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10 Signs That You're Ready to Start Selling Your Jewelry
Discover the top signs that show you're ready to start selling your jewelry and share your creativity with the world.
Getting Started in Jewelry Making
Ready to explore jewelry-making? Our step-by-step guide covers essential tools, techniques, and tips to create stunning pieces. Start your creative journey today!
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Discover how Fire Mountain Gems and Beads contributes to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in the fight against cancer.
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.
5 Reasons Why You Should Start Making Jewelry
Join Caitlyn of Busy Beader to discover five reasons why you should start making jewelry.
How to Create and Market DIY Jewelry Kits
With this article, prepare yourself to craft DIY jewelry-making kits that you can sell to boost both your profits and your customers' delight.
Email Marketing for Your Jewelry-Making Business
Whether you're new to email marketing or looking to up your game, get invaluable tips to enhance your approach.
How to Be a Bazaar Ninja: Set Yourself Up for Craft Show Success
It's showtime! Whether you're thinking about selling at your first show or are an experienced show veteran, here's a helpful guide to successful show selection, planning and execution in true ninja style.
How to Sell Your Handmade Jewelry Through Etsy
Are you ready to turn your jewelry-making hobby into a business? Etsy.com is a great place to start selling handmade items. Learn how to set up shop here.
Supply Chain Issues: How to Navigate Them and Get What You Need
Navigating supply chain issues might feel messy and complicated, but it doesn't have to be. Read on for expert tips from Fire Mountain Gem's own product management lead, KC.
Alternate Outlets for Selling
Suffering losses from canceled events? This article can help. Branch beyond the show floor and discover alternate methods for marketing your products and boosting sales.
How to Sell Your Handmade Jewelry Through Amazon Handmade
Amazon is one of the top shopping websites in the world. Read on to learn how its success can benefit your jewelry-making business.
How To Buy, Restore and Upcycle Grandma's Jewelry
Want to give Grandma's vintage jewelry a modern glow-up? Want to freshen up a family heirloom while still preserving its essence? Discover tips, ideas and more in this article.
Easy on the Eyes—Tips to Improve Your Work Area
Good light is so important when beading. Here are some ideas about lighting and other ways to improve the beading workspace.
Fire Mountain Gems and Beads Has Great Discount Pricing
The more you buy, the more you save with Fire Mountain Gems' All-Assortable Pricing. Our pricing method is based on the total number of items in an order so the more items in your shopping cart the better
Phone Photography for Jewelry
Did you miss the Facebook Live about using your phone to take pictures of your jewelry? Learn the ins and outs of successful photos from one of our own photographers.
Fundraising with Finished Jewelry
In this article, you will learn how to organize the sale of ready-made jewelry to support your chosen cause.
How to Sell Your Handmade Jewelry Through Shopify
Looking to sell your jewelry through your OWN online store? Explore this informative overview to help you decide if Shopify is the right choice for your jewelry-making business.
How to Sell Your Handmade Jewelry on Pinterest
Pinterest is more than a scrapbook for your favorite images—it's a gateway to business opportunities! Discover how to sell on Pinterest in this insightful article.
10 Tips for Selling Jewelry Online
Learn the essentials of selling jewelry online with ten expert tips—plus a helpful video—to guide you in building a strong and successful online presence.
Bringing Customers In: Retail Layout Secrets from the Big Box Stores
Transform your retail space with the tips in this eye-opening article.
Maximize Your Jewelry Sales with Specials for You
Every cent counts! Save on supplies with our Big Box Blowout, Last-Chance Specials, and other sales.
Persistence Pays Off
I've always made my own jewelry, but it wasn't until I decided to make my sister some jewelry for Christmas that I discovered the world of lampwork bead making.
Without Copyright Laws, Where Would We Be?
Gain essential insights into official copyrights for works of art.
Trade Show Presentation
Trade shows can make it or break it for you as a wholesale artist. Make your next show your best show ever by following these simple tips!
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.
6 Steps to Turn Your Jewelry-Making Hobby Into a Business
Patti shares expert tips for turning your jewelry-making hobby into a business. Discover how to implement these 6 steps (including a bonus step) to transform your dreams into reality.
Fine, Bridge, Costume and Fashion
What's the difference between the various types of jewelry on the market? Find the answer in this article.
How to Promote Your Jewelry Business During the Holidays
There's no better time of year for selling jewelry than the holidays. Learn how to promote your jewelry-making business during the holidays and capitalize on the gift-giving season.
Partners in Business: The Benefits of Sharing Retail Space
There are many benefits to sharing a business space. Read on to learn more about how a working together can lead to a close partnership and stronger sales.
Jewelry-Making for a Cause: Ways to Give Back
Create meaningful jewelry to help support charities. Join the purposeful jewelry-making journey and make a difference, one bead at a time.
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.
Bead-It-Forward Project
Ever wonder about using your love of beading for good? Get inspired by the Bead-It-Forward Project
Choosing Your Displays and Packaging
Branding your jewelry line impacts everything from your display presentation to the packaging your customers take home. Curious about how? Read on to find out!
Bulk Buys = A Better Bottom Line
Discover the bulk of benefits that comes from buying bigger pack sizes and improve your business' bottom line.
Using Crowdfunding and Subscription Sites to Sell Your Jewelry
These platforms provide unique opportunities for you to connect directly with your target audience, generate funding and establish a loyal customer base.
SEO Tips to Boost Traffic to Your Website
Explore how to improve your online visibility with these simple SEO tips.
How to Use PPC to Drive Traffic to Your Website
Explore how to market your jewelry-making business effectively using PPC ads.
How to Be an Online Seller
Dive into the world of online sales with expert advice from our marketing pros.
Closing the Sale: Keeping Buyers Interested in Your Booth or Website
Take a look at this Q and A article with craft sales consultant and author Donald Clark. He gives advice on keeping customers interested in your products--both online and in person.
Get the Most Out of Social Media
Find out how to use social media to boost your jewelry-making business in this article. Don't miss these must-read tips and helpful information.
How to Sell Your Handmade Jewelry on Instagram
Discover how to use Instagram to showcase, promote and grow your handmade jewelry business through engaging content and modern selling tools.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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