| The home business is not a easy one to follow as | | | | and far between. Knowing someone in the |
| one might think. It requires more time and energy | | | | business is a real plus. If you are good terms with |
| than a 8 hour day job. Most people think all you | | | | them,then they might give you a break. |
| need is a product even though this is important | | | | Going to shows is a disaster because there is |
| but having one that people like is another. | | | | usually more people there with the same crafts |
| Pricing is another obstacle to over come. Most | | | | and this causes conflict with the value of the item. |
| people think that if it is handmade it is not worth | | | | Going to a area where there is little competition is |
| as much as one bought in a store. Even though | | | | the answer. This way you can sell more at a |
| there is more time put in a handcrafted | | | | more reasonable price and feel you are getting |
| piece,most individuals think it is not as valuable. | | | | something for the efforts that was put into the |
| Sure it's not a diamond or ruby,but the stones | | | | project. Finding these places can be difficult. All |
| are not cheep. The beads themselves are not | | | | you can do is try and hope for the best. |
| cheep either. Then you have the other materials | | | | Knowing the product is essential because you |
| that is needed to put a piece together. There is | | | | need to know exactly what the materials are and |
| the wire and the clasp. Not to mention the tools | | | | how much they cost to obtain them. This helps in |
| that is required to make a necklace and the time | | | | setting a price. Don't give your stuff away. You |
| is valuable as well. A necklace that cost 20. 00 | | | | have invested your money and time in the art |
| dollars for the materials can't be sold for 10. 00 | | | | and therefore you should be rewarded for at |
| dollars or you would go bust in just the materials | | | | least most of the investment. However,there are |
| alone. So, when pricing your master piece include | | | | times when a cut in the price maybe necessary |
| the materials that is required to make the thing. | | | | depending on how badly you need the money. |
| You can't get anything for your time unless you | | | | People seem to know when these times are and |
| find a good place to sell at a price where you can | | | | may take advantage of the situation. |
| include these things. | | | | Don't get discouraged at the down times of sales. |
| Going to consignment shops can be a grave | | | | Keep on searching for new and inventive way to |
| disappointment because when they get their | | | | sell the articles that is in your possession. |
| share there is not enough left to cover your cost. | | | | There are also times when you think you have a |
| Usually they want 20% of the sale price. | | | | master piece when in reality it is only a daily |
| Therefore,the price ends up being too high and | | | | fixture. |
| individuals just don't want to pay that for them. | | | | Ask others for their op-ion and how they feel |
| Finding a place to sell your artisan jewelry is very | | | | about it. Knowing the truth is more valuable than |
| difficult. | | | | living a lie. Either you have talent in the field of |
| The flea markets is not one to go to if a fixed | | | | crafting or you don't. If one field is not for |
| price is desired. The folks at these places want | | | | you,pick another one that is in your interest. Don't |
| something for nothing almost. They refuse to give | | | | let it get you down. Keep striving for excellence. |
| you the amount that is requested. This is very | | | | This will pay off in the long run. |
| discouraging to the one who is seeking to sell the | | | | Research is a asset and prove to be a plus in |
| item. | | | | your corner. Knowing what the products are and |
| Jewelry stores sometimes will sell the items for | | | | how much they are worth can put a boost in the |
| you at a descent percentage but they are few | | | | sales that is generated. |