Many skilled and talented crafters are searching for an easy way to turn their crafting skills into extra income or even a full time income. First they often must convince potential customers and business associates they are dedicated professionals and this venture is not simply a side hobby. This is important in establishing their business and seeking loans. Next, planning is in order. And certainly excellent artistic skills are needed along with good business skills in this highly competitive venture. With a combination of these skills the home based business owner is guaranteed to attract a loyal customer following and achieve success.
Duties
Use excellent creative and artistic skills to create original jewelry designs to sell at craft shows, home parties, boutiques, to friends, associates, or family. Many successful jewelry designers started their business by selling their creations to friends and family. And let word of mouth from satisfied customers sell more designs. Many jewelry designers have successfully set up websites and sold their creations online. While others use online auction sites to sell their creations. Selling to boutique stores on consignment is also a good way to get the jewelry design business off to a good start. Simply leave a few pieces of jewelry at the boutique. Wait for a sale. The boutique owner will charge you a fee for displaying the jewelry. Or they might even suggest a 50/50 split. Then again, it is up to the boutique owner and jewelry designer what price or fee they set.
Startup Cost
This varies widely according to the jewelry created. And cost for supplies, advertising, marketing methods, Whether the owner will sell in homes, at jewelry parties, on consignment, at flea markets. These all affect the initial startup cost.
Equipment
- Vices
- Pliers
- Clamps
- Jewelry loops
- Molds
- Magnifying glass
- Various Crafting Tools
- Metals
- Stones
- Wire
- Gems
- Beads
Skills
Exceptional artistic flair, an eye for detail, dexterity. A jewelry making course to sharpen natural artistic skills. Experience designing jewelry are all highly recommended.
Potential Income
If the business owner attracts a loyal following the sky is the limit. Many very successful home based jewelry designers make a six figure income.
- Customer referrals
- Ads in community papers
- Distribute flyers around community
Insider Tips
There are many profitable ways to make money with a home based jewelry crafting business: selling at flea markets, craft shows and jewelry parties, teaching classes, designing jewelry kits, selling on the Internet, writing articles on crafting jewelry pieces. Often wearing a piece of the jewelry will attract interest from a potential buyer.
Take all these ideas into consideration and find which way to sell your jewelry pieces works best for your life style.
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