The Profesional Jewelry Designer
Are you selling your work? Or just starting to consider it? Here are some great resources for the art of business and the business of art!
A Sense of Security  [offsite link]
Congratulations! You´ve been accepted into every one of the shows you applied for. Now all you have to do is produce sufficient inventory, get your display in order, mail publicity notices to your clients, make travel arrangements, decide where to stay, and - perhaps most importantly of all - figure out how to keep yourself, your belongings, and your work safe and secure during the whole experience.
A Site of Your Own [offsite link]
Once you´ve decided you want to get on the internet, you´ve got some more questions to ask. What, exactly do you need your website to do, and how to go actually setting up shop in cyberspace?
About Fine Art Copyright  [offsite link]
Good information if you want to reproduce fine art images in your work! Advice From Mary Engelbreit On Art Licensing [offsite link]
Lots of good information to get you started! An Introduction To Color Theory  [offsite link]
An online workshop designed to help users learn about or review Color Theory.
Angel Policies for Rubber Stamp Companies [offsite link]
If you use rubber stamps in any jewerly you make to sell, this is an invaluable resource. It lists the links and angel policies (or lack thereof) of almost every rubber stamp maker on the market! Applying To Juried Shows [offsite link]
Juries usually select craftspeople on the basis of the slides of their work. A good slide shows one piece of work that is centered, perfectly focused, and well lit, occupying most of the frame on a plain background. ArtBizCoach [offsite link]
Another business coach dedicated to working with artists. Her website also includes a weekly newsletter, and other motivational freebies. Arts Resource Network [offsite link]
Although located in the Pacific Northwest, this site has a ton of great information about professional development for the artist. BellaOnline´s Business Coach Site
BellaOnline´s own Business Coach site with host Loyce Smallwood! Best Face Forward [offsite link]
Jewelry designing may be all about creativity,
but jewelry sales are all about attitude. Building A Better Business Plan
A reprint of an article I wrote in 2001. Building A Better Business Plan
The new economy requires a new way of thinking about business plans. Check out the fundamentals and a basic model. Business and Babies [offsite link]
Jewelry making mom working from home? When you have kids, the idea of working at home may seem like a perfect solution. But don´t expect everything to be idyllic -- or easy. Copyright For Collage Artists [offsite link]
Great information if you use other peoples images in any of your jewelry! Crafting On The Web [offsite link]
A great article about starting your own sales website! Create Your Own Jewelry Displays
Gorgeous, professional crushed velvet displays for a fraction of the cost! Creating Your OnLine Store With Artella! [offsite link]
Do you want to start selling your jewelry on the web but don´t want all the trouble of setting up your own site? Create your own online store for a set-up fee as low as twenty dollars! Dover Publications [offsite link]
A fantastic source for copyright-free art books. You can use their images in a variety of ways to create jewelry for resale! Finding A Balance [offsite link]
What’s the right mix of art and business for you?
Free E-Book (From Passion to Cash: How to Make Money with Your Love of Decorating and Crafts )  [offsite link]
Make sure you scroll down to the bottom of the page to see the link to download this useful e-book! Fundamentals Of Copyright -- Part 1
Do I need to copyright my jewelry designs??? Fundaments of Copyright -- Part 2
How Do I use other artist’s designs without violating their copyright? General Information On Copyright Issues [offsite link]
Clearinghouse on copyright info with good links! Home Jewelry Business Success Tips [offsite link]
Increase your home jewelry business profits with the proven techniques you´ll find here at this jewelry business resource. Introduction to Metal Clay Jewelry Making
The invention of metal clay has had a strong impact on the world of handmade jewelry design. In this first article in our metal clay series, learn what this product is and whether it's something you’d like to use. Is It Time To Quit Your Day Job? [offsite link]
Even if things are looking bright for your jewelry career, there are some serious questions you need to ask before giving up the safety net of a regular income and benefits. Jewelry Hang Tags and Earring Cards [offsite link]
Make professional looking tags for your projects. Selling And Self Promotion For Jewelry Designers -- A BellaOnline Ebook
The business of art has its own set of rules! Learn how to successfully market and sell your work without compromising your integrity! Selling Art At Online Auction [offsite link]
How do you compete with all the inexpensive mass produced stuff on the market? Selling Silver [offsite link]
Deb Karash created this necklace and earrings set, using sterling silver, copper, brass, and prismacolor. Photo: Larry Sanders.
Hampered by public perception that silver is a poor substitute for pricier metals, artists who work in silver because they love the material are faced with a distinct set of challenges.
So You Wanna Write A Business Plan? [offsite link]
Solid, basic information on targeting angel companies and venture capitalists, avoiding common pitfalls, and writing a fantastic executive summary. Supporting Inspiration [offsite link]
One of a kind is glamourous, but production work pays the bills...and the two can often work together! Taxes and Homework [offsite link]
Whether you work at home or operate a home-based craft business, many expenses are clearly tax deductible. Every artisan can claim deductions for an office in the home even if this is where only administrative or management activities for the business are performed. The Business Of Art [offsite link]
Article archives by Aisling D´Art! The Cheap Art Manifesto [offsite link]
Why keeping your art affordable is so important! The New Leaf: The Official Newsletter Of Authentic Promotion [offsite link]
Want to promote and sell your work as a jewelry design artist without selling your soul? Molly´s free weekly e-letter is one of the best resources available. Be sure to check out all of her available e-books and articles as well! The Price Of Success [offsite link]
Everyone who has ever made the leap from producing jewelry for fun to producing jewelry for profit has struggled with the question of pricing their work. Whether you work with silver, gold, or gemstones, and whether it´s your first craft show or your thousandth sale, you must be able to set a fair price or you won´t be in business for very long. The Small Office/Home Office Space at BellaOnline
BellaOnline´s Small Office/Home Office site with Maria T. Thompson! The Wild, Wild Web [offsite link]
E-commerce is the equivalent of a frontier town - a good place for adventure pioneers to put down stakes Tips For Crafts Booths [offsite link]
Thinking about selling at a craft or art fair? Here are some tips and suggestions. Understanding Public Relations [offsite link]
Ever wonder how a designer got his jewelry on the cover of Lapidary Journal? Or has a column written about her new collection? Or got quoted in an article in which she sounded so intelligent and knowledgeable? Or was chosen to speak at a trade show seminar? All of those things come about because of public relations. Using Images In Your Jewelry Making
Info, projects, and resources for incorporating images in your jewelry designs! What Would You Like To Buy Today? [offsite link]
I´m selling my jewelry and beads on Ebay™! Depending on the extent of your online experience, you reacted to that statement with, a) “Oh, you too?”; b) “Isn´t that hard to do?”; or c) “On what-bay?” Writing an Effective Artists Statement [offsite link]
An artist´s statement should be a one-page portrait that expresses an individual´s artistic vision and inspiration. It´s a key promotional tool in a business where the creative personality behind a piece of work enhances the work´s appeal Your Jewelry Designs Ought To Be In Pictures!
Having a hard time getting crisp, clear images of your work with your camera? Here is a cheap and pain-free alternative! Your Jewelry Ought To Be In Pictures
How to get crisp, clean images of your jewelry for posting on the web Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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