Jewelry Shows and Parties

I got in touch with this panel of experienced jewelry artists, and I asked each of them: “What’s one thing you wish you’d known when you first started selling your work at events?” Their generous answers are a treasure trove of tips and experience: ———— Karen Wolffis: How much work and effort goes into a [...]

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Dr. David Weiman recently surveyed jewelry artists about their experiences in selling jewelry during the holiday season. His associate editor, Margaret LeFevre, will be writing up the full results of this survey for Dr. Dave’s Jewelry Selling Insights newsletter. To access Margaret’s writeup you’ll need to subscribe to his newsletter if you haven’t already. (Disclosure: Dr. David [...]

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In this week’s issue of my Jewelry Business Success News ezine, I shared one of the great experiences I’ve had with doing jewelry shows at an assisted living center for elderly people. I highly recommend giving this type of show a try. In addition to having a good selling venue, you’re also providing a wonderful service [...]

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Two experienced jewelry artists, Cheryl Feyen and Jeanette Ivins, sent in some excellent insights on doing outdoor shows. Their helpful tips are in response to the question-and-answer article I published in my newsletter last week, where a jewelry artist asked, “There is a big show coming up, and they guarantee at least 5 thousand visitors [...]

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Jewelry marketing guru Dr. David Weiman is offering a free copy of his 10-page “Profitable Jewelry Selling Home Parties” report to jewelry artists who take a moment to participate in his survey. David’s survey takes about 5 minutes to complete, and it asks questions on how you market your handmade jewelry: Take David Weiman’s Survey [...]

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How I went from two hours to set up my jewelry booth to 30 minutes to set it up. Includes all the elements I use in my display.

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Prepare to rock when you exhibit your work at art festivals, with more tips from cloisonne enamel jeweler Janie Ellington.

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