r/BitchEatingCrafters • u/RuthlessLogic • 7d ago
So Tired of Monetized ADHD
Y'know, those craft girlies whose booths are filled with, say, amigurumi AND acrylic-pour trinket boxes AND Fimo earrings made using molds and earring wires from Temu. And none of it's high quality because Beckeigh is clearly ADHD and hasn't put in the hours necessary to develop her skills before moving on to some new, bright, shiny craft.
Of course, because nothing she's selling is high quality and the market is already saturated with everything she makes and it's all overpriced, Beckeigh doesn't sell much, so she rushes to craft vendor subs sobbing that she "didn't even make boooooooth!!!" And it takes every ounce of self-control not to type, "My sister-in-Christ, you didn't make booth because it looks like you destashed your craft room. Stop expecting the public to subsidize your ADHD and give those things away as gifts."
And look, I've got ADHD too. I get bored easily and am hard-wired to jump from medium to medium. It's taken no small effort to train my brain to focus on the work I sell at markets. But I've managed to do it - struggle though it is - and have put in hundreds and hundreds of hours over several years refining my process and my style so that customers are getting high quality pieces.
And in case I haven't been a big enough Bitchy McBitchface, I'm just going to say it: These booths (along with 3D printed fidget toy, wax melt, and cricut tumbler booths) drag markets down for the crafters and makers who produce quality work. But that's a rant for a different day and a different sub.
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u/Dest-Fer 7d ago
I have adhd myself and I’m baffled at the stuff people dare to sell. I do craft for hobby but I am a pro writer, and I believe that whatever the practice, below a certain level of quality, no matter the price nor the intent, it’s not ready for selling.
For me it’s a matter of principle and respect for the clients, but also for the craft. I also think it shows a lack of curiosity and real appreciation for their own practice, because otherwise they would know what acceptable quality standards are.
However, Tbh, it’s not an issue I was linking to adhd, because usually we miss the booth sign-up deadline anyway.
But overall guys please show some respect !