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Amazing Hill Tribes Silver

Take a fascinating trip to Thailand, no passport required, with this article about the skilled artisans behind Hill Tribes silver.

Chunky Chain Jewelry

This trend is back, and bigger is better. Explore how chunky chain jewelry is melding 80's style with modern, industrial glamour to take the fashion world by storm.

Budget Building 101

The most important factor in maintaining a small business is creating and sticking to a budget. Read on for a step-by-step explanation of how to create and maintain a budget.

Solve the Pricing Mystery

It's easy for handmade entrepreneurs to get caught up in a pricing quandary. Are my prices too high, too low, and how do I know if they're just right?

Proper Packaging Pays Off

After your creations are packaged in a pretty manner it's time to ship them to their destination. Explore this article for practical ways to keep product safe during transit.

Princesscore Jewelry

It's time to channel your inner royalty with princesscore, a pretty fairytale-inspired trend that feels magical.

To Copyright or Trademark That is the Question

The differences between copyright and trademark, and which to choose to protect your creative designs, are explained by Daniel Grant from Handmade Business magazine.

20 Little Known Tax Break Tips

Discover 20 secret tax break tips for small business owners and self-employed individuals. Maximize savings, so you can enjoy more of life's leisure moments.

Best Foot Forward

Put your best foot forward with fun anklets, be they single or stacked. Learn more about this hot trend and how you can incorporate it into your summer look.

Geek-Chic Jewelry: Part 4 - Anime

Are you an otaku or a weeb? Do you love making jewelry that makes people say "oh, sugoi desu!"? Then the anime trend is for you!

Traveling with Beads

All the other places you can create: bus stop, train ride, automobile, etc. Beading is as portable as knitting, so here are ideas for traveling with jewelry-making supplies.

Beaded Tassel Jewelry

Tassels have been incredibly popular on runways and in modern street fashion. Read on to learn how adding beads has transformed this trend into something entirely new.

Polymer Clay Tools

Working with polymer clay can be a hassle without the right tools. This article discusses the most important tools for polymer clay and the design possibilities they provide.

Making Braided Belts

Jump on the braided belt trend and design your own on-trend look. Discover more about this style and learn the braiding techniques.

Crimp Tubes

Crimp tubes are THE finding to keep your stringing projects intact and crimps have come a long way from the days of the little round piece of metal you "crush flat" to secure inflexible beading wire.

Pair Wedding Jewelry to the Dress

Congratulations, you found the dress of your dreams! Now it's time to accessorize. Not sure where to start? This guide is here to help you look your absolute bridal best.

5 Tips for Creating a Layered Look with Chain

Whether your brand aesthetic is Less is more or Less is a bore, the layered necklace trend is one your customers can express with your jewelry designs.

Size Does Matter: Making Jewelry with the Proper Fit

It's an old joke, in some circles: size doesn't matter. Yet, jewelry that doesn't fit simply doesn't get purchased. And if purchased, could get returned, with cost to the jewelry maker in both money and reputation. This is especially important for...

The Eras of Jewelry

Explore the differences between Victorian jewelry and Art Deco, Modern and Art Nouveau. Set the way-back-machine, because we're traveling through time for this one.

Animal Print - A Fashion Attraction

Animal print is one of the most enduring patterns of all time. Explore their history and how to incorporate them into your jewelry designs.

Sugar Rush: Sweet Jewelry Treats

Get ready for a sugar rush of inspiration from the world of candies and desserts! Indulge your creative sweet tooth with this appetizing article highlighting sweet-themed jewelry designs.

Charm Bracelets

Charm bracelets are no longer a thing of the past! Learn more about how this trend is experiencing a resurgence in this article.

Western Jewelry

Whether city slickers or local yokels, the fashion world is calling designers out at high noon. Will you say howdy to Western trends?

Find Your Audience!

Pin-pointing your niche market is a little like finding a needle in a haystack. On its own, your handmade art or craftwork--the needle--is shiny, creative, and one-of-a-kind.

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