JoDa Glassworks

[flotntoke]

So sorry to hear the news and things didn't come together as you hoped. Such is the way life can be sometimes, and totally get where you're coming from with it.

Know you already have much more advice here than needed, but wanted to throw one more thought in. Take it slow and put things down for now, get your life and family and all else together first. But, may be worthwhile for you (and us!) for you to come back on a limited basis when you can. Am sure you know of the HI and Alan's take on things. He does things at his own pace and has people anxiously waiting for a year and a half now (or longer) for his vapes, and for the most part they don't even bitch about it. Shouldn't be hard for you to do the same. You could keep your priorities in line, and still blow on a limited basis. Just keep the list at 10 or so pieces and post here when the bottom opens up. Know most here wouldn't have any problem waiting however long it took for your awesome work. Might be a bitch with keeping up with right stock and all that, but strongly suggest you do it all on your own terms if you can swing it in the future. Think you'd still do well enough to make it worthwhile. I dunno..... just a suggestion. It can be tough, but always a good idea to try to have your cake and eat it too, if you can make it work for you!

You have to do what is best for you and your family. We all know that, and are grateful for all of your great work and contributions to the community. Hope you give my suggestion a thought and maybe that works out for you some time in the future.

Peace to you good brother!! Will always cherish the few pieces I got from you, and feel even more fortunate than ever to have them. Thank you.... a very sincere thank you to you for everything!

 

[Walter Bishop]

Very sorry to hear this man. I really enjoyed looking at your work evey time I logged in, and when people posted it up in various threads.

Well, at least once I get my pieces, I can say I have a few of your last.

I hope you're able to figure out a way to continue on in some capacity at some point when/if you're ready.

You have real talent! And I wish you all the best.

 

[Tweak]

My business model is

Glassblower-JoDa
Marketing-JoDa
Shipping-JoDa
Photography-JoDa
Customer service-JoDa
Packaging-JoDa
Ect ect ect ect

That does seam like a real burden, what if you where to set-up a web-site, handle all the back-end? Idk, hate to see you give up, .

I am facing the same struggles of juggling life my friend, feels like I'm overwhelmed all the time I don't even know how to unwind when I get some "me" time.

I don't know how you've kept up this far, the logistics alone seam to be a nightmare doing it all by yourself. Best of luck JoDa.

 

[GSH]

To echo, what others have said. Truly sad to see you quit bro.

Hopefully you will come back to it soon if you can.

I will treasure my pieces even more now, part of an elite club of the few people who have got your work.

Thanks again man...

 

[sasNW]

Now I'm not sure if I am happy or feel terrible since I think I have 15 or so custom joda pieces. I know it's been said man but I really hope you figure out a way to cheer up and make it through this quickly. Even if it means no more custom work or God forbid no glass at all, at the end of the day your happiness comes far before the glass. I wish you the best of luck, thanks again for all the great pieces and this thread as well. Keep your head up brother

 

[Traaaaan]

Sorry to hear tha, joda! I'd gladly pay more for your products as well.

Hope all goes well.

 

[VaPeD&CoNfUsEd]

All of you guys' kind words mean sooo freakin much I can't convey the emotions I've run through within this the last couple of days. I've decided I am no quitter and will not be looked upon as such. I am however going to back off the customs for a bit. I checked my email this morning and the production gig is indeed still going forward. So it appears with a new dawn there is new hope. I'll explain more about this move in just a bit.

On a side note @GSH whatcha think about this set?

 

[vapebuddy13]

those are dope

 

[Benjaja]

When life puuuuulls like a rubberband, it POPS once in a while huh? Relieved to hear some positivity from you Joda.

health > glass

 

[Walter Bishop]

That's excellent news. I think it goes without saying that there are quite a few fingers crossed for you.

 

[photobooth]

All of you guys' kind words mean sooo freakin much I can't convey the emotions I've run through within this the last couple of days. I've decided I am no quitter and will not be looked upon as such. I am however going to back off the customs for a bit. I checked my email this morning and the production gig is indeed still going forward. So it appears with a new dawn there is new hope. I'll explain more about this move in just a bit.

On a side note @GSH whatcha think about this set?

Looking good, Half-Life or Illuminati?

 

[mrgohamilton]

All of you guys' kind words mean sooo freakin much I can't convey the emotions I've run through within this the last couple of days. I've decided I am no quitter and will not be looked upon as such. I am however going to back off the customs for a bit. I checked my email this morning and the production gig is indeed still going forward. So it appears with a new dawn there is new hope. I'll explain more about this move in just a bit.

On a side note @GSH whatcha think about this set?

This is very enlightening ! Glad things are shaping up for you!

 

[VANVAS]

Come on @VaPeD&CoNfUsEd !!
You can !!!!
Make some rules and do it!!
Thanks and welcome again!!!!

 

[Reflections]

Glad to hear some good news @VaPeD&CoNfUsEd.. I hope the new gig works out for you! Those pieces look
great!

 

[VaPeD&CoNfUsEd]

Looking good, Half-Life or Illuminati?

Half life. Already had the set half done when my illuminati showed up.

 

[GSH]

All of you guys' kind words mean sooo freakin much I can't convey the emotions I've run through within this the last couple of days. I've decided I am no quitter and will not be looked upon as such. I am however going to back off the customs for a bit. I checked my email this morning and the production gig is indeed still going forward. So it appears with a new dawn there is new hope. I'll explain more about this move in just a bit.

On a side note @GSH whatcha think about this set?

Whoa man, that is so awesome!! You have outdone yourself once again. I cannot wait to rock that set!

I bought a black light especially lol. Not sure if the wife will let me switch out the main bulb in the living room. We'll see I suppose

So glad you are sticking with your craft, when you produce work like that, it deserves to been seen by the masses!

Thanks for the little extras there too, very much appreciated buddy...

 

[VaPeD&CoNfUsEd]

Ok guys. Disregard yesterday's little emotional/mental road bump. Today was a new day and I locked down the production gig in stone.

I'm proud to announce that I have partnered up with our good friend randy over at puffitup.com to bring some of my custom tastes to the masses. We are starting off with primarily solo and air stuff but plan to grow together in this endeavor. So to those that have orders, their comin. To those that wanted to place orders, it's going to be a minute. I'm not going to completely abandon the custom stuff I just have to find a rhythm so I can balance all. They will be far fewer and further between though.

I honestly think all of your positivity forced some sort of karmic shift for me. So thank all of you.

What a difference a day makes!

 

[SSVUN~YAH]

Ok guys. Disregard yesterday's little emotional/mental road bump. Today was a new day and I locked down the production gig in stone.

I'm proud to announce that I have partnered up with our good friend randy over at puffitup.com to bring some of my custom tastes to the masses. We are starting off with primarily solo and air stuff but plan to grow together in this endeavor. So to those that have orders, their comin. To those that wanted to place orders, it's going to be a minute. I'm not going to completely abandon the custom stuff I just have to find a rhythm so I can balance all. They will be far fewer and further between though.

I honestly think all of your positivity forced some sort of karmic shift for me. So thank all of you.

What a difference a day makes!

Great news! Two great people and FC giants, together at last! Congrats Joda and Randy!!!

 

[stickstones]

Congrats!

 

[Reflections]

WHEW...lol

 

[Roth]

Ok guys. Disregard yesterday's little emotional/mental road bump. Today was a new day and I locked down the production gig in stone.

I'm proud to announce that I have partnered up with our good friend randy over at puffitup.com to bring some of my custom tastes to the masses. We are starting off with primarily solo and air stuff but plan to grow together in this endeavor. So to those that have orders, their comin. To those that wanted to place orders, it's going to be a minute. I'm not going to completely abandon the custom stuff I just have to find a rhythm so I can balance all. They will be far fewer and further between though.

I honestly think all of your positivity forced some sort of karmic shift for me. So thank all of you.

What a difference a day makes!

That really is fantastic news! Was quite bummed when I read you were hanging up the torch yesterday. Glad to see the universe has righted itself

 

[PuffItUp]

I'm not going to completely abandon the custom stuff

Man you better not, your custom work is amazing. We can't tell you how excited we are to be working with you. Your air gong has me at a [6]

 

[VaPeD&CoNfUsEd]

Oh shit! The man himself! Not as excited as I am brother!

 

[DieHard]

Ok guys. Disregard yesterday's little emotional/mental road bump. Today was a new day and I locked down the production gig in stone.

I'm proud to announce that I have partnered up with our good friend randy over at puffitup.com to bring some of my custom tastes to the masses. We are starting off with primarily solo and air stuff but plan to grow together in this endeavor. So to those that have orders, their comin. To those that wanted to place orders, it's going to be a minute. I'm not going to completely abandon the custom stuff I just have to find a rhythm so I can balance all. They will be far fewer and further between though.

I honestly think all of your positivity forced some sort of karmic shift for me. So thank all of you.

What a difference a day makes!

Hell yeah bro! That's the spirit. My order is no rush also. You know, I have the patience of stone. I would rather that it have your heart and soul in it in a good way, not sell your soul to get it done.

 

[rat949]

@VaPeD&CoNfUsEd not sure if you got my pm, but my offer to build you a web store for a gallery and custom orders still stands. Very happy to see you've turned it around and I might get that custom piece one day after all.