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Archive for October, 2007
Take the Handmade Pledge!
Posted in Hand Crafted Jewelry, Jewelry Business, My Environment on October 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Top 10 tips for getting your jewelry into Juried Exhibitions, Books or Magazines
Posted in Business Tips, College, Festivals & Shows, Hand Crafted Jewelry, Jewelry Business, Jewelry Making, My Environment on October 23, 2007 | 1 Comment »
I found this great PDF file which can be found HERE for the ‘correct’ way to submit your handcrafted jewelry to Juried Exhibitions, Books or Magazines!
Bronze Ceiling Tile Casting Earrings with Sterling Silver Ear Wires
Interview with Leila Martin: Owner of Bella Beads in Marquette, MI.
Posted in Business Tips, Interviews, Jewelry Business, Jewelry Making, Local Artists, Local Suppliers, My Environment, Workshops on October 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
An interview with Leila Martin, owner of Bella Beads in Marquette, MI.
Why have you stated a business selling beads and jewelry? How did
you get where you are today?
Making jewelry is something I have enjoyed for a long, long time. I moved
to Marquette 2 Years ago, and found it difficult to find the kind beads [...]
Tips on getting into galleries and boutiques
Posted in Business Tips, College, Festivals & Shows, Jewelry Business, My Environment on October 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
A recent question was posted by Dianne Lehmann:
“All of your tips for how to find and participate in fairs are wonderful. But I did one fair and decided it was not for me. Any tips on getting into galleries and boutiques?”
Boutiques and Consignment
1. Be confident when approaching local businesses.
2. The best way [...]
Jewelry Makers Tool Apron
Posted in Display Ideas, Festivals & Shows, Jewelry Business, Jewelry Making, My Environment, Workshops, tagged handmade tool belt, jewelry, Jewelry Making, tool apron, tool belt on October 6, 2007 | 2 Comments »
I wanted to share with you all my new handmade Jewelry Makers Tool Belt. I had a class assignment to remake something to be more individualized for my personal needs. I thought about all of the tool-belts out there and I wanted something comfortable, durable and fun to wear when I am teaching [...]










