Ladder Bracelet

September 30, 2009 by  
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Jewelry Project

An eastern inspired design blending the best in ancient and contemporary style.

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The Free Sample which Isn’t So Free

August 29, 2009 by  
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This is a psychological ruse you can use at craft fairs and parties; it’s the psychological rule of reciprocation and here is how it can work to your advantage.

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One key way to get instant jewellery sales

August 29, 2009 by  
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The fear of loss or losing out on something is a very powerful psychological tool. It is so powerful that some business models (and in particular some jewellery selling models) are based upon it.

Think about home shopping channels and their “one time only price” or their “today’s special value price..” The top selling product at QVC is jewellery and they use these techniques to sell lots of it.

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How to make a sliding knot necklace.

August 29, 2009 by  
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You may have seen them on holiday, I know I have – waxed cord necklaces with a focal bead or pendant where you can adjust the length by tightening a sliding knot.

This is a great idea for making the most of the those extra special beads which  you may have lying around that you felt were too special for a regular charm bracelet or a necklace where they might get “lost.”

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Selling your jewellery in the run up to Christmas (Video)

August 29, 2009 by  
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The essential guide to selling your jewellery in the run up to Christmas

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How to increase your jewellery sales. Part one.

August 12, 2009 by  
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The subtle use of tried and tested sales techniques can substantially increase the money you take from your handcrafted jewellery, so make sure you are well versed in some very simple techniques that will have an impact on your sales.

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All about stringing

August 12, 2009 by  
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The oldest method of wearing beaded jewellery is to string the beads together. Many different types of thread can be used, but some of most common ones are silk thread, cotton thread, nylon, and nylon coated wire. Necklaces strung on coated wire based threads are stiffer and do not drape as well as those strung on silk or nylon, so you really need to think about your necklace or bracelet design before you choose your thread.

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Memory Wire

August 12, 2009 by  
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Memory wire is a great way to create instant designs and showcase your beads.

Memory wire is a tempered stainless steel wire which holds its shape. It’s is bought in coils and usually comes in three different varieties; a necklace size, a bracelet size and a ring size.

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Making your jewellery stand out from the crowd

August 12, 2009 by  
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One of the most surprising comments I have heard recently was that the jewellery market place was overcrowded.  Another comment was I heard was that there is too much cheap jewellery coming into the UK from China (and when I say UK here, please feel free to substitute in Spain, Ireland, USA, Canada or anywhere else you live, as it is the same the world over).

Let’s address both of these issues.

Firstly, yes, there are more people making and selling handcrafted jewellery than there were, five years ago. But the good news is that women are buying more jewellery accessories at present because they don’t feel that they can justify the spend on a whole new outfit, and research indicated that the sales of scarves, jewellery, makeup and hair colorants is on the increase.

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How to use social networking sites to raise your jewellery making profile and increase sales

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Part One.

Any business these days whether it be a huge commercial concern or a small hobby home run business, needs a web presence. If you haven’t already got a web site, then look out because information on that will be coming soon.

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