Bead Jewelry Blog

Cool Tools For Jewelry Making

Laura Kay — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:06:05 +0000

Here are some clever and affordable jewelry making tools that really can really help the beginner or expert jewelry maker.

Should You Start Your Own Jewelry Business?

Laura Kay — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:53:47 +0000

While there is no magic formula for being successful at jewelry making, there are some traits you should possess if you want to start your own jewelry business...

Making Men’s Jewelry

Laura Kay — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 10:40:06 +0000

More and more men are wearing jewelry these days, but there are some special considerations to think about when making men's jewelry.

How To Name Your Jewelry Business

Laura Kay — Tue, 19 May 2009 10:16:44 +0000

One of the most difficult and most important decisions you'll make when you start making your own jewelry is what to name your jewelry business. Naming your jewelry business can be a deeply personal decision and one which you may have to live with for many years.

Unique and Functional Mother’s Day Jewelry

Laura Kay — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:58:26 +0000

Moms today are busy and deserve to given beautiful jewelry that makes life easier!

How To Name Your Handcrafted Bead Jewelry

Laura Kay — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:01:07 +0000

Do you name the bead jewelry pieces you make, whether they're for yourself or for sale? It could increase your sales...

When Making Seasonal Beaded Jewelry You Have To Plan Ahead

Laura Kay — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 16:55:58 +0000

It’s just about April, so are you working on your Fourth of July beaded jewelry yet? Yes, I know it’s still cold and rainy in most parts of the country and summer still seems a long way off, but if you’re going to make enough jewelry for any craft shows and fairs this year, then you [...]

The Three Creative B’s of Making Bead Jewelry

Laura Kay — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:11:51 +0000

I don’t teach formal classes in how to make beaded jewelry, but I do sometimes sit down with friends or family members and explain some of the basics of how to put together a piece of bead jewelry. Technical skills aside, I find that some people simply get “stuck” on how to put together [...]

Unique Hand Made Murano Glass Beads and Jewelry

Laura Kay — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:10:07 +0000

I’ve made a lot of different types of glass and bead jewelry over the years, but lately I’ve been turning away from some of the more mass produced beads for jewelry that I normally use and looking to buy or make some unique hand made beads to really add some visual interest to the jewelry [...]

How to Recession-Proof Your Bead Jewelry Business

Laura Kay — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:33:44 +0000

A lot of bead jewelry artists who are just getting started selling their jewelry are nervous and anxious about the idea of starting a home jewelry business in the midst of an economic recession with no clear end in sight. Those who have established jewelry and beading businesses are also feeling an economic pinch [...]