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How to Be Inspired By (but not copy) Jewelry

Here’s a helpful guide and examples for jewelry makers on finding design inspiration without copying.

Top 10 Best-Selling Chains

Are you in a chain rut? Here are top-selling chains and design ideas to help guide your jewelry production.

Jewelry Design Inventory--Part of Your Business Plan

Keeping files with detailed images and material lists of your designs isn't fun—but keeping these records can save you time, money and heartache.

Slow Fashion: Quality Over Quantity

Hit the brakes with Slow Fashion. Explore some of the many environmental, economic and ethical benefits of this Earth-first fashion trend.

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.

Creative Freedom

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

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.

Are you a Hobbyist or in Business?

Thriving in any artistic endeavor can be challenging, and the complexity intensifies when the IRS scrutinizes your motivations. This article will guide you through.

Take it Off: All About Jewelry Storage

When you take off jewelry, what should you do with it? Here are tips for jewelry storage that keep design inventory and personal pieces looking their best.

A Better Bottom Line with Promotional-Quality Gemstone Beads

Promo beads can make your wallet and your customers happy. Read on to discover how these gemstone beads can enhance your jewelry designs as well.

NO Rules for Making and Wearing Jewelry

Rules, schmules! This fun and informative article takes five outdated jewelry and fashion guidelines and turns them on their heads.

Pricing Your Jewelry Designs

Figuring out a pricing structure is difficult, but vital to your business. This article provides the information you need to ensure you’re not selling yourself short.

Natural Beauty

Organic materials come from living things. Knowing their origins and cultivation techniques will allow you to confidently assure your customers that you've considered every detail of your design.

Ask the Experts Supplies for Resale Q&A

Q: I was wondering if people buy your pendants and supplies and sell them as their own? That wouldn't really be their own design, but they'd still be selling it. Is that still okay?

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Ask the Experts Holiday Gift Planning Q&A

Q: When preparing for the holidays, how far out should I be presenting holiday designs? Thanks for your help.

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