The Internet is full of opportunities for jewelry artisans.
The internet gives jewelry artisans so many new opportunities to sell their work and reach a far larger number of people. This lens gives an overview of things to consider before selling your jewelry online.
Taking Your Jewelry Making to the Next Level
Jewelry making is a fun hobby for many people but if you're reading this I'm guessing that you either have already taken the step to sell your work or are considering it. Jewelry is a very competitive market because there are so many choices. What are the key things you need to sell your jewelry?1) Stand out from the crowd. Having jewelry that is unique or different in some way rather than producing the same things dozens of other artists are doing is the best way to stand out.
2) Keep an eye on trends. Don't follow them slavishly but if a certain color is really hot or a type of jewelry (say cuff bracelets) is really popular try working it into your line but do something fun with it.
3) Show your personality. Make your own personality and sense of style a vital part of your jewelry. If you wouldn't want to wear it then you really shouldn't be making it.
4) Be professional. You are now running a business, organization and planning are important and matters to your customer.
Running a Handmade Business
Here's a lens on how to run a jewelry selling business
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Running a Handmade Business
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So you're an artist, designer, or craftsperson and want to take your first steps into making money from your talent and skills? This lens is full of advice for anyone starting a handmade business.
Links to Advice on Selling Jewelry Online
- Tips for New Jewelry Sellers - Associated Content
- So you've been making jewelry for a little while now and you'd like to expand from giving them away as gifts to friends and family and start making a little money? Here are some simple tips on getting started selling your creations.
- How to Sell Handmade Jewelry Online
- Here are some of the best alternatives to Ebay if you want to sell handmade jewelry online.. Business > Small Businesses > Online Small Business. By Kristie Leong M.D.. Instructions Step 1: Onli...
- How to Sell Handmade Jewelry on Etsy
- Etsy is an online selling center for craftsman and artisans. It is similar to eBay, but does not have auction style listings. Etsy is an online market place that showcases handmade crafts. Every si...
- Steps to Follow when You Are Selling Handmade Jewelry - Associated Content
- Steps to Follow when You Are Selling Handmade Jewelry
- How to Sell Jewelry Online - Getting Started
- People often wonder how to get started selling their jewelry online, so I thought I'd jot down a few tips.
- Selling Jewelry Via a Web Site
- Selling jewelry on the web can be tricky. Here are some tips to help you find your way through the world wide web of jewelry selling.
- Etsy :: The Storque :: How-To :: The Etsy Seller Handbook: All Our How-Tos about Selling
- Dear Sellers! Below you'll find a handy index of all the useful How-Tos about Selling on Etsy. We're calling it the Seller Handbook. We'll be adding all new how-tos for sellers to this index.
Online Selling Venues
Places to sell your jewelry.
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Books on Selling Jewelry
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Here are the 5 things that have worked best for me in promoting my jewelry.1) Wear your jewelry. When you're out in public, whether at work, shopping, dentist's office etc. wear some of your jewelry designs and be prepared to hand out a business card to anyone who compliments them.
2) Write good descriptions and take good photos. Online the only thing your customer has to go by are the photos and text of your listing. Give them as much information as you can, including materials, size, inspiration, etc. Check out this article of tips of photographing your jewelry.
3) Blogging. You can get a free blog from Blogger or Wordpress, talk about your jewelry, design process, new materials or colors you're working with, etc. Give your customers a face and personality to associate with your product and get them interested in what you're going to do next.
4) Squidoo! I love Squidoo you can make lenses on yourself, your company, individual jewelry lines, jewelry advice, etc.
5) Social Media. Talk about and share your jewelry on sites like Facebook, MySpace, Ning, Del.icio.us, Stumbleupon, etc.
Useful Marketing Links
- Jewelry Marketing - Home Page
- Great newsletter on marketing jewelry, definitely should subscribe.
- How To Make Your Own Business Cards
- This lens is all about doing it yourself with business cards. Designing them and printing them, coming up with a card that is uniquely you.Even in this digital age the business card is still important. They can be left just about anywhere, tucked into orders, given out to potential customers or clie
Tips on Using Squidoo
Squidoo is a wonderful way to promote your jewelry, this lens has some useful tips and introduces helpful modules when promoting handmade products.-
Using Squidoo to Promote Your Handmade Business
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Squidoo is a great, easy way for anyone selling handmade items to promote their creations. Display your knitting, painting, sculpting, jewelry making, etc. and generate more visits (and hopefully sales) on your website or webstore.
Great Places to Promote Your Handmade Jewelry
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Packaging and Branding
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Branding Your Handmade Products
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Learn about building a brand as an indie artist or designer. Branding helps create an image for you and your business. It helps generate repeat business and word of mouth which is so important for small business.
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Make your Handmade Products Stand Out! Using Creative Packaging
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There are some easy and creative ways to make your handmade products different from the rest at festivals or shows and make a special surprise for customers ordering your products. This lens is all about using creative packaging to make your creation...
Miscellaneous Useful Links
Packaging, Shipping, etc.
- Tips on Shipping Your Product
- Business & Small Business Today on Entrepreneur.com
- 5 Shipping Tips for Online Sellers | Money Saving Reviews | Money Saving Buying Guides | OpTempo
- 5 Shipping Tips for Online Sellers
- Store Owners Resources Page of The Hand Made Product Directory Store Owners Resources- Store Sales Page - DM Productions and Sales - The Hand Made Directory Page 1- Handcrafting Companies - Rustic Home Decor, Primative Home Decor, Country Home DecorAntique, Vintage, Rustic and Country and Western Reproductions - dmpmc.net
- Store Owners Resources Page - The Hand Made Directory of companies that produce and sell handmade products. Brought to you by DM Production and Sales creates and sells Rustic and Primative Country Home Decor, Country Rustic & Primitive Home DecorHandmade products, handmade crafts, crafts, hand craft
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JohnSBrana wrote...
Great resources on selling handcrafted jewelry! Thanks for sharing.
aj2008 wrote...
This is an excellent example of a genuinely useful lens on Working from Home - blessed by an Angel.
ArtsyTartsyJewels wrote...
Definitely 5*! Lovin' this lens.
- Candice of Artsy * Tartsy * Jewels
BirkeloArt wrote...
Thank you for all the info and resources. I wouldn't have known about most of them if not for your helpful lens. The power of Squidoo, huh?
KimberlyDawnWells wrote...
Great tips! I especially agree with the statement "be professional." Customers will only take you as seriously as you take your work.

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