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Become a Personal Jewelry Artist

You love to make jewelry but don’t like the impersonal process of making it for a retail outlet, ending up in the hands of “random people.”  How about switching gears and put your shingle out as a “Personal Jewelry Artist” with a tag line something like: “Custom-made jewelry you can afford!”  If you do this, you can build your client list of repeat customers, genuinely and uniquely create pieces that are just perfect for the person, and then be there whenever they need a repair or when they have a friend needing a piece or two.

Again, this is just another avenue for you to realize a commercial outlet for your talent and a secure one that will always put orders in your pipeline.  Additionally, when you have many pleased customers they will be your marketing resource, promoting you anytime you ask, including suggesting to their friends and family that you make holiday pieces and/or gifts for yet others.

Approaching jewelry sales this way is just like being commissioned to do a painting.  It is your job to translate what someone is asking for into the piece they desire.  Creating custom pieces like this can also fetch a higher price.  And finally, it fits in the world of fashion as much as a “personal shopper” or a tailor – it’s just that you don’t hear about it that much!  As a result of it not being so common only means you’ll have to be clear when you promote your business in this way and you probably won’t have much competition!

First start off with friends and family to spread the world – creating a nice piece of creative showing off your product – both as pieces and of someone wearing them.  Don’t go “cheap” on this promotional piece since it will be your storefront.  Hire a designer, have the photographs professionally shot, and then get it printed in full color professionally.  The cost of printing is low now-a-days since it has all gone, “digital.”

Be sure to include in your brochure a clear list of what you offer, how it is custom, what wire jewelry supplies/materials you will use and probably most importantly, an “ideas” list to trigger possible order ideas for those who read it.  For example, you might want to list various jewelry pieces you make like “rings” or maybe a baby’s baptismal bracelet, or wine glass jewelry; possibly an anniversary necklace or golden 50 ring.  Consider also listing “costume grade jewelry” since non-experts may automatically think your service is out of their price-range.  Also, list custom one-of-a-kind pieces just so that prospective clients know they can get that from you too – again communicating ideas is what you need to do as quickly as possible in your brochure.

So, if you are so inclined to expand your business or are starting out new, consider promoting yourself as a “Personal Jewelry Artist” and enjoy the great benefits!

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Hooked On Jewelry $19.95 Over 40 Crochet Jewelry Project Ideas Inside Crochet joins forces with the hot craft of beading in this stylish collection of original projects. By combining fiber, beads, and other attractive materials, today and 39;s crafter can make truly spectacular, professional-looking jewelry an Art Nouveau necklace and earring ensemble of iridescent seed beads with the look of Tiffany glass; strands of earth-toned beads with matching chunky tubular crochet bracelet; a trio of layered necklaces and pendant of faux jade to cast a mysterious Asian spell; and more than 20 other stunning ensembles.

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Flat Top Wine Bottle Stopper $6.95 Add a touch of glass to your kitchen with a beautiful glass art wine bottle stopper. Make the perfect conversation piece for a holiday party or an unforgettable gift. Stylish stopper features a blank specially made for fused or stained glass. When not being used, keep your glass art stoppers on display with stand 63973 (sold separately). Features a thicker stainless steel outer shell so they can be used for extended storage without pitting. Food safe. Flat Top bottle stopper shown below with 63931 Round Top bottle stopper and displayed in a wine bottle. Little Flowers Bottle Stopper project image courtesy of Diamond Tech.

Jewelry Box $23 Create A Practical and Beautiful Gift Insert your favorite 6 x 9 panel or tile into this hand-crafted wood box for a heartfelt gift or keepsake. Perfect for jewelry, trinkets, desk items, photos and a variety of other purposes. Oak box measures 11 x 8 x 3.

Prefab Jewelry $17.95 Easy Projects Using Readymade Parts The secret is out. Heres how skilled crafters make gallery-quality modular jewelry out of inexpensive mass-produced parts. All the essential techniques—sawing, filing, drilling, making cold connections, soldering, polishing—are illustrated in full-color photography and then utilized in 25 beautiful projects by contemporary designers, from Victoria Cho and 39;s Guitar String Stickpin to Joanna Gollberg and 39;s elegant cerulean and gold necklace. Finally, a spectacular color gallery of necklaces, pendants, earrings, bracelets, rings, and brooches demonstrates the vast range of creative possibilities in prefab jewelry design.

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Bowtie Jewelry Mold $10.95 Cast Something Special Fill mold with glass frit and scrap glass to create one-of-a-kind cast glass jewelry. Try combining opal and transparent glass to give dimension or add sparkle with dichroic. Kiln wash before use. Measures 2 x 1 3/8 x 7/16. Images courtesy of IMD Ceramics.

Trapezoid Jewelry Mold $10.95 Cast Something Special Fill mold with glass frit and scrap glass to create one-of-a-kind cast glass jewelry. Try combining opal and transparent glass to give dimension or add sparkle with dichroic. Kiln wash before use. Measures 2-1/4 x 1-1/2 x 7/16.

Jewelry Inspirations $11.93 Techniques and Designs from the Artist and 39;s Studio You and 39;re invited to bestselling author and crafter extraordinaire Sherri Haab and 39;s studio—where her inspired jewelry designs come to life. In Sherri Haab Jewelry Inspirations, you and 39;ll see just what makes Sherri and 39;s pieces special, from concept to creation. Supported by the detailed, step-by-step instructions that Sherri and 39;s readers and students have come to expect, these 25 projects will do more than teach you new techniques in jewelrymaking—they and 39;ll encourage you to seek out what inspires you. Sherri gathers inspiration from all areas of her life and shares how her childhood memories, personal collections, love of cooking and gardening, early crafting experiences, and favorite times of the year become the basis for her charming jewelry designs. There and 39;s inspiration all around you, and Sherri shows you how to find it. Sherri also demonstrates techniques in wirework, resin, polymer clay, metal clay, and image transfer. You and 39;ll discover the exciting new art of resin clay and a new eco-friendly copper-etching technique. With these tips and techniques at your fingertips, and Sherri and 39;s help in seeing how your everyday life can inspire you, there and 39;s no limit to the beautiful jewelry you can create.

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Square Jewelry Mold $10.95 An Excellent Beginner Project Create elegant custom glass tilesand fused pieces to incorporate into larger glass art projects. Simply fill mold with glass frit and scrap glass to create one-of-a-kind cast glass jewelry. Try combining opal and transparent glass to give dimension or add sparkle with dichroic. Kiln wash before use. Mold measures 2-5/8 x 2-1/2 x 7/8 high. Mold inside dimensions are 1-5/8 x 1-5/8 x 3/8 deep.

Making Silver Overlay Jewelry $19 Add Flameworked Pieces to Metal Clay for Dazzling Results. Silver metal clay and glass meet to create infinite opportunities in jewelry making. Pure silver is the perfect complement to stained glass, fused glass and even borosilicate. This stunningly photographed book shares the secrets of working with silver metal clay and glass. Detailed step-by-step images guide you through 8 projects working with dichroic, stained glass, dalle de verre and more. Softcover book is the english translation of the best selling Japanese title Harmony of Silver and Glass. Jewelry below made by Makiko Kawashima. Note Unfortunately, we are unable to ship Art Clay titles outside of North America.

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Short Mandrel Wine Bottle Stopper $6.95 Add a touch of glass to your kitchen with these beautiful wine bottle stoppers. Make the perfect conversation piece for a holiday party or an unforgettable gift. The mandrel Wine Bottle Stopper allow you to change the display beads easily. When not being used, keep your glass art stoppers on display with stand 63973 (sold separately). Short Mandrel measures 1-1/4; for beads with holes of at least 1/8 diameter. If creating your own lampworked beads use 324418 1/8 mandrels. NOTICE Bottle stoppers are for multiple short term use not to exceed one week at a time. They are for display and serving not long term storage which can cause pitting and flaking of the plating due to acidic buildup in the wine from oxidation.

Healing Jewelry $14.95 Using Gemstones for Health and Well-Being Have you ever been mysteriously drawn to a turquoise or amethyst bracelet, or chosen to wear the same amber necklace for weeks on end? Perhaps you intuitively recognized in those stones the power to heal an ailment or mood—a capacity that has been attributed to many gems for centuries. This approachable, illustrated guide outlines the beneficial properties ascribed to dozens of gems (for example, onyx is said to protect against negativity) and includes instructions for making more than 50 pieces of jewelry using healing stones. Stitch elegant branch earrings of coral and pearl (which reduces irritability), or an intricate citrine bracelet that will improve your disposition. Other projects include a rosary, prayer beads, and a beautiful circle of life brooch.

Elongated Triangle Jewelry Mold $10.95 Cast Something Special Fill mold with glass frit and scrap glass to create one-of-a-kind cast glass jewelry. Try combining opal and transparent glass to give dimension or add sparkle with dichroic. This sturdy ceramic mold is designed to last through many firings. Shelf wash before use. Measures 2 1/4 x 1 5/8 x 7/16. Images courtesy of IMD Ceramics.

Elongated Rectangle Jewelry Mold $10.95 Cast Something Special Fill mold with glass frit and scrap glass to create one-of-a-kind cast glass jewelry. Try combining opal and transparent glass to give dimension or add sparkle with dichroic. Kiln wash before use. Measures 1 3/4 x 1 7/8 x 7/16. Images courtesy of IMD Ceramics.

Hexagon Jewelry Mold $10.95 Cast Something Special Fill mold with glass frit and scrap glass to create one-of-a-kind cast glass jewelry. Try combining opal and transparent glass to give dimension or add sparkle with dichroic. This sturdy ceramic mold is designed to last through many firings. Shelf wash before use. Measures 2 1/4 x 1 5/8 x 7/16. Images courtesy of IMD Ceramics.

Triangle Jewelry Mold $10.95 Cast Something Special Fill mold with glass frit and scrap glass to create one-of-a-kind cast glass jewelry. Try combining opal and transparent glass to give dimension or add sparkle with dichroic. Kiln wash before use. Measures 1 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 7/16. Images courtesy of IMD Ceramics.

Cufflinks Jewelry Mold $11.95 Cast Something Special Fill mold with glass frit and scrap glass to create one-of-a-kind cast glass jewelry. Try combining opal and transparent glass to give dimension or add sparkle with dichroic. Kiln wash before use. Measures 3 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 7/16. Images courtesy of IMD Ceramics.

Glastar Jewelry Bit $52.95 Made with a patented diamond bonding process for extra long life. Creates a groove to fit 16 and 18 gauge wire. Assists in securely wire wrapping 3-D glass sculptures and glass jewelry. Eliminates the need to glue jewelry findings. 220 grit. Fits Glastar G3, G4, G7, G12, G14 and all Inland Grinders. Close-up of this item below. Step-by-Step Wire Wrapping Using a Jewelry Bit See images below 1. Grind a groove around edges of glass cabochon with a jewelry bit. 2. Wrap wire around cabochon firmly from bottom, ending at top. Grip wire with pliers and twist to secure. 3. Bring wires up and wrap around a dowel 1/4 away from cabochon. 4. Using wire nippers, trim ends around base to secure and tuck in ends. Images from Innovative Adornments book 6294. Artist Jayne Persico.

Mika Elite Jewelry Bit $44.95 Finish Glass Like a Pro. Use this bit to add a small groove into fused glass or other centerpieces of your next piece of jewelry. By adding a groove, you can easily attach wire, string, or other material when finishing your wearable jewelry. Your pieces will be ready to hang and worn proudly. Below Step-by-Step Wire Wrapping Using a Jewelry Bit See images 2-5 below 1. Grind a groove around edges of glass cabochon with a jewelry bit. 2. Wrap wire around cabochon firmly from bottom, ending at top. Grip wire with pliers and twist to secure. 3. Bring wires up and wrap around a dowel 1/4 away from cabochon. 4. Using wire nippers, trim ends around base to secure and tuck in ends. Images from Innovative Adornments book 6294. Artist Jayne Persico.

Mini Oval Jewelry Mold $17.95 Create Fused Jewelry that will Turn Heads Fill jewelry molds with glass frit, scrap and powders to create one-of-a-kind cast glass jewelry (see images below). Try combining powders to create a marbled look or accent with dichroic. The possibilities are endless. Mold makes six 1/2 x 3/4 ovals. The mini oval size is perfect for earrings, making gems for bracelets and delicate pendants. Actual mold measures 3-3/8 x 3. Delphi artist Keturah Esch created earrings and pendant below with 80618. Delphi Tip Use mini mold to create cabochons for bracelet 70441. See images below.

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Mini Rectangle Jewelry Mold $17.95 Create Cast Glass Pendants Fill pendant molds with glass frit, scrap and powders to create one-of-a-kind cast glass jewelry. Try combining powders to create a marbled look or accent with dichroic. Use pendant molds with matching mini molds to make coordinating necklaces, bracelets and earrings. The possibilities are endless. Ceramic molds can be used many times. Coat with Primo Primer 48235. Mold makes six 1 x 1/2 rectangles. Actual mold measures 3 3/4 square.

Peace Sign Jewelry Mold $17.95 Create Cast Glass Pendants Fill pendant molds with glass frit, scrap and powders to create one-of-a-kind cast glass jewelry. Try combining powders to create a marbled look or accent with dichroic. The possibilities are endless. Ceramic molds can be used many times. Coat with Primo Primer 48235. Mold measures 3-1/4 diameter. Finished pieces measures approximately 2-1/4 in diameter. Images courtesy of Creative Paradise.

Tear Drop Jewelry Mold $17.95 Create Cast Glass Pendants Fill pendant molds with glass frit, scrap and powders to create one-of-a-kind cast glass jewelry. Try combining powders to create a marbled look or accent with dichroic. The possibilities are endless. Ceramic molds can be used many times. Coat with Primo Primer 48235. Mold measures 3 wide x 3-1/2 long. Finished piece measures 2 wide x 2-1/4 long. Images courtesy of Creative Paradise.

Rhombus Jewelry Mold $17.95 Create Cast Glass Pendants Fill pendant molds with glass frit, scrap and powders to create one-of-a-kind cast glass jewelry. Try combining powders to create a marbled look or accent with dichroic. The possibilities are endless. Ceramic molds can be used many times. Coat with Primo Primer 48235. Mold measures 2-3/4 wide x 3 long. Finished piece measures approximately 1-1/2 x 1-3/4 long. Dichroic project image courtesy of Creative Paradise. Millefiori project made by artist Kayleigh McGrath.