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Oct 22, 2009 Handmade Jewelry, butterfly bracelets, handcrafted artisan jewelry, handcrafted jewelry, handmadebracelets, handmade earrings, home-based business, online marketing, unique jewelry, wholesale jewelry

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Do you want to start your own handmade jewelry business? Making handcrafted jewelry, handmade earrings andunique bracelets can be easier than learning how to sell, where to sell and at what price to sell your unique jewelry.Marketing, advertising and promoting your new company is an obstacle many cannot overcome. Many people give upwhen just starting out because of the frustration. There is a learning curve with any new venture, everything takes timeand a lot of energy to become successful. Here are some easily accomplished steps to build your handmade jewelrybusiness and put you on the road to success.

First of all, and most important, is to create truly unique jewelry. Finding you own niche, expressing your individualstyle and creativity is key to making your handcrafted jewelry business a success. Experiment with techniques andmaterials until you find the right combination that suits you. The most successful jewelry artisans have their own stylethat draws customers to them.

Secondly, choose your target market. What age group does your handmade jewelry attract? This is a good pricingindicator. A younger age group will require lower prices while a middle age group is looking for more sophisticatedlooks and can afford a higher price range.

Trial and error is sometimes the best method for pricing. Estimate how much a pair of handmade earrings or handmadebracelets costs you to actually make. Double the cost for your wholesale jewelry price and double that again for yourretail price is the general rule. Look around at other handmade jewelry artists offering similar products to see if yourprice falls into the same range?

Local craft shows are a great way to start in the handmade jewelry business. Check your Chamber of Commerce for anevent schedule in your area. Talk with other crafters to find other craft shows and art festivals that they recommend.Slowly build a schedule of shows. Pay attention to what your customers are looking for and try to focus on their needs.

Start slow with baby steps gradually building your customer base. Not every show will be a huge success but bit by bityou will learn all the things you need to know to make your handmade jewelry business a success.

Online marketing for handmade jewelry artisans is growing quickly and it is easy to set up a free or relativelyinexpensive website at many handcrafted sites. Building an online presence can take a lot of time and effort which willbe worthwhile eventually. Do not depend on immediate sales as it takes time to become established online.

Not everyone can be an artist and a salesperson. Luckily there are many wholesale jewelry suppliers who specialize inhandmade jewelry and handcrafted artisan jewelry. Check out their websites and see if their wholesale products fallinto the niche you have decided upon. Whether it is horse jewelry, cat jewelry, wildlife jewelry or Native Americanjewelry designs, you are sure to find wholesale jewelry suppliers who have the perfect handmade jewelry for yourtarget market.

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