subject: Handmade Jewelry - A Great Home Business [print this page] One of the ways we have always been able to express our individuality is through our clothes and our jewelry. Even ancient man found ways to adorn his body with feathers, inks, rocks and shells. Later on, gold and bronze were turned into heavy necklaces and earrings. Some form of handmade jewelry goes back thousands and thousands of years.
Some of these ancient styles are still very popular. Copies of Egyptian rings, earrings, belts and necklaces are still worn not only in Egypt but all over. In places like Africa where beads have been an important staple in their fashion for years, beaded jewelry has always been popular.
Because beads are easy to work with and very attractive, starting home businesses selling beaded jewelry has been a big hit over the past few years. Beads can be found at local craft shops, online, and from specialty catalogs.
Because beads are easy to work with, many people have started home based jewelry businesses, choosing to work mainly with beads. These items are readily available in craft stores and online. Some of the larger fancier stones and accessories typically need to be special ordered, but for most purposes, you can find almost anything you want in craft stores.
For beginners, there are many books with instructions on simple to difficult items, and resources for where specialty supplies can be purchased, usually online. With a little experience, you can usually start developing your own designs.
Once you have a small inventory, now it's time to show off your new collection. You can either have your own jewelry party, or you can rent a small booth at a local flea market. Depending on your price range, you might even want to recruit some friends and family members to help sell your items at school or work and offer a commission on each piece they sell.
Set up a simple website, too. Add photos of your best work.
by: Michelle Swan
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