There are a lot of people out there who enjoy working with their hands and creating beautiful pieces of art. Some people are lucky enough to find galleries and consignment stores that will help sell those pieces, but this doesn't happen to everyone. There are a few who open their own
Handmade Jewelry online stores, and though this is a great way to get found by a lot of people, it takes advertising and marketing to get your name out there. So how are some of the ways in which you can get your name out to the public and become visible?
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If you've built an online store, you're already visible. But people aren't going to flock to your store because they don't know you exist. Get yourself a blog and start talking about the objects in your store, any deals you've got going on, and talk about how you came to make your wares. If you don't have the money to purchase a domain name, there are plenty of free blogging platforms. Get yourself set up and get the word out about your crafts.
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For many hobbyists, taking the next step of making a pastime into a means of earning is an exciting phase. However, there are also many of those who could still be quite hesitant to take their Handmade Bracelets hobby making to the next level because of many uncertainties that may come along the way. If such is the case for you, read on and discover how you could make your hobby not only pleasurable but lucrative as well.
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Where to sell your handcrafted jewelry is the question that has to be answered. For many people, selling would mean putting up a store or a boutique, but this should not always be the case for beginners. Building a shop can be intimidating, and not to mention risky, especially during the early stages. The best thing to do is to test the waters (i.e. the market) first before taking the plunge into a full-pledged handcrafted jewelry business. Here are some great venues where you can startup.
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Handcrafted Jewelry parties could be where many successful handcrafted jewelers start out. They invite their friends for some snack or dinner one afternoon or evening. As dessert is served, and the small talk begins, you can show your guests your latest creations.
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Let them take a look and feel of your products. Have mirrors handy and allow guests to try your jewels out for size. This relaxed and friendly environment could be a great venue not only to take pride in your handiwork but also to sell them to people who are close to you.
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If you would like to venture into the outside world, craft shows are a great place to exhibit and sell your handmade jewelry. Craft fairs are where people of the same interest gather to look and shop for interesting finds.
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Fairs provide great settings novice jewelers as they provide good learning experiences such as the latest trends in the handmade jewelry business. This is also where you could meet with potential contacts for your future handcrafted jewelry ventures.
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You may also take advantage of the convenience afforded by technology by selling your products online. The great thing about online shops is you could reach a wide market without having to leave your house. You may join online shops that specialize in accessories or you may also sell your goods in online auction sites.
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One method for selling just about any product is at home parties. This applies to sell your handmade jewelry at your own jewelry party as well. If you are a very sociable and like spending a lot of time with people then a jewelry party plan would be a good fit.
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The biggest advantage to a jewelry party, besides the fact that they are fun, is that the guests have come ready to buy your jewelry and you get to walk away with all the profits. If you want a part-time income then you could do one or two jewelry parties a month but if you wanted a full-time income then you could do one or two parties a week. Even so, that would leave you plenty of time to spend with your family and doing the things you love. You get to book a jewelry party whenever it fits your schedule.
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For a minimal cost, you could enter a vast ocean of potential customers. You may also put up your own website so that people would associate your products directly to you. Publishing and maintaining websites these days are no longer costly and considering how much you would earn with your handcrafted jewelry business, this could be a venture worth taking.
