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Handmade Necklace

Handmade Necklace Design

There are many forms of necklace and it is depends on the individual preference. However, there are some types and design of necklace that are very popular and one of them is handmade necklace. The handmade necklaces are very popular today even though the price is rather expensive if compare to other type of the necklace. The most important characteristic of buying handmade one is that there are variety of selections, unlike to one that produce form the factory and commonly are from the same pattern and design. And the best thing of having handmade necklace is that you even can have your own design. There are many shops that provides service for people who want to have their own necklace design, sometime the price of custom made is a lot more expensive, but it also really worth to buy, especially if you are looking for a gift for someone.

However, in this article, we will focus on how the choose the design of the necklace that suit you the most. Here are some tips and factors that have to be taken into account, and also in general perspective, which you can apply no matter which type of the necklace that you are going to buy. The major concern when you are going to buy a necklace is that the design and material as well as the function (how it fits to you) are very important. Even though it is just a small piece of rope and tighten together or it is an expensive jewellery necklace, you have to consider very carefully.

The other most important thing is that you must try on every one of them that you are interested and want to buy. You just can not only look at the design and material. It is also good for you to know the size of your neck so you can estimate the necklace that you are able to wear. However, there is no guarantee that knowing the size of the neck then you will have a perfect match. You must actually try on and look at it on the mirror. Especially if you wish to wear the necklace to match with some of your cloth, then I would suggest you to wear the cloth when you go to the shop and try on both items and see if they are match to each other as you want.

Sometimes, the length of the necklace does not have to fit to the height of the person or the size of the neck at all. It is really depends on the design and fashion of the necklace itself. Some types of necklace have to wear in long fashion. The length of the necklace has to normally reach the stomach and the one that made from small piece of stone and dyed color is also very popular these days.

Here is just the preliminary guide line for some of you who love to wear necklace. And sometimes many of them just ignore very easy and simple step before take decision. It doesn’t have to be fix in style and preference and the guide line presented above is may be the generic one that you can apply for any type of necklace and in any occasion.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    How much is this handmade necklace worth?
    I Plan on selling it on Ebay but I don't know how much I will be able to sell it for.The main stone is coral and it has two stones made of jade and two more which are turquoise.I saw similar necklaces going within 100-200 dollars. The rest of the necklace is made of the same material. Here are the pictures:
    http://s732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/GenEmperor/

    How can I figure out the value for it?

    • ANSWER:
      Very pretty, but I'd check with a dealer... With the economy today you might not be able to get top dollar.

  2. QUESTION:
    How do you make a handmade pendant necklace?
    how do u make a pendant necklace???? like mainly the charm. I see people on etsy who make necklaces with pendants that have pictures on them. how do they do that?

    • ANSWER:
      they buy them at dollar stores

      .

  3. QUESTION:
    Where can I find a genuine baltic amber necklace handmade in Poland?
    I've found several online stores with amber jewelry but I'm looking for genuine Baltic handmade amber jewelry preferably in gold or sterling silver, any suggestions from someone savvy in this subject?

    • ANSWER:
      http://www.nowinska.pl/
      try this site, they are in Poland, but they have English menu.
      Their jewelry is handmade, and they use different kinds of authentic Baltic amber, but I got to warn you, this stuff is expensive, most likely because it is hand made and the quality of amber if very good.
      The other place you can buy is in Poland by the Baltic coast, but I don't think that would be very practical.

  4. QUESTION:
    I have an antique native american, handmade silver necklace and idk how much it's worth. Where can I find out?
    Is there someone or someplace I should contact? It is antique-ish

    • ANSWER:
      An antique jewellery shop, or any other jeweller. They may or may not charge you. Remember, that their quote doesn't guarentee that someone would pay that much for it. I was quoted 0 for a ring, which I couldn't sell anywhere except ebay, for .

  5. QUESTION:
    Where to find necklace/bracelet length chains for handmade jewelry?
    Where can I find necklace and bracelet length sterling sliver & imitation silver chains (or the kind made of chain linked tiny balls, I don't know what their called)? Also the black, suede-looking kind? Where can I find them all in bulk at a preferably discount price than individually?

    If you can tell me where I'll appreciate it SO much, plus the 10 points!

    • ANSWER:
      You can get "ball chain" of various thicknesses, in many hardware stores in bulk quantities, with the connectors to fasten the ends.

      As far as "real" jewelry suppliers, I have been very happy with Rio Grande. They have been in business for many years, and carry ball chain in both sterling silver and in non-precious metal, as well as many other kinds of necklace cordage. They have quantity discounts, the more of one item you buy the less the per item cost.

      While I have not used them as a supplier, some of my friends have been very happy with what they have purchased from Fire Mountain Gems. They also carry the ball chain and cordage that you are looking for, and have a similar quantity discount.

      Good luck

  6. QUESTION:
    what would you be willing to pay for a handmade turquoise and silver necklace at a farmers market/street fair?
    necklace is turquoise nuggets and antique liquid silver, adjustable from 15-18 inches long.what is the most you would pay ? would make you think it must be cheaply made?

    • ANSWER:
      I make my own, so I know that is a fair price. I have looked at the online homemade jewelry site, and they are generally running anywhere from - for handmade necklaces.

  7. QUESTION:
    How much should I be charging for handmade jewelry? I usually charge for a necklace earrings and bracelet.
    People seem to like the items I put together but then they always say I am not charging enough. I want to keep the prices affordable.
    People are actually buying so many that it is getting hard for me to keep up. I am just afraid that if I charge more I will lose some of my clients. I am using metal, glass, plastic and wood. I usually get the items at a pretty good deal but it is time consuming. And I never make the same piece.

    • ANSWER:
      It depends on the price of the raw materials, how long you spent making the items, as well as where you're selling them. Some places you'll want to sell them at , but if you're selling them at an area where you can mark the price up by , then by all means do so.

      Are these people actually buying your stuff or are they just oohing & ahhing over it? If all they're doing is looking & maybe buying one object, then I wouldn't worry about the prices. While I'm sure they mean it, a lot of times people say stuff like that to sound nice.

  8. QUESTION:
    small poem to put with a gift ( handmade necklace with bee pendant)?
    i made a friendship neckalce for me and sum1 and i wanted to put a short poem on the outside of the box any ideas?

    • ANSWER:
      with this gift please dont be reckless, i hope you like this homemade bee necklace.

  9. QUESTION:
    Eriol Hiiragizawa (Cardcaptor Sakura) Clow key necklace pendant, handmade?
    I know that a user on eBay has handmade Clow key necklace pendants and Sakura key necklace pendants up for bid. Just wondering if anyone knew some place I could buy a handmade Eriol key?

    Picture here: http://i28.tinypic.com/wrl3qh.png
    The sun part of the pendant looks too big for the key, but it was because the frame was screencapped when it was changing into a staff. The sun should actually be so much smaller.

    • ANSWER:
      Excellent choice ...

  10. QUESTION:
    Is it illegal to sell handmade necklaces at a yardsale?
    Is there any law against selling homemade crafts at a yardsale?

    • ANSWER:
      No! I can't think of anything you can't sell at a yard sale, except for pirated movies and music, and of course drug paraphernalia.

  11. QUESTION:
    Wheres a good place to buy custom handmade and unique necklaces or bracelets?
    One of my friends' 18th bday is coming up. Basically we all want to pitch in to get her a necklace with her birthstone on it, and with a lot of embellishment/decorations

    What's a good trustworthy site to do this? Money is a little tight but we're willing to pitch in if we need to.

    All suggestions are welcome. Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      Definitely Etsy.
      http://www.etsy.com/category/jewelry/necklace
      http://www.etsy.com/category/jewelry/bracelet

  12. 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

  13. QUESTION:
    How much should I start bidding on this handmade custom hello kitty necklace on E-bay?
    How much should I start the bidding at (on ebay) for this handmade custom hello kitty hears&bows necklace?

    INFO:
    You will get the necklace in your choice of color (there are four options - light pink, red, yellow, and light blue)

    It has 5 plastic charms on a silver-plated 18 inch chain with a spring ring clasp.

    PICTURES THAT WILL BE UP WITH IT:
    Examples of colors/design: http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/hostnaomi-chan/hkneck4.png
    Example of it being worn (in light pink): http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/hostnaomi-chan/hkneck3.png
    This will be my first sale on this e-bay account however I did inform bidders that I have another account that I've been using for years and told them the username because i know people are uneasy about buying from someone with no ratings.
    The chain was only a dollar or so because I bought it in a pack of a few chains. The plastic used to make them is like 15 dollars for 10 8.5x11 sheets. One set of charms for this necklace takes up half a page.

    RESPONSES:
    @ DragonBS - Um that's lower than it costs for even the chain alone XD
    @ Randy - Wow, informative -sarcasm-
    @ Koko - hehe Want a link when I list it?
    @ Golden - D: What? Nooo. I made it.
    @ Everyone else - Thank you for your help! C:
    I think I'll be starting it at around 5.60 RANDOM AMOUNT C: ^^ (minus the fees that would give me 5.11 I think.

    • ANSWER:
      from the dollar store? mark it [FAQ-ANSWER].99.

  14. 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.

  15. QUESTION:
    i have a handmade silver link necklace and earring set with porcelain inlaid it has diamonds on the necklace
    the necklace and the earrings has a drawing on the porcelain inlaid.the back of the set looks like it has some kind of black silver or a dark silver glaze

    • ANSWER:
      What is the question?

  16. QUESTION:
    How can we find Handmade Jewelry Gifts Sales Representatives and Handcrafted Jewelry Distributors?
    Handmade jewelry, unique jewelry, wholesale jewelry unique gifts handcrafted by Copper Reflections artisans in large selections of handmade earrings, handmade bracelets, necklaces, rings, lockets and many more in animal jewelry, wildlife jewelry, Native American jewelry designs. Find horse jewelry, dolphin jewelry, hummingbird jewelry, butterfly jewelry, cat jewelry and dragonfly jewelry. Great source for handmade jewelry and unique gift ideas since 1985. We are looking for distributors for our unique jewelry.

    • ANSWER:
      I know Esources publishes the Internet’s largest directory of verified wholesalers and dropshippers from all over the world including the USA, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Australia, Hong Kong, China etc.

      Try:

      http://www.esources.co.uk/search-suppliers/Handmade-jewelry/

      or

      http://www.esources.co.uk/wholesale-suppliers/15/

      You will find all the verified handmade jewelry wholesalers you need there.

  17. QUESTION:
    how much would you pay for these handmade Accessories (necklace)!?
    I make them in 1 week- or less and in different styles , I also take orders ! so If you like it tell me (they are my first ) and i have many in different Colors and styles
    Oh and write what you liked in those and what you disliked
    http://s918.photobucket.com/albums/ad22/babolsaaaaa/?action=view&current=CIMG4485.jpg
    http://s918.photobucket.com/albums/ad22/babolsaaaaa/?action=view&current=CIMG4487.jpg
    http://s918.photobucket.com/albums/ad22/babolsaaaaa/?action=view&current=CIMG4489.jpg
    http://s918.photobucket.com/albums/ad22/babolsaaaaa/?action=view&current=CIMG4490.jpg
    http://s918.photobucket.com/albums/ad22/babolsaaaaa/?action=view&current=CIMG4492.jpg
    http://s918.photobucket.com/albums/ad22/babolsaaaaa/?action=view&current=CIMG4493.jpg
    http://s918.photobucket.com/albums/ad22/babolsaaaaa/?action=view&current=CIMG4494.jpg
    http://s918.photobucket.com/albums/ad22/babolsaaaaa/?action=view&current=CIMG4495.jpg
    http://s918.photobucket.com/albums/ad22/babolsaaaaa/?action=view&current=CIMG4496.jpg
    http://s918.photobucket.com/albums/ad22/babolsaaaaa/?action=view&current=CIMG4497.jpg

    • ANSWER:
      honestly? i dont like any of them at all. so i wouldnt pay anything for them

      the first couple are just weird, and the last few longer ones look like you just braided a bunch of yarn and stuck a flower on it. if i wanted to look like i was wearing braided yarn, i could go get a bunch from a craft store for like, two dollars.

      like, yeah they are handmade and all, so i know they are going to look a little rough, but what was the rush to get them done in a week? some of them look like they are about to fall apart.

      im sorry, i just dont like any of them, they wouldnt match even one single thing i wear, and if i really wanted one i could probably make it for cheaper than you would charge me

      edit: ok, someone else said it first, so now i dont feel bad saying it. they do look tribal. the very first thing i thought of when i saw them is those african tribesmen who wear the red sarong things and those big colorful neck things. i have nothing against those dudes, they are down there doing their thing or whatever, but even their necklaces look better and they live in a dessert with no craft stores to speak of

      edit again: i showed my boss and she said the first ones look like part of a costume, and the second longer ones look like a scarf got shrunk in the wash

  18. 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

  19. QUESTION:
    Is the jewelry on hemp necklace store (www.hempnecklacestore.com) handmade and should I order from them?
    I was trying to find some handmade, high quality hemp jewelry and I noticed that hemp necklace store (www.hempnecklacestore.com) comes up a lot on the search. I looked at their website, and no where on there does it say that it is handmade. I hope that a non-handmade site would not be the most popular hemp jewelry store. Then again, I can't think of another way to make hemp jewelry other than by hand. Does anyone have some info about this?

    • ANSWER:
      I too love handmade eco-friendly jewelry, and I once ordered from hemp necklace store. I found their products to be of very cheap quality and the customer service to be lacking. After doing some research, I learned that they just buy mass produced made in China hemp jewelry and re-sell it. Here is my proof:

      These necklaces - http://www.hempnecklacestore.com/36-flower-hemp-necklaces

      are also on this website which is an import site and much cheaper.

      http://www.allfungifts.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage-ask.tpl&product_id=1299&category_id=181&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=7

      and after looking around allfungifts.com you will find that much of the jewelry on hemp necklace store is just bought there and re-sold.

  20. QUESTION:
    Looking for nice handmade necklaces that are fairly priced?
    check out by ebay name sandragreen07 for a few of my designs!

    • ANSWER:

  21. QUESTION:
    How to attach a circular object to wear as a necklace?
    I got this really unique dream catcher necklace off of eBay but it's handmade and not very good quality. All it is is a small dreamcatcher tied to a string that could be adjusted.. Today it broke. I got the dreamcatcher back onto the string but I'm
    not sure how to tie the ends together so it won't fall of while I'm wearing it.
    Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      We'd have to see it. In lieu of this, ask your dad, boyfriend or husband or take it to a jeweler.

  22. 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.

  23. QUESTION:
    is there a website were u can sell ur handmade goods for free?
    like handmade bracelets, necklaces and stuff u make u know. anything will help thanks

    • ANSWER:
      yeah i think you meant ETSY.COM

  24. 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?

  25. QUESTION:
    What is a good name for my handmade jewelry website?
    I am creating a website where I will be selling handmade jewelry. I'll have necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, and maybe be doing some kids jewelry too. I need a good name for the website. I don't want anything corny or silly. Just something catchy and also will explain what it is I'm selling. Please give me any ideas you have.

    • ANSWER:
      How about ""Precious and Few"
      (it's from a song by Climax)
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAxxXPDyY4I

      Someone already owns the domain preciousandfew.com but it seems precious-n-few.com is available
      (Of course the moment some b****** sees this he'll register it & try to sell it to you...)
      http://whois.domaintools.com/precious-n-few.com

      My site is called Om Jewelry (http://omjewelry.net)
      You really ought to get a domain name!
      They're about 10 bucks a year.

  26. QUESTION:
    What is too expensive/etc for jewelry to wear to high school?
    I just got a necklace for Christmas that looks like a silver key, I think it only cost from Kohls. My question is, where do you think the line is for what you can wear to school? I never ever wear jewelry except handmade necklaces and stuff so I'm kind of clueless. =P

    • ANSWER:
      To be honest i don't really think there's a line with expensive jewellery that you can wear to school. I think it depends on if the jewellery makes you look to accessorised for school(:

  27. QUESTION:
    what are the legal limitations to selling handmade jewelry at the side of the road?
    Or at the beach. Is the law different in different states? im in california. I see the homeless selling little handmade items on the pier...is it legal for them? i just want to set up a table and sell necklaces that I learned to make from a class i took. any advice?

    • ANSWER:
      You want to set up shop to compete with homeless people. How kindhearted.

  28. QUESTION:
    Can you help me out with keywords for Handmade Jewelry?
    I want to advertise my handmade jewelry with Google Adwords but I can't come up with keywords other than handmade jewelry, necklaces, earrings. Help me out anyone?

    You can see the jewelry I make here for help

    http://www.etsy.com/shop/pandyamy?show_panel=true

    • ANSWER:
      Hello,

      Please visit the adwords keyword tool page below, it should help you get started. Once you get a few words and a small adwords campaign you will start to come up with more ideas and better keywords. Best of luck !!

      https://adwords.google.com/select/KeywordToolExternal

      Please visit our website www.212DIAMONDCITY.com for excellent diamond jewelery starting at extremely low prices.

  29. QUESTION:
    What are some good cute handmade or personal gifts i could make for my girlfriend?
    I bought my girlfriend a very nice necklace and some clothes i know she wanted for christmas already. But i also i want to make her something, something that she would like. She is 17 years old..any ideas?

    • ANSWER:
      Draw a picture. For sure. Some sort of hand sketch with some meaning behind it like a place you have been with her.

  30. QUESTION:
    How much should I charge for my handmade jewelry?
    I make jewelry and I'm going to sell it at my community center's flea market. I'm 14, and I don't use anything expensive when I make my jewelry, no diamonds, real pearls, or anything like that. But, the jewelry does look really nice and I think a lot of people will want to buy it. But I don't know what to price them at.
    Could you tell me how much I should price a...
    -necklace
    -bracelet
    -earrings

    Thank you!
    Sorry I don't have pictures but I just need an idea.

    • ANSWER:
      Obviously, I think you should first work out how much it COST to make each item and start from there. I also think the prices should vary a bit, depending on the size, materials used etc. I don't think people would want to pay too much for handmade jewelery at a market. Maybe you could get £3-£5 for some earrings, £4-£6 for a bracelet and about £6-£8 for a necklace. Obviously I haven't seen your jewelery (some pictures would have helped). Also, you could try making friendship bracelets or something like that for little kids and selling them for like 50p. Alternatively, you could just suggest people make an offer and you could "barter" with them. If it goes well, maybe next time you could make a lot more jewelery aimed at different people and you could try using different materials to make more profit.
      Hope this helped and good luck!

  31. QUESTION:
    Do I need a business license to sell handmade items online?
    I make a lot of crafts... Necklaces, picture frames, sewing, knitting, I paint, sculpt, carve, etc, etc, etc. My question is: Can I sell my handmade items and my art online without needing to have a business license if I use a place like paypal to make transactions?

    • ANSWER:
      I'm fairly sure you can. The problem is that you are personally liable, so if (for instance), your picture frame breaks and falls off the wall and lands on their head, they can sue YOU for the damages and take all of your personal assets (like your house or your retirement account.) Now, I don't think it's very likely that that would happen, but the fact is that the possibility does exist. If you incorporate a business (at least with certain kinds of business incorporations), they can't sue you, they can only sue the company--which means they can only take the assets that are in the company's bank account.

  32. QUESTION:
    Is 70 centimeters too long for a necklace?
    I'm planning on ordering a necklace online the chain seems unusually long.. is it just me or does it seem really long? I want to make sure its good cause im ordering and its from germany so I'm a little unsure.

    this is it.
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/60513579/the-impressionist-vintage-necklace?ref=sr_gallery_3&ga_search_query=van+gogh&ga_page=1&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade

    • ANSWER:

  33. 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.

  34. QUESTION:
    How can I make necklace charms?
    I'd like to find a tutorial for handmade necklace charms. But, I don't know exactly what I want to make or what options there are for jewelry making so I don't know what to look for. I'd like to make silhouettes of my pets to wear around my neck so maybe cut copper or something? I've never made my own jewelry so I'm not familiar but I'm sure I could teach myself. Any suggestions of what I could search for or helpful links? I'd like to know what options there are out there for necklace crafts.

    • ANSWER:
      If you want to make metal charms you might investigate metalsmithing:
      http://metalsmithinghowto.com/index.php?option=com_contact&Itemid=3

      An easier and less expensive way would be to make charms out of polymer clay, which comes in metallic colors. Here's a site that sells molds to form the charms.
      http://www.kraftylady.com.au/design_team/projects/fcmisc_jewel.html

      And here's some how to's on working with polymer clay.http://www.sculpey.com/tutorials.asp

      Have fun!

  35. 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

  36. 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.

  37. QUESTION:
    Would this necklace look good with just a singlet and jeans?
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/56873572/peacock-feather-necklace?ref=sr_gallery_40&ga_search_query=gypsy&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=27&order=&includes%5B0%5D=tags&includes%5B1%5D=title

    A plain navy blue singlet and jeans would that look ok?

    • ANSWER:
      are you crazy? hunny you knoooow tht would look good.
      its very creative looking too. i kinda wanna steal it from u lol

  38. QUESTION:
    What should I get my boyfriend for our 1 year anniversary?
    He's great at gift-giving. He always gives gifts with meaning, like a handmade blanket, necklace, or a stuffed animal elephant. They are always perfect! Im really bad at gift giving. He is so sweet and sensitive. Does anyone have any ideas?

    • ANSWER:
      You may want to look into getting him a nice blanket that is as warm as you are. At bodoblankets.com for every blanket sold one is donated to charity and they are 100% made in the USA. It's a great story and a great gift. You can get traditional blankets or turn a photo of the two of you into a blanket as well.

  39. 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

  40. 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.

  41. 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.

  42. QUESTION:
    How can i make handmade jewelry?
    Im sure this question has been asked before, but i have more questions.
    What materials do i buy when making those cupcake necklaces?
    How much does it cost to buy in bulk?
    and where can i buy it from? wal-mart, hobby lobby, michaels, meijer...etc?

    If you can answer any of these questions...can you give me a link or instructions on what i do after i have finished... like heating up in oven or whatever youre supposed to do?

    • ANSWER:
      Ooh, actually... Walmart has this new section in the store where you can buy kits of combinations of bracelets, necklaces, and earrings, for like around . I just got a couple of kits recently and tried them out. They take patience and a bit of time... but they look great when they're done.

      It comes with instructions, all the beads and supplies that you need to make everything it includes. They're actually pretty cool to make, and some of them look like you bought them, and don't look overly cheap. You don't have to use any ovens, or anything.

      That particular section in the store also has individual packs of beads, wire, pliers and other supplies that you can purchase to make up your own patterns and create whatever you like. The aisle has like ideas in pamphlets, and pictures of examples in that very aisle, and stuff you can take if you're not overly creative in that department.

      I hope you can find the section in the store... they're really fun to make!

      Hope that helps!

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  43. QUESTION:
    Is it illegal to sell handmade crafts from you car?
    Hi, I aspire to sell my handmade jewelry and I am wondering if for a start I could just drive down to Morehead Beach in North Carolina and sell my crafts from the back of my hatch back? I dont know what the legalities are although i tried looking it up havent gotten a good answer yet. I dont have a huge operation going on here just about 2 dozen handmade necklaces and bracelets. Thanks for reading I hope Im able to do this lol.

    -Casey

    • ANSWER:
      You will need a license to sell on any beach. also you need more than2 dozen of the items you have made. I would suggest you look for a craft fair or swap meet to start. There you do not need a license because most are for the weekend only. You would rent a table or a spot to set up your own table. going to the beach I would suggest you call the county courthouse in that area. You can also look it up online. Go to North Carolina.gov, Morehead Beach.org,etc.

  44. QUESTION:
    Where Can I Sell My Products Without Paying a Fee?
    I make handmade necklaces and would like to be bale to market them over the internet. Where can I do that without paying, a monthly site fee, (or a very low fee)?

    • ANSWER:
      freeweds.com

  45. QUESTION:
    Whats a good name for my website where im selling handmade jewelry?
    Its going to be all kinds of jewelry, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings, and some kids jewelry too. I need a good name for the site. I don't want anything cheesy though. I want something simple but catchy.

    • ANSWER:
      jingles?lol
      (your name)'s world/jewelry/place/steals
      vibrantvibes
      secretsells
      sorry im not good at these :P
      but hopefully those gave u some ideas of ur own?
      i hope so! good luck!

  46. 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!

  47. QUESTION:
    I don't have a credit card but I want to sell things online will the below idea work and how?
    I want to sell handmade necklaces online but I don't have a credit card ((or bank account)). I mentioned this to my friend who has a debit card. She offered me the use of her card, but I don't know how to do this. Would everything have to be sent to her, would we have to get a paypal account for this? please, ANY advice you have would be great.

    • ANSWER:
      No that won't work. She would have to set up a paypal account with her credit card, and then give the proceeds to you. But since you have so many questions, i think you are both probably under-aged to use pay pal legitimately. Go to their web site and read up on how to sign up and use the service.

  48. 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!

  49. QUESTION:
    What is a good name for someone that makes handmade jewelry?
    I want to know what is a catchy, but not crazy name. I am making business cards (for when I send my stuff), everything is done, but I realized I don't have a name. Well, I am making necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. I have no particular style, and my actual name is Raven, So I wanted something to do with my name, but nothing plain like Raven's Designs, or something like that. Thank You!!!

    • ANSWER:
      Black. (Raven is also a black hair color.)
      Divine Designs.
      Raven of the Rings.
      Bijoux.

      Good luck with your business! :)

  50. 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.


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