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How to Sell Your Handmade Jewelry on Instagram

Instagram is one of the hottest ways to promote and sell handmade goods. Read on to learn how Instagram's popularity boom can boost your jewelry-making business.

The Price is Right

Learn the art of pricing your products to make a profit. This article explains the importance of factoring in all the labor, material and overhead costs for each hand-crafted item.

Ergonomics for Beaders

Ergonomics involves tools and techniques that help prevent injury. This article covers why jewelry makers should consider how repetitive motion, vibration, and posture affect their health, productivity, and enjoyment.

The Many Uses of Accu-Flex®

Discover the versatility of Accu-Flex® professional-quality beading wire—perfect for a wide range of jewelry-making techniques, beyond just stringing.

Accu-Flex® Professional Quality Beading Wire Review

Read what Paula S. Morgan of about.com has to say about Fire Mountain's Accu-Flex Professional-Quality Beading Wire in her expert review.

Using Metal Clay with a Mold: Tips, Tricks and Troubleshooting

Avoid a sticky situation with these tips and tricks for molds and metal clay.

DIY Branded Packaging: Create Your Own Branded Packaging

The right packaging for your jewelry can make a big impact that keeps people coming back. Find tips on branding and packaging for business success in this article.

Global Chic: Boho Polymer Clay Jewelry

Learn how to use polymer clay to create offbeat boho jewelry designs.

Face Shape and Jewelry Choices

Learn how to create beautiful jewelry to flatter any face shape.

The Soft Side of Jewelry: Crochet and Knit

Explore how to use the well-loved arts of knitting and crochet in your jewelry and gift-giving projects.

Let's Talk Hobbies

Regularly immersing yourself in a hobby can be beneficial for overall health, both mind and body. Discover how to find your passion and pursue a hobby that brings you joy.

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.

Beaded Brooches

Brooches have long been a popular accessory for adding a touch of style and elegance to any outfit. Discover design ideas and inspiration to make your own beaded brooches.

Jewelry Displays That Attract Buyers

Whether you're setting up for online photos, retail jewelry displays, or a craft-show booth, it's important to set the right stage for selling your jewelry.

Perceived Values

I suggest you price the work to be attractive to you--profitable. I've written about this before and devote a chapter in my book to getting the price right. Basically, all pricing must start with accurate information about the cost of materials.

Creative Freedom

Discover the individual stories behind a community of gifted entrepreneurs that are adorning the world, piece-by-piece.

13 New Rules of Handmade You Need to Know

Selling handcrafted wares can be a daunting prospect. Here are 13 expert tips from professional sellers to help you achieve success in your business.

Wedding Guest Jewelry Etiquette

You're invited to their big day but unsure what is appropriate attire. Our guide illustrates the jewelry related DOs and DON'Ts of wedding guest decorum.

PANTONE® 2024 Color of the Year: Peach Fuzz

Discover Pantone's 2024 color choice, described as a “velvety, gentle peach tone, whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body, and soul.”

Belt

Craft your unique belts using cone findings and parachute cord. Enhance creations by embellishing them with dazzling Crystal Passions® for a truly memorable and stylish fashion statement.

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Tropical Weddings

Tropical-themed weddings are a perfect way to create a special day that feels like a vacation for you and your guests.

Astrological and Zodiac Jewelry

Astrological and zodiac jewelry continues to play to people's need for self-expression. Read on to find some of the latest ways to design with this trend.

Jewelry Maker's Guide to Gift-Giving: 10 Things Every Gifter Should Know

Gift-giving can be stressful for all of us at times. This article gives you ten tips to help you in your gift-giving endeavors.

The History of Egyptian Perfume Bottles

Unearth the history of ancient Egypt's perfume bottle industry and learn a little about Egyptian culture along the way.

How to Strengthen Hands and Fingers

How many times have you been working on a beading project, only to have your fingers and hands seize from cramping and fatigue, which force you to take a break?

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