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Handmade Beaded Necklaces

Handmade Beaded Necklaces Enhance The Beauty Of Your Neck

Since ages jewelry has been associated with women. Necklaces are the kind of jewelry that embraces womens beautiful neck. Handmade beaded necklaces are just the

perfect accessory if you want to look stylish or elegant. A magnificently beaded and curved necklace round the neck always personifies mystical magic.
Today the market is flooded with colorful beaded necklaces to meet the taste of women. The fashion conscious women these days are getting more attracted toward

exclusive jewelry because of which there is sudden increase in demand for designer necklaces for women. Although, the concept of necklace making is still the same but

the way of presentation has changed a lot. Buyers mostly like trendy looking necklaces with a touch of modernity and tradition.
Handmade beaded jewelry comes in various shapes, designs and color. They are unique and can accentuate the look of any attire you wear. The size and length of the hand

beaded varies according to the designs. Designs of the necklaces are the combination of many creative ideas. There are some beautiful beaded necklaces finely designed

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    4th of July beaded necklaces?
    Does anyone know of a good site where i can buy or make some cute handmade beaded necklaces for the 4th of July? I've already checked Oriental Trade....and I don't like what they have! If you have any pics that would be great!

    • ANSWER:
      Try the Crafts Store Sites -- things Like Michaels or AC Moore or others of the same business.

      I know for a fact that each of these stores DO sell beads Necklaces for the Holidays ... and that they do also have the things you can purchase to MAKE YOUR OWN Too!

  2. QUESTION:
    handmade beaded necklace shopping? any ideas where?

    • ANSWER:
      you can check this site out. my wife loves some of their stuff here.
      http://www.theperfectgem.com

  3. QUESTION:
    What is the best free blog I could use to start up an online business selling handmade jewelery?
    I would like to sell some handmade accessories like beaded necklaces and bracelets, so I think its a good idea to have good quality pictures to show my stuff. Any idea what is a good blog platform? WordPress? Blogspot? Or anything else? It needs to be user friendly cos I'm quite of a computer idiot. :)

    • ANSWER:
      If you want to sell your handmade jewellery www.etsy.com is a good site to use although they do not have a blog and there is a small charge.

      Problem with putting your jewellery to sell on a blog for free you aren't going to get much traffic and the paying aspect will be a problem. You could also use www.artfire.com and this can be linked to a facebook page for your jewellery.

      You could always do the free blog thing on the side but if you want to sell the blog isn't the best place.

      Also make sure you price your jewellery correctly, many people charge too little.

  4. QUESTION:
    What is the best way to sell handmade beaded jewelry?
    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!

    • ANSWER:
      I like going to the markets... there are sure to be craft markets somewhere in your area. However, you could always try leaving some on consignment at a trendy boutique whose outfits you think your jewellery would complement. Just make sure you do it with receipts and an agreed method of payment in writing.

      Look for the right are, one where there are varied boutiques, cafes, maybe hairdressers and an area that attracts the right crowd. The best form of advertising is to actually wear your own jewellery. It's amazing how often someone will ask where you got it. best of luck.

  5. QUESTION:
    How do you best price your handmade jewelry for a fast sell and profit?
    all handmade by me, materials, price of, and time spent on vary greatly. also, there is transportation and display costs. an example of what i sell is : 16 inch onyx and black agate necklace with a teardrop mother of pearl pendant, 18 inch 3 strand turquoise colored seed beaded necklace with a handmade one of a kind 30mm sterling silver dolphin and hoop pendant. both took about 2.4 hours to make.

    • ANSWER:
      Normally, price is associated with quality, especially when it comes to handmade jewelry. You don't want to price your jewelry too low because people will think maybe something's wrong with it. Fast sell and good profit are almost like oxymorons when it comes to jewelry. A lot of time and money goes into making it, so don't underprice your jewelry. Of course, this means it might not sell as fast.

      You can calculate both wholesale and retail price. Labor is the amount you want to pay yourself per hour. Depending on your experience it can be anywhere from and up per hour. A common pricing formula is the following.

      Wholesale price = (Materials X 2) + (labor X # of hours)
      Retail price = wholesale price X 1.50(50% markup)

      The markup over the wholesale price can be as high or as low as you want but 50% is pretty common. The display and transportation costs cannot be part of the price since those are business expenses. You have to markup your jewelry to the extent that the price will cover all your expenses plus leave you with a decent profit.

  6. QUESTION:
    How can I sell my Handmade Hemp Necklaces?
    I've created some hemp necklaces of my own. I carved my own beads out of cherry wood , and handpainted them myself. I found the seashells on the Pacific Ocean shore. Now after all that work, I'm not quite sure how to go about selling them. I made a website:

    http://whereinspirationbegins.googlepages.com/home

    But i'm unsure of how to get people to come visit it. Maybe someone knows of some free classified ads? Or any other ideas?

    • ANSWER:
      try craigslist. you got a niche and you should find out websites with hemp lovers lOL

  7. QUESTION:
    Can you help me come up with a good name for my business?
    I make handmade glass beaded necklaces and earrings.
    I currently call myself 'Angels' Glass'
    I want something cute and original that doesnt sound like a glass blower instead of a jewelery maker.

    • ANSWER:
      "A Touch of Glass"

  8. QUESTION:
    Where to sell handmade beaded jewelry - flea markets?
    I have been making a lot of beaded jewelry lately and I have given some as gifts. My friends and family think that it is really good work and that I should try to sell it. But, I don't know where... I was thinking of trying the local flea market (which is visited my many every weekend) in my area but I don't know how much luck I would have there. I am not really interested in trying to sell online. I've made cute tags and priced my jewelry at -6 earrings, -9 bracelets, -12 necklaces - are those reasonable? Once I know that I can make money I can buy more expensive materials and create even greater pieces. would love to profit from my new hobby so any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      You didn't say where you live or what sorts of outlets are available to you.

      If you live near a resort area or a tourist attraction, there are sure to be shops that sell local crafts that target the tourists and visitors. Find some of those shops that sell similar items. Check out the packaging and the prices and figure out which one(s) are a good "fit" for your goods. Take a sampling and talk to the manager. You may be able to arrange an outright sale, but more likely you will be able to work out a consignment deal. Often there is a standard for your area; a 60/40 split is fairly standard in my area.

      If there is not, but there is an active Farmer's Market within your travel range, check out how well your product will fit into that market. The regional Farmer's Market in my state has two weekends a year that they encourage crafts sales, but they will sell you a booth year 'round. Some of the people who have year-round booths will also take crafts on consignment, which might be a good arrangement for you. Our local Farmer's Market is open on Saturdays only, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., and there are several people who set up to sell similar items to yours. Some of them are there every week; some, one weekend a month. The ones who actually work on their crafts while manning their booths naturally attract more traffic.

      Nearly every place in the country has some sort of "festival" circuit. Within an hour's drive of me there are azalea festivals, strawberry festivals, blueberry festivals, festivals for seafood in general and specific fish and shellfish in particular, collard festivals, tulip festivals, chrysanthemum festivals, chili festivals, a chocolate festival, and some I can't even think of right now. Each of those festivals sells on-the-street booths for crafts sales for 1, 2, or 3 days. There are Christmas shows, women's shows, and other similar events that will sell booths. Look into trying at least a few of them, particularly if they attract a wide variety of crafts or you have some other tie-in (earrings that look like strawberries? or crabs?).

      Now: If the flea market is the *only* outlet available to you, then that question is settled. However, keep in mind that people don't go to flea markets looking for the perfect gift for Cousin Sue's birthday or graduation, they go looking for bargains. Many will consider bargaining to be part of the transaction and will try to talk you down to your lowest possible price.

      You also need to know something about the tax laws in your state. In my state, you would be responsible for collecting state and county sales tax and remitting it to the state quarterly. If you sell wholesale or on consignment to shops, *they* take care of the sales tax issue.

  9. QUESTION:
    please can anyone give me tips on how i can buyers of handmade beads and exotic fashion accesories please?
    i produce and source exotic fashion accesories like beads, bracelets,necklaces,african artworks,sculptures,etc.and am hoping to expand my clientele but i have very limited knowledge of how to use this medium as it was recomended to me by my friend.

    • ANSWER:
      I'd start by putting a few items for auction on e-Bay. There are some beautiful handmade beads and items for sale there. I don't think it is too hard to create an account there.

  10. QUESTION:
    Is it possible to sale a collection of 100 (all different and exclusive) handmade necklaces for .000.000 US?
    I really need a million like many people. I know, nobody gives money a stranger. So:
    I use horn, bone, leather, african ambar, handmade silver by MAKONDE people, shells, gemstones, seed beads, glass, metals (copper, brass, silver, art clay silver, pewter, etc.), semi-precious stones, ivory (not elephant ivory)..... My work have a touch of Africa as Im african.
    I prefer aswers from who loves ethnic, handmade jewelery and exclusivity. And Africa of course!!!!
    I have only 2nd level of english language. If I understand my poor english, you understand better. LOL
    Yes, I have to win the lottery. each piece costs me to in material. Thanks for all aswers

    • ANSWER:
      Well if you really want to do it, your best bet is get a notable designer to interest in your necklace. Otherwise selling hand-made organic necklace for that much is unrealistic.

  11. QUESTION:
    Do you have any good Websites for beads?
    My freind and i are planning to make handmade beaded necklaces, bracelets, and earrings to support childhood cancer. We would like them to look as professional (or look good enough to sell at a store). We do not have a big budget on buying all the supplies so do you know any ideas for websites that will sell nice cheap professional looking beads, string, and the closing things. Also if either you or if you find a website that gives tips, hints, ect. about doing this sale thing please let me know.

    • ANSWER:
      http://www.riogrande.com/

      http://www.toolsgs.com/

      http://www.rings-things.com/index.html

      http://www.lapidaryjournal.com/

  12. QUESTION:
    How much would you pay for EACH of this handmade necklaces?
    Hi, well, I've been selling this kind of necklaces, at a local store (beauty salon), and they sell kinda slow, but they sell well, but now I want to sell them online maybe on e-bay, and for now I'm just promoting a few on local classifieds, but I'm so unsure about the prices, because my dad and bf price them so low, and my mom and other girl friends say that they are woth more than that. So I kinda did a research and well It says that I have to ask other people that is not my family their honest opinion, so here are the links to some of the pics of my jewelry...Some neacklaces have real handcrafted crystal beads.So I'll appreciate all of your opinions. Thank You.

    http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg202/XxMittens/collar5.jpg

    http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg202/XxMittens/collar8.jpg

    http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg202/XxMittens/collar2.jpg

    http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg202/XxMittens/collar1.jpg
    some more:

    http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg202/XxMittens/colar13.jpg

    http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg202/XxMittens/collar4.jpg

    • ANSWER:
      These are beautiful!!! I LOVE the third one...put it up and ebay and post the item number!
      I would put them up at .99 and see how high it goes. What are you selling them for now at the beauty salon? Ebay does not bring a lot for homecrafted jewelry, but you could try. These things sell well at events that have seller booths and at art and crafts fair.
      They are very very nice and I hope you do well selling them!

  13. QUESTION:
    found a website with handmade beaded jewelry including bridal jewelry, now i can't find it, any help?
    they had wedding pictures with testimonials of others who had bought the jewelry, im looking specifically for a layered pearl necklace, i seen a picture of it on the website on a bride in a strapless dress and it was beautiful

    • ANSWER:
      I make things like this. There are so many websites out there. Most good beaders can probably make something similar with a good description and a drawing from memory. to find one near you ask at your local bead store or craft store.

      also check your browsers history

  14. QUESTION:
    is making a store for handmade items a good idea?
    i thinking of doing this over the internet. but i make a lot of handmade items.like knitting scarfs, hats, headbands, wristbands, socks, dolls, make lanyards, bead bracelets and necklaces, etc. so i'll like to make it a business. i already have a business plan. and price ranges. and i don't believe in mass produced items. they don't have originality. would this be a good idea?

    • ANSWER:
      I import handcrafted items from many countries and sell mainly on the internet...I make a decent amount of money (am told I should raise prices and make more)...So yes you can do it...hope it works out for you...good luck.

  15. QUESTION:
    What name would you give your website selling handmade accessories?
    Handmade accessories such as beaded, swarovski crystals, cultured pearls necklace; chokers; watches; rings; bracelets; etc.

    • ANSWER:
      Hand Jobs? Its catchy, no?

  16. QUESTION:
    Where can I find something like this?
    Where can I find a necklace like this? One that won't turn my skin green, I can buy in a trusted store not online, and that has a reasonable price. Also in Chandler, Mesa, or Gilbert, Arizona?
    Picture of the necklace:
    http://www.anyanne.com/134-lapis-lazuli-gemstone-jewelry-handmade-beaded-choker-necklace-kitsch-sweet-lolita-burlesque-retro-star-.html
    something not online but in a store

    • ANSWER:
      Etsy.com

  17. QUESTION:
    Where do Peruvian artisians buy there raw materials for making jewelry such as earrings and necklaces?
    My friend at work just went there and brought back beautiful jewelry that was crafted there. It was all handmade, even the"loops" for connecting a piece together. I just wondered where they bought there silver wire and beads from. I mean, I don't think they are buying already-to-finish parts from an AC Moore!

    • ANSWER:
      Local mines, most likely. There are plenty of them in that area. They either send the refined metal to a metalworker who makes pieces to specification, or send it straight to the jewler who has been trained in metalworking.

  18. QUESTION:
    Would anyone buy handmade jewerly by a teen?
    I am 12 years old, and I desperately need to make money, and this is all I can think of. I have a whole bead kit, and i'm pretty good at making necklaces. I was planning on putting up catchy fliers in the neighborhood and telling them to call my cell if they were interested. That way they could tell me how they want it made or something, and I can ride my bike over there. Also, if you have a different idea, please please tell me. (I'm good at writing poetry and fiction stories!)

    • ANSWER:
      Wow I'm impressed that someone so young is interested in starting their own business! I think it could definitely be successful because someone at my work (I work in an office) was selling home-made jewellery recently, giving the proceeds to charity. Have you thought about setting up a stall somewhere, like at a community event? I would have said church but it's probably considered immoral to use church premises to make money!

  19. QUESTION:
    How can I sell handmade things?
    I'm 13 years old, and I'm saving up for an iPod. I need 0 more, and I'm confident with knitting and beading. I'd like to figure out a way to sell hats, scarves, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, mittens, etc. I can also custom make these things. Any ideas? Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      Amazon is a very good, easy and free way.

      Making an acoount is free. But you need a Bank account as well.

      Otherwise, try setting a bench in front of Universities or Colleges and sell your stuff.

      Uni students love buying stuff like this.

  20. QUESTION:
    Selling "handmade" on Etsy?
    If I put together a necklace with a charm I bought from a commercial bead seller (something like http://www.fusionbeads.com/shop/product/6340/ for example) and I added beads and chain (also pre made) into my own design, would I still be able to sell it on Etsy, or do I have to make metal charms, etc myself?
    What about artist beads? Could I sell something using items from http://www.fusionbeads.com/shop/category/5/artist_handmade_beads/ as long as I don't claim I made them myself?

    • ANSWER:
      Constructing jewelry (or miniatures, as I do) using other people's work as raw material is allowed, as long as the crafting of the finished piece is done by you. As a courtesy, I give credit to people that make my materials for me, if I can. So when I weave a miniature basket using a hand-turned wooden base, I say the base was turned by Philip Hauser, a local wood turner, in my description.

  21. QUESTION:
    I need a business name. I design jewelry using wire, crystals and handmade beads.?
    I create wire bracelets, earrings, rings and necklace sets.
    I create wire jewelry that a business woman and man could wear, yet I enjoy making jewelry for children and young adults. My pieces are elegant, sophisticated and affordable. I want my business name to express how each created piece will enhance the beauty of the individual. When people see my jewelry they will say "I must have it."

    • ANSWER:
      All Wired Up.

  22. QUESTION:
    Will women buy handmade jewelry made by just some “boy next door” like me?
    Is it strange?

    My girlfriend and I are “rock hounds”. I know she loves certain stones. We both can identify minerals by sight. I decided to buy her some natural stone bead necklaces, ear-rings, etc. The cost was very high for those made with quality natural stone beads.

    On a recent trip to China, I saw every kind of bead you could imagine. Some were dyed, or fake, but many were clearly natural stones. Some were costly others were not. I purchased enough to make about 10 necklaces (about worth). I made her some jewelry. She loved them. I started making them for her, and some other female friends since last November. They loved them. Some of my drinking buddies asked me to make them for their girlfriends.

    We know a girl that has a boutique. She wants to sell them in her store. She is only asking 15%.

    • ANSWER:
      Not strange at all...

      "We know a girl that has a boutique. She wants to sell them in her store. She is only asking 15%."

      Make sure when you sell on "consignment" you have a firm written agreement to protect you and your inventory, clear payment terms including WHEN you will be paid.

      Make sure you get deposit or prepay for customer orders from your customers (aka drinking buddies). and LEAVE in a cushion of money for mishaps refunds, etc.

      and have fun..

      BUT I caution you do not invest too much and don't expect to get rich. Think small. When you sell something (and get paid) use that money for more inventory.

      Linda Spears

      FloridaBeaders-owner@yahoogroups.com
      http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FloridaBeaders/
      Florida Beaders & Friends on FaceBook
      http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=101499708649

      I have a special discount to FireMountianGems. That I can share...

  23. QUESTION:
    Catchy name for handmade jewerly?
    Heyya. I am trying to come up with a catchy name for a jewerly making SMALL business that specializes in custom making and original jewerly handmade jewerly making of necklaces, earrings, bracelets and anklets. Beads, bronze charms and pearls. If I have a daughter I would name her Bella Grace so I have been trying to put that in a name idea. Something that will be catchy but not a mouthful.I dunno. My brain hurts..lol..
    This is my husbands account..lol..just noticed Scott's name in the corner=)
    I like that for sure " Bella Grace Jewerly Shop"! Can't do a thumb up thing cause I don't have enough points...lol
    "Gracias Jewels" is awesome too! Thanks guys..keep em coming!!=)

    • ANSWER:
      How's this
      Gracias Jewels

      Meaning
      Spanish word meaning 'grace
      best known for the expression 'muchas gracias', meaning 'thanks a lot' or 'many thanks'

  24. QUESTION:
    Any name suggestions for my brand?
    I am starting my own brand of beaded handmade accessories. Right now i am making necklaces, bracelets, earrings, bookmarks and plan to expand into putting beads on other stuff.
    I was wondering if anyone has a name suggestion for the brand i want to create. right now, am using bangles as a name but i just feel its not strong enough coz it doesnt express my idea.

    • ANSWER:
      beading madness

  25. QUESTION:
    beads accessories....handmade?
    I'm selling handmade accessories for women of today. they're earrings, bracelets, necklaces, brooches & anklets. If you're interested , pls reply and dont forget to include yr email address...Prices ranged from :S - S0

    • ANSWER:
      so are we on www.beverlykruse.com

  26. QUESTION:
    Word Problem?
    Beads by Donna had a sale on handmade necklaces and bracelets. Beads by Donna sold 32 necklaces and bracelets. The necklaces were sold for and bracelets for . The total sales came to 0. How many of each were sold? What was the total sales for each?

    This was witten for a math class by me. I know the answer lets see if you do!!!

    • ANSWER:
      necklaces = n
      bracelets = b
      b + n = 32
      8b + 20n = 460

      n = 32 - b
      8b + 20(32 - b) = 460
      8b + 640 - 20b = 460
      - 12b = 460 - 640
      -12b = -180
      b = 180/12
      b = 15

      n = 32 - b
      n = 32 - 15
      n = 17
      n(17 * 20) + b(15 * 8) = $ 460

      Answer: The total sales for each came to 0, for necklaces and $ 120, for bracelets.

  27. QUESTION:
    Can you sell bracelets, necklaces, etc. if you don't make your own beads?
    Like, if you buy the beads from other places, but make the jewelry , can you sell it still? I don't think so, but I'm not sure and it's alwaays been one of those weird things that just bothers me not knowing. Does anyone have experience selling handmade jewelry that can tell me?

    • ANSWER:
      It all depends on exactly what kind of beads you're talking about. If you are talking about one-of-a-kind handmade lampworked beads made by an artisan, you probably shouldn't sell them without their creator's specific permission. If, on the other hand, you are talking about beads that have been mass-produced and purchased in quantity (like from Fire Mtn or Michaels or wherever) then you certainly can sell your own creations made with purchased beads. Don't copy someone else's pattern and try to sell that, of course.

  28. QUESTION:
    How much should I sell my handmade polymer beads for?
    I just starting a few weeks ago making them, I love them. I have asked my friends and my family but their answers just don't satisfy me. Not because it's too cheap or too expensive it's just I want the right price. The more and more I read into this the more and more disappointed I am because most likely I will be selling them less then I want. Because I do spend a lot of time on them, and that's exactly what I have been learning is my worse enemy.

    Tell me my your opinion. Either base it off of your expertize or what you would honestly buy my stuff for. The link for my photos will be below. You can be honest just please don't be mean. No reason to hurt my feelings. If you think you spend no more then so much on something tell me.
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/62843038@N08/

    Now based on supplies, if that is the way to go... it totally defers. Now before I even got up and going to make things I spent about at least 150 dollars. That's on clay and tools. Now average price of clay is 1.50 to 2.00 dollars for every 2 ounces. Just a bracelet probably just takes half to 3/4 of that. A necklace though, takes triple that, about 3 ounces. Keep in mind though, the necklaces so far I have made are chokers, their not very long, their snug on your neck but still comfortable. I just don't have a lot of supply of just one color yet, I got a sample kit and I would not have the colors I wanted to make a longer necklace, but I'm sure something like that would take about 5 ounces of clay.

    And I'm sure you wont need to add this to the conclusion but I do roughly spend about 2-4 hours per project. It's getting better though I have learned the more I make at one time, the better for time. That's the whole process from conditioning the clay, to baking, and stringing it.

    I think that's it. I hope you find my beads worthy of at least a few bucks :D

    • ANSWER:
      In my opinion, the best way to go is calculate what your putting in. make sure your getting the money back from buying supplies, plus you need to be getting something for time put in. say 5 dollars extra for every hour it took to make for example.
      then of course, it depends on competitors. you dont want to put a price for something when someone else is selling for cheaper. you always want to set up a pricing system beforehand otherwise you will start to think that it should be worth less or more. stick with the same system so that people wont strat to think your cheating them

  29. QUESTION:
    Sending a package from Canada to the US?
    I live in Onatrio, Canada and am sending someone in the USA (Missouri) a birthday present by mail (A handmade wire necklace, a card, maybe some candy or something). Her birthday is on the 23rd of January. What would be an economical way to get the package there on that day (or around that day), without damaging the stuff (specifically the necklace, it's wire and glass beads, pretty fragile.)

    • ANSWER:
      Pack your necklace so it wont be bounced around.One of those bubble envelopes should protect it-then just put it in between your other items.I live in Ontario ,too.If your box is packed well-it will be just fine using Canada Post It cost .00 to send a birthday card by Purolator to Nova Scotia>not at all cheap.

  30. QUESTION:
    Handmade jewelry survey?
    Hello, I run a small jewelry business and was wondering you could answer any of my questions. Just answer whichever questions you want, if you could be so kind :)

    What's your favorite kind of jewelry? (i.e bracelets, necklaces, earrings, hair, rings etc)
    Earrings:
    Chandelier or studs?
    Are you hypo-allergenic?
    Would you wear big earrings?
    Do you like hoops?
    How big is too big?
    Are there any types of earrings you can't stand?

    Necklaces:
    Long or short?
    Pearls or crystals?
    Do you like wearing pendants, or do you prefer beaded?
    If you like pendants, what are your favorite kind?
    Multi strand or single strand?
    How long is too long?

    Bracelets:
    Elastic/stretchy or clasp?
    Do you know your wrist size?
    Multi strand or single strand?
    Favorite type of clasp?
    Is your wrist small to the point of regular bracelets slide off?
    Do you like bangles/stacking bracelets?
    Chunky or slim?
    __________

    For jewelry, what are your favorite type of beads? (i.e pearls, crystals, shells, etc)

    Would you pay more for 'legit' beads, i.e pay more for Swarovski crystals over paying less for plastic crystals, or more for natural pearls over less for glass pearls?

    Do you like freshwater pearls or saltwater pearls? What's your favorite color of pearls?

    Do you like stacking chains?

    What's too high of a price for jewelry?

    Do you prefer mass-produced jewelry or handmade jewelry?

    Do you shop on Etsy or go to craft fairs?

    What are your favorite color combinations?

    Thanks sooo much for your help!

    • ANSWER:
      What's your favorite kind of jewelry? necklace
      Earrings:
      Chandelier or studs? studs
      Are you hypo-allergenic? nope
      Would you wear big earrings? yes
      Do you like hoops? no
      How big is too big? bigger than half of my ear
      Are there any types of earrings you can't stand? hoops

      Necklaces:
      Long or short? long
      Pearls or crystals? pearls
      Do you like wearing pendants, or do you prefer beaded? pendants
      If you like pendants, what are your favorite kind? little silver clocks
      Multi strand or single strand? single
      How long is too long? past stomach

      Bracelets:
      Elastic/stretchy or clasp? clasp
      Do you know your wrist size? no
      Multi strand or single strand? single
      Favorite type of clasp? -
      Is your wrist small to the point of regular bracelets slide off?yes
      Do you like bangles/stacking bracelets? no
      Chunky or slim? chunky
      __________

      For jewelry, what are your favorite type of beads? (i.e pearls, crystals, shells, etc) pearls

      Would you pay more for 'legit' beads, i.e pay more for Swarovski crystals over paying less for plastic crystals, or more for natural pearls over less for glass pearls? no

      Do you like freshwater pearls or saltwater pearls? What's your favorite color of pearls? classic coloured or pale pink

      Do you like stacking chains? no

      What's too high of a price for jewelry? £100

      Do you prefer mass-produced jewelry or handmade jewelry? handmade =)

      Do you shop on Etsy or go to craft fairs? yes
      What are your favorite color combinations?silver and mint green

  31. QUESTION:
    Any advice on what to name my non-profit business selling handmade jewelry ?
    I would like some suggestions on what to name my charity business. Here are the points about my business that are important in choosing the name:
    --100% of profits from all sales will be donated to an eye hospital in south India
    --jewelry (earrings, necklaces, bracelets) will be made from semiprecious gemstone beads and silver and will be handcrafted by me.

    Here are the ideas I have so far, but none of them satisfy me. I would like the name to be shorter and catchier. Let me know what you think of these or suggest others!
    --Pretty Visions Jewelry
    --Gift of Sight Jewelry

    • ANSWER:
      The naming of your business could be one of the most important decisions you will make. A name's originality and legal availability will create a real asset value of its own, as it becomes marketed and gains market acceptance.

      The name you choose will become the focal point of all the benefits and features that relate to your business. Customers will be able to find and refer others to it in the future.

      Since any names that are suggested here may already be owned by another party, I wanted to go a different route...

      I suggest either hiring a name creation firm or get together with your friends and/or family and throw a "name party" & have everyone bounce some ideas around. Compile a listing of names that you like the best. Once you have that list, do as much free research as you can before you delve into comprehensive research.

      I listed some links where you can do some preliminary name checking. However, please be aware that this is merely scratching the surface of what's out there.

      Only comprehensive research will tell you if the name is truly available. But, these links are free & a great place to start, so I'd try them out first.

      There are other sites that offer free searching capabilities in conjunction with their commercial services, so I'm not able to post those links due to the Yahoo! TOS. You'll also want to check domain names & yellow pages, so simply do a search for "free domain name search" and "national yellowpages" and the appropriate links will pop up.

      Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!

  32. QUESTION:
    What is the best way to sell my jewelry?
    My mom makes eyeglass beaded chains and she sells them at work (she works for an eye doctor).
    Last year, she sold enough eyeglass chains at each to buy a laptop.
    I have been designing necklaces and bracelets in the same fashion, ranging , , and .
    How should we expand our "business"?
    What's the best way to sell handmade necklaces, bracelets, and eyeglass chains?
    E-mail pm.beads@yahoo.com if you want me to send you a picture of our product so you can get a better idea of how to sell the jewelry.
    Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      I have a shop on etsy.com http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5676639§ion_id=5653410
      it's only 20 cents a listing and it stays listed for 4 months I think, they charge 3.5% of your profit. so if you sell something for they would only charge you .35 cents.

      also check out artfire.com

  33. QUESTION:
    What is the best way to sell my product and market a small business?
    My mom makes eyeglass beaded chains and she sells them at work (she works for an eye doctor).
    Last year, she sold enough eyeglass chains at each to buy a laptop.
    I have been designing necklaces and bracelets in the same fashion, ranging , , and .
    How should we expand our "business"?
    What's the best way to sell handmade necklaces, bracelets, and eyeglass chains?
    E-mail pm.beads@yahoo.com if you want me to send you a picture of our product so you can get a better idea of how to sell the jewelry.
    Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      There is this great new website called http://tr.im/gXgI
      and you can list your business and build a profile, it has the ability to market directly to consumers, you can put a video, photos, info about your business. This site has a calendar system, and an affiliate system which is great for a business like yours where building an affiliate team is how you make your living. check it out! They also have excellent customer service.

  34. QUESTION:
    Would any of you buy................?
    really cool, professional hemp and other cool beaded jewelry online. handmade. like bracelets, necklaces, earrings, etc.

    i'm pretty good at that stuff, and i thought i might be able to sell it online. i made a nursing necklace for my mom, and suddenly everyone she knew wanted one.
    i haven't started it yet but i'm thinking of it. with a little practice i might be making some cool money!

    • ANSWER:
      i'm sure people would.
      i know a lot of people who can make basic stuff, but if you advertise with some unique looking designs and knotting patterns i bet you people would buy.

  35. QUESTION:
    Not sure what to charge for handmade jewelry?
    I have decided to start making and selling bracelets and necklaces for babies, older kids, and adults. I haven't done this before but have looked at postings on youtube, gotten books from the library, looked at other peoples work and gotten advice from a few people that make jewelry at my church. Materials I would be using are beading wire, glass beads, stone beads, wood beads, and Swarovski crystals. Some of the pieces I have already done are made with glass beads and swarovski crystals. I'm having a hard time trying to figure out what to sell them for though and was wondering what you would be willing to pay for handmade jewelry.

    What to charge for Bracelets?
    What to charge for Necklaces?
    What to charge for Matching Sets (Bracelet and Necklace)?

    • ANSWER:

  36. QUESTION:
    help me i want college to be easy for me i want to go back to college?
    i dont' know what to do anymore my parents said medical field is hard for disability what can i do what is easy for me? i can't do math i can't do english as i forget things with special help it doesn't help me. what can i do? i can't be a good cook i'm bad at reading recipes i have to make me microwavable meals. i'm 30 wasting my life away i need good career what can i do to get help? i like drawing but i'm bad at it but i don't want to be artist, i like cats and i like making beaded necklace but nobody likes buying my handmade ones thought i could sell those for 1 or 2 dolalrs online.

    • ANSWER:
      Try taking a course in animal care. You may become a veterinary assistant.
      Check with your local college or take an online degree.

  37. QUESTION:
    How to make handmade Jewelry ?
    So all day I've been working on arts and crafts.........and I'm trying to make some handmade jewelry and sell it through myspace or something... so my question isssss
    - how would I make the beads for hemp bracelets?
    - also, does anybody know if there is anyway to make the peace-signs on necklaces?
    - and if theres any way at all to make the tyedye on t-shirts not fade.

    if you know please let me know....!!!! you can message me on myspace/email...thank you tons =) =) =)

    • ANSWER:
      You don't say what you want the beads to be made from or what you want them to look like. For example, they could be made from polymer clay, air-dry clay, glass, metal, wood, paper, etc., and they could be round balls, tubes, flat spacer beads, and colored, carved, flat, metallic, etc, etc.

      If you're interested in making beads from polymer clay, I've seen them on hemp necklaces and polymer clay beads can be made any shape, size, color, pattern, etc. you want. Check out these pages at my site for loads of info and lessons on making polymer clay beads and jewelry:
      http://www.glassattic.com/polymer/beads.htm
      http://www.glassattic.com/polymer/beads-holes.htm
      http://www.glassattic.com/polymer/jewelry.htm
      http://www.glassattic.com/polymer/pendants_cording.htm
      http://www.glassattic.com/polymer/wire.htm

      As for peace signs, those could be created on polymer clay beads by making a "cane" of that image then applying a slice from that cane to a raw clay bead shape... or they could be "sculpted" by shaping two teardrops (black and white), cutting out a circular core and replacing with a tiny snake of the other color or painting a dot on, then nesting the two shapes together... or they could be painted onto baked clay... or an image of a peace sign could be made into a "transfers" for clay beads, etc., etc.

      As for tie-dye, there are steps you can take to help set the color and to preserve it somewhat, but basically you'd probably just need to buy the right kind of dye (e.g., Procion http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Procion) and mordant, etc., instead of the type you may be using.

      HTH,

      Diane B.

  38. QUESTION:
    help! worth of vintage stuff?
    I have an early mid 1920's nightdress that is handmade and in excellent condition, how much about would it sell for? I also have a Crystal necklace from the 1940's and an onyx beaded necklace from the early 50's how much would these sell for?

    • ANSWER:
      You need to get them appraised by an antique dealer. Without seeing pictures of them and seeing any identifying markings on the necklace, nobody can give you the value of your things.

  39. QUESTION:
    Best name you can come with for?
    Best name you can come with for my girl's handmade jewelry business...........she makes beaded jewelry like bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. We need a catchy non-generic sounding name. Any suggestions?

    • ANSWER:
      Beads for You
      Beaded Hands
      Custom Blends
      Beads by Hands
      Sandy’s Bead Blends (only with her name)
      Beaded Treasures
      Treasured Beads
      Jewelry from the Heart
      Handcrafted Jewelry
      Jewelry Only for You
      Jewelry 4U
      Needs Beads
      Godspeeds Beads
      Exceeds Beads
      Crafted Beads
      Beads by Design

      It would help if we knew her name.

  40. QUESTION:
    How much would you pay for this necklace?
    Handmade with high quality beads, crystals and pearls. Thanks!

    http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg288/eleiez/IMG_6795.jpg
    http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg288/eleiez/IMG_6794.jpg

    Just let me know if you can't view the link.

    • ANSWER:
      50

  41. QUESTION:
    Circle of Life, Navajo Necklace?
    A few years ago my family went to Canyon de Chelly, we took a jeep tour and my sister and I took a horseback riding tour. During the jeep tour we stopped at the Navajo vendors. I bought a necklace with the main bead being a bird inside a silver, hallow circular bead. The maker told me it meant the Circle of Life. I loved it, but recently it broke and i am unable to ind all the pieces. Does anyone know how I can get a handmade necklace like this made with the same beauty? I would love to be able to get one form the same vendors, but that seems impossible since I live in PA.

    • ANSWER:
      Dang, I wish you'd posted this last month, I just got back from visiting my father on the reservation. Can you email me a photo of the necklace, clear enough to see the pieces, and with a ruler in the photo to show scale? I'll see if I recognize the maker, or at least where to get the beads.

      Were the ladies part of the Antelope Trail co-op? I can contact them easily if they were.

  42. QUESTION:
    Hannukah gift idea? Is this a good gift?
    Ok, I'm on a budget. So I'm doing handmade gifts for the holidays. One of my close friends is Jewish, so I'm thinking I'll make her a beaded necklace with a silver Star of David pendant for her Hannukah gift. Her favorite colors are blue and pink. I'm thinking for the beads 4mm blue and clear Swarovzki crystals (which I can get a good deal on at a certian website, they're about for a package of 144, which is a really cheap for Austrian crystal beads) or maybe blue crystals with white freshwater pearls. If I made this necklace, I would probably have enough beads to make more neclaces in the same color scheme and give them to other women on my gift list. Different pendants, of course, but same color scheme.
    What do people think of this idea? Is it good? Is it ok to give several women on my gift list similar gifts?
    LOL Mary's a mind reader....that's actually the website I'm using.

    • ANSWER:
      I think that is a wonderful idea.
      Along with it give a gift that will last forever. Teach her about her Jewish heritage and the true beauty, privilege and spirituality of being a Jewish woman.

      http://www.aish.com/
      http://ohr.edu/
      http://www.simpletoremember.com/
      http://www.gottorah.com/
      http://www,ncsy.org

  43. QUESTION:
    is this ok for the first day of school????? help!!!!!?
    for the first day of sixth grade (middle school) i am wearing a pink "I Love Pop Music" t-shirt with a blue denim mini with white faux leather flip-flops. the i love pop music t is attached to a blouse like sweater thats (plaid) hot pink, light pink, white, and black. for the accessories i am wearing a black and grey bead-chained necklace with a handmade black white and pink braclet and a handmade blue anklet with earings that i havent chose yet (probably gonna be gold hoops). will i be made fun of??? i only weigh 87 pounds cause i have been doing dance for 5 years. help!!! i cant be the dork this year
    also for my hair i am putting it into a side pony-tail then scrunching my pony-tail and streightning my bangs (there a little below my ears)
    Also i am tall, so the 87lbs or whatever catch up. i am like, 5'2 so i really dont weigh a lot.

    • ANSWER:
      Whatever you like! Srsly... don't worry bout those people who make fun of you, they got no life.. So srsly wear whatever u want and do whatever you like to ur hair and everything.

  44. QUESTION:
    guys, if your girlfriend did this, would you be insulted, angry or pleased?
    i want to give my boyfriend a black rose (artificial) and a handmade necklace with black ribbon, black heart beads and a large black heart pendant. He knows i'm into the Gothic thing and says he doesn't mind.
    I want to express my feelings without saying them. Please no immature answers like "give him sex or a blowjob" he already gets that anyway. I know he wont wear the necklace because hes scared of looking gay, but if you received these things would you be insulted, or not wear the necklace but be pleased and keep it?
    x

    • ANSWER:
      while i understand that you are somewhat gothic, he apparently is not. if the best reaction you can hope for is that he will never where it and keep it somewhere...maybe you should rethink your gift. again i understand that it is sentimental and from the heart, but its his birthday...shouldnt you get him something he actually wants...rather then something you like?

  45. QUESTION:
    What is the best way to sell my handmade jewelry?
    I've discovered I have quite a knack for jewelry making. I go to Michael's and stock up on beads, pendants, chain, etc. then go home and make a ton of necklaces. Occasionally I'll do bracelets or earrings, but I mainly stick to necklaces. I've been told by SO many people that my stuff is great, and that I should try to sell it.

    I've made a website and listed a few things on eBay, but no luck. And yes, I do understand the whole concept that people aren't just going to stumble onto my website, that I need to link to it or run an advertisement in a local paper or something. I understand that.

    How else can I go about selling my jewelry? Should I go to small boutiques in my town and ask if I can set up a small table there with my jewelry and try to work out a deal where they get a percent for each sold item? Should I make business cards with my website address on them and get them out? Should I run an ad for my site in a local paper or magazine? Should I try antique malls (where now a days, they sell just about everything, not just antiques) or try local flea markets? Any ideas will be helpful.

    Also, one more idea was just trying to get the word out with friends.

    Thanks!
    Cassidy

    • ANSWER:
      Etsy is a hit or miss because there is so much competition. I have sales through my website but I also had some sold in a store. I went there, bought something, noticed they also sold handmade jewelry, and asked if they would be interested in selling mine.

      Sometimes festival booths are relatively inexpensive so you might want to look into that since it's still festival season. I have business cards too which I also put with the sold pieces when I mail them out.

  46. QUESTION:
    I am a kid and I am starting a handmade jewelry business, help?
    Please read the whole thing, the question is at the bottom. I want extra money but I don't want to bug anyone for money, especially my parents, they work really hard. My family can make a lot of things like bracelets, earrings, rings, and a lot of stuff. I know how to make bracelets, but not too complicated. Of course I need to learn a little more before I start my business. I am going to ask my grandma to teach me. I have a done a lot of thinking about it. Don't laugh at me but I have a book that tells me kids how to make money. My friend is coming over tomorrow and I want to discuss it with her too and see if she would like to help. I know the store already that I am going to buy all these things from( My parents help me with everything, they are so cool and nice).My question is what are the materials I need to start this, like beads and string. Thanks if you really helped me! Merry Christmas! Oh and before I forget I only want to make bracelets and necklaces.
    If you have bad things to say about what I am doing then don't answer.

    • ANSWER:
      Everyone starts out at the beginning, you're doing the research for it so it should go ok for you.

      Think who your market is going to be. Adults? Teens? Kids? What price range?

      Your materials will cost you something, so will your time. Start out with making one bracelet. Add up how much in beads that was to make, and for string, clasps, anything else that went into making it. And your packaging, if any, how much that costs. Now times that amount by six and that is your base lowest cost to sell it at.

      How is your packaging? Zip lock 'snack' size baggies are good with a folded piece of card stock stapled to the top. Printing on it can be done at Office Depot, they're cheaper than Kinkos. They also have colored card stock. Do you need a piece of card stock inside the baggie to show off the jewelry? Does that piece need to have an image printed on it too? Think about your display ideas--the packaging should look nice but not cost much.

      Now look at it and think is THAT price too low or too high? What can it sell for, realistically. Is it worth that amount? Will people pay that to you to get it for themselves?

      Sometimes you'll be stuck with a design that just doesn't sell. Sometimes you have something that goes ultra fast.

      You should check into any of the online Kidpreneur sites, they're for kids who are going to make their own businesses. Good stuff there.

  47. QUESTION:
    i'm making a necklace for my boyfriend?
    as a sort of late christmas present. I'm going to give him a single artificial black rose and a handmade necklace. The necklace hopefully will be made from small black hearts and a central heart pendant.
    which pendant do you think would look better:
    1)http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=160301457399
    or 2) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Large-Glass-Faceted-Focal-HEART-Pendant-35mm-BLACK_W0QQitemZ380089556808QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Crafts_Beads_CA?hash=item380089556808&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318

    with these beads on the chain?:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=390020124676
    thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      yeah im sorry but if i got this from my girlfriend i would feel loved but i couldnt wear it. sorry, if you wanna buy him a necklace try american eagle they have sweeeet necklaces

  48. QUESTION:
    Lampworking, COE, glass compatibility discern ? my glass rods [canes] got mixed up, how can I tell them apart?
    Please Help Me! Glass Lampworking Bead Artists!

    How can I tell my rods apart? and if I can't, what then?......

    I just came across an old container with 'mixed' glass rods [canes] purchased in 2000
    I have no idea of their compatibilities, their specific COE's,or which company the came from (Bullseye, Effetre, Spectrum, ect..)
    However, I do know the importance of differentiating them, and the results if you don't!
    Is it possible, that there was only one company producing glass for lampworking back then, making the compatibility a guarantee?
    I am unable to contact the the store (out of business) that they were purchased from and ask which company[s] were their suppliers.

    If they are different COE's, how can I tell BEFORE I work with it? Is it possible to 'tell' the COE by holding 2 rods in the flame at the same time and see if they melt about the same rate, or the same way?

    What if I make a bead with two (or more) of the unknown rods, and then anneal the bead by kiln cooling it? Will that strengthen the bead/glass together?

    So far, the only suggestion I've found on-line to tell them apart is by fusing pieces together in a kiln and then examine it under polarized film.
    That's just crazy to think about, especially given the amount of rods I have, I mean THIS must happen a lot to people, what the heck does everyone else do?
    What can I do, short of using them all for single color simple beads?
    I really want to be able to mix and match the rods that I have, and not have to worry that it might explode on impact with someones skin after I give them a handmade necklace as a 'gift' !
    OMG, can you imagine? I shudder, obviously not acceptable!
    So, please help me if you can!
    Thank you so much for reading this! :D

    ps ...and please only answer, if you know. I'm dealing with hot glass here, and mistakes from incorrect advice would really be a bummer! So no joke or guess answers please!

    • ANSWER:

  49. QUESTION:
    where can I find the buyers of Pandora glass beads?
    I am searching the potiencial buyers of Pandora style beads. Who can give me some good idea or useful website for wholesalers of glass beads.
    We are supplier of handmade Lampwork glass beads in China.

    Here is our website: www.wendybeads.com

    Our main products are: colored painted beads, Gold plated and silver core beads, white brass silver plated core beads, sterling silver charms, etc. All beads fits Pandora, Troll, Biagi, Murano & Chamilia bracelets. We also supply chain, bracelet, necklaces, earrings etc.

    I hope to find the wholesalers list of pandora beads

    Thank you

    Best regards,

    Wendy
    Tianjin Wuqing Ruijing Juanhua Factory
    email: wendychu1983@gmail.com
    msn: wendychu1983@hotmail.com

    • ANSWER:
      if you're looking for bulk, you can try firemountaingems.com they usually specialize in bulk beads. if not you can also try etsy.com (lots of independent jewellery designers there).

  50. QUESTION:
    How much is appropriate to spend on your wedding attendants?
    I have been told that I am not spending enough on my bridesmaids for our wedding and I was just wondering what is appropriate... I have already bought them all purses for the day of the wedding. I also handmade them all necklaces, earrings, and a bracelet for the wedding. They are very nice and I have taken many jewelry making classes so they dont look homemade. But I did have to but all the beads and supplies which cost about 0 for all as well as the time to make them. I am paying for their makeup as well. Is that sufficient or do I need to spend more. I have been in several weddings and have not recieved that much from those brides and never thought anything of it until I was planning what to give my girls! PLEASE HELP!
    It is my mom that said that... she feels I should give them something besides stuff for the wedding... but the jewelry is all black and clear crystals... so its definitely something they could wear again!
    It has nothing to do with the money... I just thought I had done quite a bit for them... And I wasnt sure if something else was necessary.

    • ANSWER:
      That's more than I have ever gotten. Pretty much all I have received are a few plastic necklaces or a some manicure sets.

      You're fine.


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