http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/home-based-jewelry-business-blog.html The Jewelry Business and Design Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the beading-design-jewelry.com Web site. Subscribe here. en-us home based jewelry business Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:15:45 GMT Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:15:45 GMT beading-design-jewelry.com http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/design-your-own-jewelry.html Learn how to successfully design your own jewelry. Learning design theory including the elements and principles of design can be more challenging than learning how to crimp a bead or attach a clasp. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:15:45 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/handcrafted-jewelry-care.html Handcrafted Jewelry Care: How to care for your artisan handcrafted gemstone and pearl jewelry Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:08:43 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/display-lighting.html In your craft booth display proper lighting is vital to selling jewelry. It pulls customers' eyes to the merchandise and encourages them to buy. Learn how proper display lighting is vital to selling. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:36:48 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/customer-appeal.html Learn why your jewelry must have customer appeal or it won't sell. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:35:46 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/jewelry-ology.html Subscribe to the free e-mail newsletter Jewelry-ology, with some of the latest tips and resources for inspiration and innovation in marketing and designing handmade bead jewelry. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:12:10 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/garden-rose.html This necklace is made using a fresh rose petal which I have embedded resin with a little glitter. Then I wire wrapped the pendant and added glass Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:01:20 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/jewelry-designs.html Are you a jewelry designer who markets your own handmade jewelry line? If so, it can sometimes be beneficial to step back and take a fresh look at your jewelry designs and ask yourself an important qu Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:50:26 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/handcrafted-jewelry.html Handcrafted jewelry helps to stand out in the crowd creating your own style statement. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:46:46 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/bead-jewelry-designs.html Need inspiration for your bead jewelry designs? Here you'll find new ideas for your jewelry designs that will give you an edge in the market place. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:42:36 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/magnetic-jewelry.html Discover the benefits of magnetic jewelry and the therapeutic effects they have on the body. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:37:04 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/copper-jewelry.html Copper Jewelry is very nice-looking, but also its a very healthy jewelry. Discover the benefits of wearing copper jewelry. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:35:51 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/inspirational-jewelry.html Suzanne Macquire discusses the impact inspirational jewelry has on the physical as well as mental wellbeing of individuals. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:34:49 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/dawn-of-jewelry.html Suzanne Macquire discusses how jewelry started along with the first materials used to make jewelry. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:45:03 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/jewelry-in-history.html This article is a brief discussion on jewelry in history from ancient Greece to present day. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:26:08 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/lead-poisoning.html Elena Zharina discusses how to avoid lead poisoning in jewelry. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:03:00 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/beaded-jewelry-design.html The successful beaded jewelry design is one that fits into the overall market, yet is distinctive enough to influence buyers, leading them in the decision to purchase it. Tips to ensure your jewelry Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:50:50 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/design-emphasis.html In the principle of design EMPHASIS provides the focal point for the piece in jewelry making. Discover why jewelry designs lacking emphasis will be monotonous and uninspired. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:53:28 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/design-texture.html Discover why the element of design TEXTURE is always a part of our composition whether intentional or not in jewelry making. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:49:28 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/design-balance.html Learn the importance of principle of design balance when creating a jewelry piece. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:44:24 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/design-shape.html Discover how to create stunning jewelry with the elements of design SHAPE. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:36:12 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/design-line.html Learn how the expressive qualities in the element of design LINE acts as a visual path that enables the eye to move within the piece. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:34:33 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/designing-your-booth.html Here are some factors to consider before designing your booth so it's safe, attractive and easy to handle, especially if you plan to do many craft shows each year. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:15:04 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/displaying-jewelry.html Displaying jewelry at craft shows must be distinctive enough to turn browsers into buyers. Learn the techniques of booth design and the effective use of display fixtures. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:09:09 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/business-from-home.html Starting a business from home can be rewarding and profitable, Whether you're a weekend dabbler or a full-time jewelry designer, there's money to be made from your skills. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:06:06 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/jewelry-display.html Before designing your jewelry display check out the competition. Discover why learning from other exhibitor's mistakes and successes will be an invaluable lesson in displaying your work to SELL. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:58:22 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/errors-in-displaying.html Learn how to avoid some of the common errors in displaying at craft shows that could decrease the effectiveness of your booth, and thus, not attract the customers attention. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:55:04 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/booth-design.html Discover how combining the principles of design and arrangement in your booth design will help you to easily create an aesthetic, effective and functional display. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:46:27 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/selling-tools.html Display lighting is an important part of your selling tools because customers can be encouraged to buy with the judicious use of lamps. Learn about the different types of lamps available and how to Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:36:56 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/jewelry-displays.html Good jewelry displays should convey the message "Buy Me". Learn how to lead customers through the five steps of a sale with your display. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:06:49 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/craft-show-booth.html It is important for you to begin planning out your craft show booth as soon as you get the dimensions of your exhibit space. Tips to consider before planning and designing your booth, including outdoo Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:01:59 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/handmade-bead-jewelry.html Your handmade bead jewelry is good and it still isn't selling? Tips on how to increase sales with your bead jewelry designs. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:26:38 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/beading-design-jewelry.html In order to make money and be successful with your jewelry making business you must master the skills needed for beading design jewelry. Tips on where and how to excell your jewelry making skills. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:29:28 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/celebrating-your-uniqueness.html Discover how one of the best ways to promote your business and to stand out from the crowd is by uncovering what is truly unique about your business and celebrating your uniqueness. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:25:08 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/types-of-insurance.html Depending on the nature of your business operation the types of insurance coverage you might need will vary. There are many kinds of home business insurance available at a range of prices. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:10:08 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/home-business-insurance.html Do you have adequate home business insurance? Here are considerations for determining your home based business insurance needs, and tips for getting the best deal. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:57:45 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/characteristics.html Discover the characteristics needed to start a business from home. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:45:42 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/hobby-becomes-a-business.html Hobby becomes a business. Your home business and your family must have the right mix in order to be successful. In this article we discuss the importance of separating business from personal lives Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:37:24 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/disadvantages.html Running a business from home also has its disadvantages. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:00:27 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/advantages.html Discover the advantages of running a home based business. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:52:09 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/home-based-business.html Operating a home based business is the fastest growing segment of the current self-employment boom representing a multi-billion-dollar segment of the economy. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:34:42 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/edwardianvictorian-style-jewelry.html I have been beading for several years now - it keeps me sane (though the jury's still out on that one). I make a variety of different styles but I'm Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:15:19 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/bead-jewelry-trends.html It's a new year and it's time to start looking at the upcoming 2008 Spring and Summer Bead Jewelry trends! Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:02:23 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/figuring-costs.html Learn how figuring costs accuratly requires organized and accurate information in establishing prices which will cover your costs and give you a profit. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:00:54 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/photographing-jewelry.html You dont need to be a photographer, or have an expensive studio to take good quality photos of your jewelry. This article discusses tip for photographing jewelry. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:15:12 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/direct-mail.html Discover how using direct mail can help promote your jewelry business and increase sales Fri, 16 May 2008 17:45:06 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/pricing-jewelry.html Are you pricing jewelry for the biggest possible profits? Learning how to price your jewelry properly is the key to profitability and requires much thought as well as computation. Fri, 16 May 2008 11:11:11 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/special-event-parties.html Hold special event parties to help increase bookings and to also help increase sales. The following are just a few examples of parties that could be held as special events Fri, 09 May 2008 00:19:55 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/jewelry-making-parties.html Discover how Jewelry Making Parties is a fun and creative alternative to selling finished jewelry through a home party plan. Fri, 09 May 2008 00:16:15 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/home-jewelry-parties.html This article talks about the steps needed in staging successful home jewelry parties. Thu, 08 May 2008 19:49:12 GMT http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/jewelry-home-party-plan.html Discover why the jewelry home party plan is an excellent sales venture for jewelry designers who are looking for an alternative to craft shows and gift shops. Thu, 08 May 2008 19:41:41 GMT