver ring, featuring the same intricate texture. The surface shows realistic, uneven tarnish with grunge and pitting, creating a distressed, non-uniform transition of oxidation.
October 14, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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My cat happily eating bamboo 🐱🐼
October 12, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Apparently they'll release it to the general public later this year so hopefully they'll find a way to filter the bots. But knowing Etsy, they won't.
Screenshot from a message from Etsy that says: This tool is still in beta testing, so what you see today is just the beginning. We'll keep evolving Marketplace Insights with new features and deeper data, and your feedback will guide the way - share it anytime using the "Give Feedback" button inside the tool. The tool will become available to all sellers later this year, but you get to try it first! - The Etsy Team"
October 9, 2025 at 7:38 PM
kotako.bsky.social
And there's also a bot issue. I saw this extremely specific search on the similar terms for "charm jewelry" and thought it was weird for it to have that many searches. But it was just a 48 hour spike
Which makes those low search numbers way worse if they are artificially inflated
Screenshot from Etsy's Marketplace Insights showing search data from the search "gold necklace bracelet set: clover charm, minimalist jewelry"
October 9, 2025 at 7:05 PM
kotako.bsky.social
Getting into a specific niche like gaming sure helps reduce competition, but the amount of people searching for it is also way smaller
Screenshot from Etsy's Marketplace Insights showing search data from the search "nintendo jewelry"
October 9, 2025 at 7:05 PM
kotako.bsky.social
I got "early access" to Etsy's "Marketplace Insights" and wow... things are bleak...
There are hardly any searches for jewelry, and there are literally millions of publications for many categories
Screenshot from Etsy's Marketplace Insights showing search data from the search "charm jewelry" Screenshot from Etsy's Marketplace Insights showing search data from the search "charm jewelry" Screenshot from Etsy's Marketplace Insights showing search data from the search "pendant necklaces"
October 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Enamel test on my Dojima family ring

I haven't managed to get a good finish and seeing the microscope photo it's because it's full of bubbles

From reading a few forums I think I'm applying it too thick
Photo of a hand wearing a silver ring with the emblem of the Dojima family from the Ryu Ga Gotoku (Yakuza) series of games. The emblem in the ring is surrounded with vitreous enamel with a greenish color similar to jade Close up of a silver ring with the Dojima clan emblem from the Ryu Ga Gotoku (Yakuza) series of games. The emblem is surrounded with vitreous enamel that is a sort of green hue, similar to jade
October 8, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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Hornet Shell Sterling Silver Pendant | Hollow Knight Inspired

I really love how it turned out!

I wasn't sure about the halo but it works great, and it helps to stop the pointy ends from hurting you or getting hooked everywhere

#Silver #Jewelry #Silksong

kotakostudio.shop/products/hor...
A shiny silver pendant, shaped like the stylized, horned shell of Hornet from Hollow Knight, hangs from a silver chain, resting on dark, rocky soil with red and brown debris. Behind it, two large, light gray, bulbous plant trunks or roots are visible. A shiny silver pendant, shaped like the stylized, horned shell of Hornet from Hollow Knight, hangs from a silver chain against the light gray, textured trunk of a plant. A large green leaf partially covers the top of the image. A shiny silver pendant, shaped like the stylized, horned shell of Hornet from Hollow Knight, hangs from a silver chain against the light gray, textured trunk of a plant. In the blurred background, green foliage and bright pink flowers are visible. A shiny silver pendant, shaped like the stylized, horned shell of Hornet from Hollow Knight, hangs from a silver chain against the light gray, textured trunk of a plant. In the blurred background, green foliage and bright pink flowers are visible.
October 6, 2025 at 8:38 AM
kotako.bsky.social
Experimenting with brushes in blender
October 5, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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WIP | Hornet pendant in sterling silver

It looks really nice!

#art #jewelry #silksong #silver
Photo of a silver pendant in the shape Hornet, from Hollow Kinght: Silksong. The pendant is being held on a hand and it has a rough unfinished texture.
September 27, 2025 at 9:12 AM
kotako.bsky.social
I've tried a few ideas but none that I've actually liked or thought would actually work
3D rendering of a Hollow Knight Silksong inspired silver pendant. It's in the shape of Hornet's shell. It has a ring between the "horns" at the very top 3D rendering of a Hollow Knight Silksong inspired silver pendant. It's in the shape of Hornet's shell. It is upside down and has a ring on top for a chain. 3D rendering of a Hollow Knight Silksong inspired silver pendant. It's in the shape of Hornet's shell. It has a big ring that goes through the horns and looks like a halo.
September 20, 2025 at 6:55 PM
kotako.bsky.social
I'm making some Hornet pieces but I'm having a hard time figuring where to put the chain in this pendant
3D rendering of a Hollow Knight Silksong inspired silver pendant. It's in the shape of Hornet's shell 3D rendering of a Hollow Knight Silksong inspired silver pendant. It's in the shape of Hornet's shell. This is the side view
September 20, 2025 at 6:50 PM
kotako.bsky.social
Pues si funciona la alerta nacional y me saco un susto horrible
Pero para que necesitamos un sistema nacional de alerta? Debería ser regional
Y por que se llama Alerta Presidencial!? Muy egolatra nuestra Claudia
Captura de pantalla de una prueba del sistema de alerta que esta probando el gobierno de Mexico
September 19, 2025 at 6:13 PM
kotako.bsky.social
Found a photo of my first wax tree for a casting ever, from when I was in University

My jewelry teachers were not the best lol

It somehow did cast successfully on a random yellow metal that they gave us for practice
Photo of a wax tree for a lost wax casting process
September 10, 2025 at 9:52 AM
kotako.bsky.social
Doki nendo!
Photo of a Nendoroid Box of Dokibird
September 10, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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Yesterday, at a restaurant having breakfast for my sister's birthday, the staff brought a birthday cake slice for her

But they didn't have candles so they lit a walnut LMAO
Photo of a hand holding a toothpick with a walnut skewered on it. The walnut is partially burnt On the background you can see chairs, a table and a plate.
August 29, 2025 at 3:05 AM
kotako.bsky.social
Made a cake for my sister's birthday 🎂
Photo of a birthday cake with lot candles
August 28, 2025 at 2:15 AM
kotako.bsky.social
I made a GSM garage door opener but it looks super sketchy lol
A close-up of the internal components of a DIY electronics project, with the lid of its clear plastic container removed. A microcontroller board, a blue relay module, and a blue GSM module, all connected by colored wires. The container rests on a black cutting mat. A person's hand holds a clear plastic container that houses an electronics project. Inside, multiple circuit boards are stacked with cardboard spacers and connected by a tangle of colored wires. A black antenna is attached to the side of the container. The background shows a cluttered workbench with tools and other electronics.
August 13, 2025 at 5:10 AM
kotako.bsky.social
Be on the lookout for a very convincing crypto scam!
I just got an email from a spoofed @/google.com account saying I won 1 BTC or smth. It's a fake Google Form that asks you to log in to "complete the process"
This is obviously a phishing attempt
Screenshot from an email titled "Verification and Approval of transaction is done". It comes from the account "forms-receipts-noreply@google.com". The top left says "Google Forms", and the body of the email is formatted as a weird google forms. The text reads "Thanks for filling out Verification and approval of transaction is done. Here's what was received [View score]. An incoming transfer is waiting for you Transaction Value: BTC 1.***" Screenshot from a section of a phishing email. Text says: "An incoming transfer is waiting for you Transaction Value: BTC 1.*** To securely receive your payout, please follow the steps below: Payout Instructions 1. Log into your account Access your personal dashboard and go to the Payout tab on Bitcoin.com. 2. Connect with Technical Support (Optional) For any questions, do not hesitate to consult with our support representatives. 3. Specify your receiving address Insert your valid Bitcoin address to ensure successful delivery of your funds. 4. Trigger the Bitcoin Transfer Initiate the Transaction by confirming the transfer request to your provided wallet address. Please note: This may be a time-sensitive opportunity. Delays may result in processing limitations. If you need further support, our team is here to assist you."
August 8, 2025 at 10:32 AM
kotako.bsky.social
OMG they actually went with the coming soon placeholder
LMAO

Also, I got it on my first 10 pull! Nice
Screenshot from Pokemon TCG Pocket of a the scene when opening a card pack. The card shown is the immersive Ho-Oh. Instead of the art there's only a "New Art Coming Soon" placeholder text on a salmon-pink background. The art was found to be traced so it will be changed in the future. Screenshot from Pokemon TCG Pocket of a the scene when opening a card pack. The card shown is the immersive Ho-Oh. Instead of the animation there's only a black background. The art was found to be traced so it will be changed in the future.
July 30, 2025 at 7:26 AM
kotako.bsky.social
We had a crazy hail storm!
Getting into the freezing water to unclog the drain was really painful hahah

Luckily I think the damage across the city was not that bad
An outdoor garden scene during a hail storm. Small white pellets of hail cover the ground, making paths and grassy areas look white. Leaves and debris are scattered across the ground, and some plants appear bent or stripped. In the background, green foliage covers walls and trellises, with a house visible, partially obscured by plants. Hail is actively falling, visible as streaks or dots in the air. An outdoor garden severely affected by a hail storm. The ground is covered in a thick layer of white hail pellets, interspersed with numerous fallen green leaves and broken branches. Large, broad-leafed plants are visible, some with torn leaves, and a potted plant sits near a dark red wall in the background. The path is wet and littered with debris. An outdoor garden area heavily covered in small white hail pellets and scattered green leaves. The ground is almost entirely white with hail, and falling hail or rain is visible as streaks in the air. A section of fallen, green leafy branches is in the foreground. A red wall forms the right boundary, with more plants against it, and a white door is visible in the background.
July 15, 2025 at 1:29 AM