subject: Ways to Start Selling Handcrafted Jewelry Handmade Earrings Bracelets [print this page] Ways to Start Selling Handcrafted Jewelry Handmade Earrings Bracelets
Your most important step starting to sell handcrafted jewelry is to create unique handmade jewelry that you do not see every where. Finding you own niche market and expressing your individual style creatively is the foundation of making your handcrafted jewelry business successful. Experimenting with unusual materials and different techniques until you find the right combination that suits you and your customers. Successful handmade jewelry artists have their own distinctive flair that is recognizable and much sought after.
Decide if there is a way you can modify your handmade jewelry to meet the needs of a particular niche market. For example, you could design a line of handcrafted jewelry sets for brides which match bridal gowns or bridesmaid dresses. The bridal stores in your area would love to see what you have to offer and would buy at wholesale jewelry prices or agree to sell them on consignment.
Always consider how easily you can make a product and how reasonable the price will be. Roughly guess how much a pair of handmade earrings costs you to actually create. At this point do not consider your time. The more you make the faster you will get. If you want an hourly wage for your time you are dreaming. Your cost times two for your wholesale jewelry price and for your retail price double that again is the general rule. Look at other handcrafted jewelry artisans sales of similar products for pricing. Check out the price range and styles that sell best for them.
The home jewelry party business is growing by leaps and bounds. The home party business is a great way to sell your jewelry because you have no competition. When you display at a show your potential customer can be distracted by all the other jewelry vendors resulting in fewer sales for you. At a home party, you have their undivided attention.
Local craft fairs are a great way to start in the handmade jewelry business. Your local Chamber of Commerce will have an event schedule for your area. Talk with other craftspeople to find other craft shows that would be worthwhile. See which items sell well and what other items or designs your customers are looking for and try to focus on their needs.
Internet websites for handcrafted jewelry artists are easy to set up for free or relatively inexpensive pages at many handmade specialty sites. Building an online presence can take a lot of time and effort which will be worthwhile eventually. Do not depend on immediate sales as it takes time to become established online.
Not every show will be a huge success but little by little you will get the experience you need to know to make your handmade jewelry business a success. For those of you who want to focus just on business, there are many wholesale jewelry suppliers who specialize in handmade jewelry and artisan handcrafted jewelry. If you think your customers would like their wholesale jewelry products place a minimum order and give them a try. Whether it is animal jewelry, western jewelry, nature jewelry or Native jewelry themes, you are sure to find wholesale jewelry suppliers who have the perfect handmade jewelry for your target market.
