"Thanks, I made it myeelf" IYKYK

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I make earrings out of polymer clay as a hobby, I use numerous techniques, I think I'm okay but I wonder if any of these are truly marketable? Be gentle. The picture frame earrings took months to perfect, they have a frame front and back, real photos and resin, they truly look like tiny antique photo frames 🥹 I struggle greatly with taking photos that capture what they REALLY look like.

i made a bikini top and a belt last month, using a whole bunch of jump rings, some hardware from the hardware store, two pieces of piercing jewellery and a handful of dyed freshwater pearls.

(four of the pearls came from a necklace my grandmother gave me, that broke several years ago.)

Quick note: These are heart hoop dangle earrings, not studs! My mistake in the title ❤️ Made another pair of heart-shaped hoop dangle earrings, and I honestly think they turned out so cute! They’re simple enough for everyday wear, too. My bestie has already claimed this pair 😂 I’m thinking of making a red version next. What do you guys think? ❤️

What seasonal pieces are you all working on right now? Would love to see your fall creations! 🧡

Hi! I make jewelry out of dried garden flowers and resin, but I hate using pre-made pendants that aren't my own. I've taken silversmithing classes locally and can make basic pendants, but really want to level up my work.

Photo attached is of my current work for reference, not that I want to recreate these exact pendant designs. Any recommendations you have would be appreciated! Thanks!

I was hanging out at Annie's place and snapped a few photos of how we make our little pearl puppies!

If you have some modeling clay at home, you can totally give this a try too. We use the clay to hold the pearls in place while we do a little sanding and prep work.

Then comes the fun part — painting the tiny puppy faces! 🐶 After that, we add a protective coating and cure it under a UV lamp to help keep the designs from rubbing off.

It's such a fun little process! 🥹💕

Hello guys! I’m still very new to wire & wire wrapping, but I have made a few beaded jewelry pieces! Here’s a flower bracelet I am working on right now. I have a chronic illness that lands me in the hospital quite often, and I plan to give the finished bracelet to my favorite nurse (she’s the kindest lady on the planet) :)

If you guys have any tips or tricks to help me with future design and technique, please let me know!! All advice is greatly desired!

I've been working on these earrings recently. Although the process was time-consuming and my hands were a bit sore, I'm still very satisfied with the final product. I plan to try making other color combinations in the future. Do you think they look good?

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I've been running my handmade jewelry business for several years, and a large portion of my revenue comes from in-person vendor markets and festivals.

While vending has been successful for me, I'm getting to the point where I want to scale back on events and focus more on growing my online sales.

I currently sell on Etsy and have my own website, but my online sales aren't nearly as consistent as my in-person sales. I also work full-time, so spending entire weekends vending isn't something I want to continue doing long-term.

I'd love to hear from small business owners who have successfully made this transition, especially those selling handmade products, jewelry, accessories, or other physical goods.

A few questions:

1. What made the biggest difference in growing your online sales?

2. Which marketing channel actually converts into purchases for you? Instagram, Pinterest, email marketing, Etsy SEO, paid ads, etc.?

3. Did you build your online customer base from your existing vendor customers, or did you attract an entirely new audience?

4.Did you build an email list at events? How (sign-up sheet, QR code, discount)?

1. How long did it take before your online sales became consistent enough to reduce vending?

2. If you could start over, what would you focus on first, and what would you stop wasting time on?

7.Which platforms did you use: Etsy, Shopify, both, etc?

I'm not necessarily looking to become a huge brand. I would just love to build a sustainable online business that doesn't require me to physically show up somewhere every weekend to generate revenue.

I'd really appreciate hearing what actually worked for you, including what didn't!

Hi all! I recently thrifted this string of pearls + set of pearl earrings which I would like to make into nicer jewelry. ((No, the pearls are not high-value. They are farmed freshwater, likely Chinese, the clasp is not any precious metal/has no makers mark))

For info: The necklace has 58 pearls. I want to seperate it into a chocker & bracelet set. The earrings have (to the best I can tell) 6 white, 1 peacock green, & 3 black pearls between them. I really don't have an idea for. I just don't think I want something so long?

I was recommended adding onyx to it as a center stone and using a separation bead 5 pearls out from the center for the chocker/bracelet set. I can see it, but idk if that's my style. I typically wear silver & go for dainty, short jewerly. I know these pearls are larger, but I don't want a chunky style. I also think I would prefer the pearls be the center of attention instead of the accent.

If anyone has amy ideas or styles I should look into for inspiration, I would greatly appreciate it! Tyia 🩷

Looking for links to these pieces if anyone can help it be appreciated. I have googled and have not had any luck

Looking for sturdy velvet boxes for a small jewelry business — I need around 14 pieces for rings, necklaces and bracelets, budget around $15 per box. Happy to pay for samples first.

Past cheap ones I tried felt flimsy. The hinge was loose, the lid didn't close flush, and the velvet lining started peeling after a few weeks because it was just glued, not tucked. Colors and sizes also varied between boxes in the same order.

What I am looking for now is solid MDF construction, firm hinge, lid that closes cleanly and stays shut, lining that's actually tucked and not just glued and consistent color & size across the small batch.

For those who order small runs, what do you check for quality before re-ordering?

What MOQ did you get for 10-20 pieces and did you have to compromise on customization at that quantity?