| Handmade jewelry is more than a trend. It is an | | | | create anything the see in their minds! A friend of |
| opportunity to give your customers a unique | | | | mine at etsy.com/smallbookcompany creates tiny |
| one-of-a-kind piece that is guaranteed not to be | | | | paper jewelry earrings that look like novels. My |
| on the wrist of their neighbor by next week. It | | | | friend Mei Pak of Tiny Hands creates tasty little |
| gives you the chance to offer a niche' item that is | | | | earrings that look like cupcakes and hot dogs. This |
| sure to please whether it is made by you or | | | | is the kind of stuff that stores owner just can't |
| purchased for resale. More and more handmade | | | | find from imports and resell lines. But when they |
| artists are creating works of art that exciting | | | | advertise those special little items to their |
| store owners and website visitors. | | | | customers, it automatically sets them apart from |
| Handmade jewelry can include lampworked glass, | | | | the rest of the local pack. |
| kiln slumped glass, hammered metals, polymer | | | | I sold lampworked nautical jewelry for |
| clay beads and carved wood and bone. They can | | | | years...dolphins, sea turtles, manatees and sharks. |
| include wire wrapped gemstones, gold and silver | | | | The entire aspect of presenting a handmade line |
| smithing and even recycled eco jewelry. No | | | | to my wholesale customers thrilled them to death. |
| matter what kind medium the materials are | | | | In the midst of tons of imported jewelry, they |
| worked in, it is a great draw for stores and | | | | were happy to have a unique and individual |
| consumers that's unique and attractive. | | | | addition to their stores. |
| Handmade jewelry artists have the freedom to | | | | |