Beaded Jewelry Design Contest

I love a great beaded jewelry designs contest -even though I don't win. I get inspired- and fired up about a project. 

This one is great because it combines my love of haute couture with beads. You have to be pretty savvy with the seed beads which are jewelry making beads that are very small. I, for one, am not. But I love the intricate patterns and beautiful colors that seed beads can do so easily. So -if you are up for a challenge to do your best beaded jewelry design with seed beads- Check it out- Haute Couture Beading Contest 

 

Jewelry making beads on a budget

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Jewelry Making Gemstones on Sale!

OMG! Gemstones on sale-you know the ones that are different and of high quality. Check out the great colors and shapes. I could go broke quick. For all your most beaded jewelry designs, go to the bead shop.

From Evernote:

beadshop.com | Gems Clipped from: http://www.beadshop.com/products/Beads/gems

All gems are 20% off until sundown September 30 PST!
Discounted prices are displayed on each product page.

Jewelry Making Gemstones on Sale!

OMG! Gemstones on sale-you know the ones that are different and of high quality. Check out the great colors and shapes. I could go broke quick. For all your most beaded jewelry designs, go to the bead shop.

From Evernote:

beadshop.com | Gems Clipped from: http://www.beadshop.com/products/Beads/gems

All gems are 20% off until sundown September 30 PST!
Discounted prices are displayed on each product page.

Jewelry Making Gemstones on Sale!

OMG! Gemstones on sale-you know the ones that are different and of high quality. Check out the great colors and shapes. I could go broke quick. For all your most beaded jewelry designs, go to the bead shop.

From Evernote:

beadshop.com | Gems Clipped from: http://www.beadshop.com/products/Beads/gems

All gems are 20% off until sundown September 30 PST!
Discounted prices are displayed on each product page.

OMG! Gemstones on sale-you know the ones that are different and of high quality. Check out the great colors and shapes. I could go broke quick. For your beaded jewelry designs, I am a big fan of the bead shop.

From Evernote:

beadshop.com | Gems Clipped from: http://www.beadshop.com/products/Beads/gems

All gems are 20% off until sundown September 30 PST!
Discounted prices are displayed on each product page.

Beaded Jewelry Designs as a Freelance Business

Beaded Jewelry Designs can be made as a business, but many people don't know where to start. Here is a great guide to helping you figure out if having a jewelry design business is right for you and what you need to make it successful. This book, Creative Inc: The Ultimate Gide to Running a Successful Freelance Business is full of practical advice on how to set up your business and even navigate the legal aspects of it. Don't let fear stop you from setting up your own jewelry designs business. If you love making beaded jewelry as much as I do and seeing the joy that happens when someone purchases a handmade jewelry design, you will want to get started right away. 

 

Chunky Turquoise Beaded Jewelry

Beautiful crackled turquoise with chain. If it were real, it would weigh a ton and I am not into heavy beaded jewelry necklaces. But it is acrylic. I noticed some designers are mixing heavy chunky gemstones with acrylic to lighten the load and still make a fabulous statement!

From Evernote:

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Jewelry Making Beads on Sale at the Bead Shop

My fav bead store- The Bead Shop has a sale!

All Charms & Pendants Are 20% Off The Marked Price Until Friday, September 17 at 10pm pst
Discounted price appears on each product page

Bead Shows

Here is a great resource for bead shows coming to you. 

Jewelry making beads at bead shows

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Unique jewelry making beads

Check out these lampwork glass beads
that are shaped into little birds. I love the color,size & detail! Christine Gonzalves does this & wonderful jewelry making beads that are zippers at Calla Lilly Productions.

Jewelry Designs for Your Demographic

My meditation center is holding a fundraiser where several artists are selling their beaded jewelry designs

See and download the full gallery on posterous

. I am looking at my portfolio as to what I want to donate. One of the problems I see with artists is that they want to sell what they think they do well. That's fine and dandy- but not everyone shares the same aesthetic. 

When preparing to sell your work, take some time to think about the demographic of the people who will be there. Are they older people? Families? This is important. I spend a lot of time talking to people who are looking at my work and ask questions. Do you like gemstones? Precious metals? Crystals? 

This gives me insight into what people are looking for when they purchase so I will be prepared next year with the right mix of beaded jewelry designs.  

 

 

Jewelry Designs for Your Demographic

My meditation center is holding a fundraiser where several artists are selling their beaded jewelry designs[[posterous-content:pid___0]]. I am looking at my portfolio as to what I want to donate. One of the problems I see with artists is that they want to sell what they think they do well. That's fine and dandy- but not everyone shares the same aesthetic. 

When preparing to sell your work, take some time to think about the demographic of the people who will be there. Are they older people? Families? This is important. I spend a lot of time talking to people who are looking at my work and ask questions. Do you like gemstones? Precious metals? Crystals? 

This gives me insight into what people are looking for when they purchase so I will be prepared next year with the right mix of beaded jewelry designs.