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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?

Ornament

Bask in the rosy aura of this heavenly messenger. This little angel will add a touch of grace to your decorations, bringing a serene presence to any setting.

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Two-Piece Christmas Bracelet Set

Using large and small seed beads in the Cellini stitch creates a 3D effect. Katsue Huang's experiments with this technique produced festive Christmas tree and Santa hat motifs.

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Clay Clean-Up

Award-winning mixed media artist Lisa Pavelka shares her polymer clay tip for keeping your finished clay project clean free of surface contaminants and any pesky spots.

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Make Your Own Inlay Jewelry Easy as 1-2-3

Inlay jewelry is a beautiful way to display stones without the use of traditional setting techniques. Learn more about this exciting trend.

Tree of Life Jewelry

The tree of life is an ancient symbol that appears in numerous cultures the world over. Learn how to incorporate them into your designs for stylish results.

Tell Me a Story with Jewelry

One of the strongest elements of jewelry sales is story. Learn how to incorporate story elements into your jewelry brand with this article.

Display Dilemmas

Learn easy solutions to common display dilemmas when selling your jewelry.

How To Highlight Your Handmade Products

Shows are for showing off. Set your products up for sales success to avoid being lost in the crowd with these tried-and-true practices.

Elephant Jewelry Meaning and Symbolism

Discover how to add lovable pachyderm motifs in jewelry for designs that are hard to forget. Explore this article to learn more.

Can Your Craft Business Support a Family?

Tired of your day job? It might be time to start exploring the idea of full-time self-employment through your home craft business. Consider these factors before making the leap.

Reiki Jewelry: Balance Your Body and Mind

Discover the universal energy known as reiki and how practitioners of this Japanese style of energy healing has growing in popularity in the US.

So You Want to Make Beaded Jewelry

Here's everything you need to know to make jewelry to sell, gift and wear. Discover the basic tools and supplies you'll need and find resources to get going.

The Importance of Booth Display

Selling designs at a craft fair or trade show can be stressful. This article discusses the best ways to use booth space to draw customers in and encourage sales.

How to Write Stunning Item Descriptions

Being a business owner comes with many hats--designer, PR specialistic, accountant, artist but also marketer. Giving products an artful and seductive description is a powerful tool.

The Halo Effect

The halo jewelry trend is ringing all kinds of style bells. Learn how to incorporate halo elements into your designs.

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