Miss Estelle

Handmade Earrings, found on www.JackeeWillisJewelry.com
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by Boby Dimitrov

Question by Oaktree: Are handmade Swarovski earrings alright to give a preschool teacher for the holidays?
I make jewelry and thought I would make silver dangly Swarovski earrings for my son’s preschool teacher. Is this enough or too little or not a good gift? Thanks.

Best answer:

Answer by grnidgrl8
That’s a really nice thought but it seems very personal for a preschool teacher. Sounds more like something you’d give a good friend.

What do you think? Answer below!

by Boby Dimitrov

Question by confusedkitty: Where do I sell handmade earrings other than ebay?
I have 35 pairs of these beautiful handmade peruvian earrings that my friend makes.
I live in Houston if that helps anyone answer. the fair/ mom and pop store were great ideas but theres not many of thse that go on around here

Best answer:

Answer by bibi907
rent a booth at a special event such as festival or charity event and sell them.

Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

by Boby Dimitrov

How to Begin Selling Handcrafted Jewelry Handmade Earrings Unique Bracelets

Do you want to start your own handmade jewelry business? Making handcrafted jewelry, handmade earrings and unique bracelets can be easier than learning how to sell, where to sell and at what price to sell your unique jewelry. Marketing, advertising and promoting your new company is an obstacle many cannot overcome. Many people give up when just starting out because of the frustration. Here are some easily accomplished steps to build your handmade jewelry business and put you on the road to success. 

First of all, and most important, is to create truly unique jewelry. Finding you own niche, expressing your individual style and creativity is key to making your handcrafted jewelry business a success. Experiment with techniques and materials until you find the right combination that suits you. The most successful jewelry artisans have their own style that draws customers to them.

Secondly, choose your target market. What age group does your handmade jewelry attract? This is a good pricing indicator. A younger age group will require lower prices while a middle age group is looking for more sophisticated looks and can afford a higher price range.

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Trial and error is sometimes the best method for pricing. Estimate how much a pair of handmade earrings or handmade bracelets costs you to actually make. Double the cost for your wholesale jewelry price and double that again for your retail price is the general rule. Look around at other handmade jewelry artists offering similar products to see if your price falls into the same range?

Online marketing for handmade jewelry artisans is growing quickly and it is easy to set up a free or relatively inexpensive website at many handcrafted sites. Building an online presence can take a lot of time and effort which will be worthwhile eventually. Do not depend on immediate sales as it takes time to become established online.

Local craft shows are a great way to start in the handmade jewelry business. Check your Chamber of Commerce for an event schedule in your area. Talk with other crafters to find other craft shows and art festivals that they recommend. Slowly build a schedule of shows. Pay attention to what your customers are looking for and try to focus on their needs.

Start slow with baby steps gradually building your customer base. Not every show will be a huge success but bit by bit you will learn all the things you need to know to make your handmade jewelry business a success.

Not everyone can be an artist and a salesperson. Luckily there are many wholesale jewelry suppliers who specialize in handmade jewelry and handcrafted artisan jewelry. Check out their websites and see if their wholesale products fall into the niche you have decided upon. Whether it is horse jewelry, cat jewelry, wildlife jewelry or Native American jewelry designs, you are sure to find wholesale jewelry suppliers who have the perfect handmade jewelry for your target market.

SAMPLES OF MY DENIM WORK … MOST OF IT IS SOLD ALREADY …. BUT I JUST WANTED 2 SHOW MY WORK… ALL HANDMADE BY ME

Sterling Silver Open Filigree Circle Dangle Handmade Earrings

• Weight: 2.85 grams
• Marked .925
• Diameter: 1.5 cm
• Packaging: Black Velvet Pouch

These adorable dangle earrings would be a wonderful addition to any wardrobe. The included black velvet pouch also makes it the perfect gift for someone special. Made from sterling silver. Weight: 2.85 grams, Diameter: 1.5 cm.

List Price: $ 39.99

Price: $ 24.99

Handmade earrings, fashion earrings, handmade jewelry for women – www.inblossoms.com Long earrings, dangle earrings, flower handmade earrings. Beaded and embroidered earrings with style collection. Unique and original earrings with beads, swarovski crystals handmade earrings and fabric.
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Sneak Preview of the earrings that I make. They are all handmade, hand cut, hand painted. Some are made from feathers and others from leather. Some earrings are made from a combination. The link to my Facebook page will be posted to see more pictures or to order earrings. If you are interested in purchasing send me a message or visit my FACEBOOK page or check out my easy.com account Esty shop www.etsy.com Facebook Link: www.facebook.com (Link to the actual album above) You can also just search HELECIA on Facebook!
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by Boby Dimitrov

How Handcrafted Jewelry Displays Increase Sales of Handmade Earrings Unique Bracelets

Handmade jewelry displays are fundamental marketing strategy that should not be given only diminutive deliberation. The proper handcrafted jewelry display can easily make the difference between a sale and no sale of your handcrafted earrings and handmade bracelets. The difference between making decent money or making good money for all of your efforts is as simple as the proper point of purchase display.

One of the most important considerations for handmade jewelry makers is the selection of jewelry displays. Now, while this may seem a small point to consider when you are probably more concerned about designing, creating, and ensuring quality of your handmade jewelry products, it is a significant issue if you expect to sell your work. Part of the process of handmade jewelry creation or the art of making unique gifts, is the marketing of your handmade product. To understand this point, just think about your own shopping and buying habits when you are looking for a certain gift. If you were to drop by a store that had handmade jewelry for sale, ask yourself how likely you would buy a handmade necklace that was simply laid onto a table. Or, if you were to consider this necklace, what value would you place on it compared to a handmade necklace artfully and beautifully displayed on a necklace bust or stand where you could see how well it hung, or how it might look on you or a friend. Displays can be very expensive especially when you are only starting out in the handmade jewelry business, or are only selling your creations at local markets or craft shows. However the appropriate handcrafted jewelry display will place greater value on your handmade earrings and handcrafted bracelets while at the same time dramatically increasing your handcrafted jewelry sales.

One of the options, other than purchasing displays, is to make your own. You can use a variety of material some of which you may have on hand already. For example, instead of buying a neck bust, you could carve one out of Styrofoam packing and wrap suitable cloth fabric around it. Or, you could make a necklace display stand by using old wood you have around your home. If you find you are not able to make these yourself or do not have the time, contact wholesale jewelry suppliers or packaging supply companies and purchase inexpensive handmade jewelry displays. You do not have to buy the most expensive displays but you need to have a handmade jewelry display that does not appear cheap.

Many handmade jewelry artists opt for gift boxes so you can display handmade earrings, handcrafted necklaces and handmade bracelets on the same jewelry display. Jewelry gift boxes not only add perceived value to your products they are easy for the customers who are buying your handmade jewelry as a unique gift for a friend. They will appreciate your consideration and return the next time they need to buy unique gifts.

Once the purchase has been made, do not make the mistake of placing the purchase in an old grocery bag which takes away from the image you want to create. Simply go to a wholesale supplier of packaging and get plain plastic bags (these are very inexpensive), or if you are making an environmental statement, simply purchase the tried and true paper bags.

It does not have to cost a lot to add perceived value to your handmade jewelry. Careful thought and consideration will allow you to create simple and effective display ideas that will dramatically increase your sales of your handmade jewelry.

by Boby Dimitrov

How to Create Handcrafted Jewelry Handmade Earrings Unique Bracelets Using Patinas

Attaining incredible layers of color on your handcrafted jewelry is easily achieved with the use of Liver of sulfur. This wondrous chemical compound oxidizes many different metals creating fantastic colors on your handmade earrings and unique bracelets making your handmade jewelry extraordinary. The varieties of colors that can be achieved range from gold to black and everything in between. No other chemical can produce such wide-ranging color patterns on the surface of a variety of metals including copper and silver.

Working in a well ventilated area is a definite must, outdoors is preferable. The odor of rotten eggs given off by liver of sulfur can be overwhelming if used in a closed area. It is easy to be put off by the smell but the results are simply amazing.

Liver of sulfur comes in two types. The liquid form can be used straight from the bottle, but the shelf life is unpredictable even when stored in a cool, dark place. Solid liver of sulfur is usually sold in small chunks, which are mixed as needed. For this reason, it is better to buy small amounts of the solid and make your solution mixing only what you need to create the most beautiful handmade jewelry.

For your solution, put a 1cm or 1/4 inch clump of solid liver of sulfur in a glass or plastic container with about 1 cup of water. The color of the solution should be a very pale yellow. A strong solution will develop the colors too fast to stop the process at your desired color while too weak of a solution can take too long and build a thick flaky crust. Experiment to find the best concentration for the metal you are working with to get the results you want.

Set up your workstation so you can easily go from one step to the next. Have a heat source, the liver of sulfur solution, cold water bath and finally a soapy baking soda rinse. The secret is to control the process is the solution strength and the temperature. The hotter solution will react faster and the colors will move more quickly from one color to the next. They roughly go from gold, pink, blue, purple, gray and finally black.

Before you begin, your metal handmade jewelry piece should be clean and free from dirt or oils from your hands. Wearing gloves throughout the process is preferable. Liver of sulfur will begin to react the instant you put handmade bracelets or handmade earrings into it. Let the color develop for a couple of seconds on the handmade jewelry piece, then put in the cold water to stop the patina forming. Repeat these steps until you reach the desired color. Finally, rinse the piece in soapy baking soda solution to remove any liver of sulfur residue that could continue to change the color of the patina. Do not rub the handmade jewelry piece with the baking soda mixture as any abrasive will damage the patina finish you have worked hard to create.

Liver of sulfur produces a patina finish on metal handmade jewelry but if not treated the effects will wear over time. Use a clear lacquer finish to protect your handmade earrings and handmade bracelets with their new patina finish. Be adventurous and watch how a little color can change your handcrafted jewelry into a masterpiece!

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