C Jackson asked:


I am a housewife and I make beaded jewelry as a hobby. Now I am trying to sale my beads, but I don’t know the best route to take when it comes to saleing. The downfall for me is that I am very shy.

Cristobal

Happychick asked:


I need some advice from some jewelry makers out there on how to get my bracelets to stop breaking. I’ve started making them on my own w/o any classes or anything and they come out beautifully but they keep breaking mostly at the point where I crimp the bead.
Thanks Spunk113, it seems as though the crimp bead gives way and then the whole bracelet goes. I use wire and I’ve upgraded to a stronger one b/c the thin kind snaps. What do you suggest working with?

Efren

Dreamingscribe1 asked:


I make jewelry with beads and twisted wire. I have sold a few pieces but I mostly make pieces as gifts for friends and family. I tried selling a few necklaces on Ebay but they never sold. Does anyone have advice on how to sell handcrafted jewelry? Thanks!

Damien

southerngrace1030 asked:


I have decided to take up beading or jewelry making. What are the most helpful sites for tutorials, instructions, etc.? Can anyone recommend any cheap but easy to learn from books?

Haden

Elvee Kaye asked:


I’m making some jewelry and using small, round beads made of jasper, quartz, agate, etc. Does anyone know how they drill such small holes? Are there actually drill bits that tiny, or do they use lasers or what?

Leland

Alter_ego_designz asked:


I’m starting a small business making unique jewelry. I’m not quite sure though on how to market it? Flyers? Business cards? I have the product, I just need to figure out how to get it out there. Any suggestions would help I ‘m sure! Thanks!

Dennis

Stacy C asked:


Me and my little sister want to start selling jewelry and other little craft things that we always make. We want to make a website for it as well though. How do we go about doing that?

Jeremy

MsBurgundy asked:


I’ve considered craft fairs/city festivals and the internet. Do you have any other creative ideas for places to sell beaded jewelry?

Dustin

raisinette18 asked:


I want to make my own jewelry from scratch, even the beads. What choices do I have as far as the materials I can use to make beads or pendants, for example, and what tools do I need to work with those particular materials?
Wow, y’all have great ideas! Thank you so much for the detailed answers. I can’t wait to get started.
Also, the rose petal idea sounds wonderful. If you wouldn’t mind sharing the recipe I would love to try it out!

Darrin

breezie asked:


I’m not having any luck on ebay, so I would like to find something that is not an auction. I do alot of different kinds of crafts like jewelry, paintings, home decor, kids, etc.

Jarrett