Crafting Jewelry That Sells

© by Alisa Johnson; all rights reserved

Jewelry brings out the best, and I must admit, the worst, in women and even in some men.

Simple designs with a definite
handmade touch often sell well.

We're passionate about it and we agonize over it.

We are envious when it's on other people.

Jewelry is something many a girl dreams of as soon as she becomes interested in clothes and looks.

Handcrafted jewelry pieces are even more special than the machine cut ones that are mass made.

That's because they come with their own appeal.

They're unique, and they reflect the artist's true colors.

If you're interested in making your own accessories, either for personal use or for business purposes, here are some ideas:

Take a Jewelry Making Class

If you're a newcomer to this business, you need to learn the tools of the trade, and for that, you need to take a class or a course that will show you the basics. It's not enough to just have a creative streak. You also need to know the fundamentals of fashioning jewelry - and for this, a professional teacher or jewelry-making books are recommended.

Get Your Colors and Shapes Right

Beauty does lie in the eyes of the beholder, but there are rules of symmetry that make some colors and shapes clash with each other. You need to know how to select stones, beads and trinkets that go well with each other - they should complement each other rather than one drowning out the other.

Look for Ideas

Keep your eyes open and watch for the latest fashions and designs. It can be helpful to stay contemporary and keep up with the changing times if you expect to make a success out of your business.

Cater to a Niche

If you earn fame as a maker who's renowned for a particular kind of jewelry, stick to your niche and cater to that particular market. It's better to have a unique selling proposition than be a jack of all trades.

Recycle When You Can

With the economy being what it is and global warming threatening to take over our world, we need to recycle, reduce and reuse if we want to save our planet. So do what you can to reduce the effect of pollution on the earth and use materials that are eco-friendly.