jewelllery making for 2010

yukkibear

I haven't posted for ages, but I do try to keep up with the reading of the thread. I think Folksy is a good place to start with the selling. Jewellery is a saturated market so we are always competing harder than everyone else which is a shame.

I've also got my own website (link in profile if anyone wants a nosey). Only just started that and it's slow but I'm hoping time will help.

Jo_F

I mostly use my website, I think I have a misi shop, but haven't done anything on there for a while, I also think I have a folksy shop.

Other sales come from doing craft fairs, and word of mouth.

I am going to try my hand at wire weaving later ( makes a change from my usual wirework, just hope it goes better than my first attempts at chainmaille)

Crafty_JuJu

Afternoon everyone

I have shop on Folksy, DaWanda & my Facebook Fan page has a shop too, I'm thinking of opening a shop on Esty too...but not yet. I feel word of mouth has worked best for me so far

I've just blogged a new collection I put together last night if you'd like a nosey I've called it 'Come On England' I'd love your opinions on them x

VikkiJD

Thanks for the advice, have just opened a folksy shop and a page on facebook, although i do think all of my friends are going to think im a bit weird for doing so!

My problem is that i dont have much confidence in myself, but i suppose you gotta put yourself out there!

Will take a look at your blog again CraftyJuJu your pieces are always so nice!

samanthalvsben

whats your facebook page called vikkiJD? I made a bag charm last night whilst watching Britains Got Talent Here it is



Im now going to open a folksy shop

jcr16

when i sold my jewellery. it all started when my parents owed a shop i sold it there but when their shop shut it got me thinking. i made up lots of different types and took a selection of items with me around various nice gift shops. i tried to not have more than one or two selling out lets in each town. i live on the isle of wight, so i was able to get shops in sandown, newport, yarmouth and godshill. most wanted to have it on sale of return. i would say how much i wanted for each piece and they would add a bit on top for themselfs. one shop tho would buy outright off me. and then once a month i would phone them and they would order more. or if it sold well they would phone me earlier and i would take extra to the shops. it worked very well. i was so busy i spent day and night making at one point. once you get an outlet it is easy to work from it.
i only wanted it to be a little hobby but it soon quickly took off, i was amazed. once i passed my driving test at 17 it made it alot easier to get around to show my bits off. i don't make to sell anymore, but if i was going to start up again i would definatly follow the same formula as i did before. and 11 years on most of the shops are still going, so might even be able to return to my old outlets.

VikkiJD

Hi samantha, love the bag charm!! Love the fact that other people make stuff in front of the TV too :rotfl:

I created a group on facebook not a fan page cause im not sure how to do it......

http://www.facebook.com/?sk=2361831622#!/group.php?gid=132146183463811

but i set it up about an hour ago and ive already made a jewellery party booking from it!! :T

Great excuse to buy loads of supplies online tonight eh!:p:p

jcr16

jewellery parties are excellent. my mum always used to host them for me. what was great was i would have everything to hand so if someone wanted something exact or in a different bead design i could show them what beads i had and take orders etc or if someone needed a bracelet bigger or smaller i could make the alterations there and then for them.

good luck with your first party.

Crafty_JuJu

VikkiJD wrote: »

Hi samantha, love the bag charm!! Love the fact that other people make stuff in front of the TV too :rotfl:

I created a group on facebook not a fan page cause im not sure how to do it......

http://www.facebook.com/?sk=2361831622#!/group.php?gid=132146183463811

but i set it up about an hour ago and ive already made a jewellery party booking from it!! :T

Great excuse to buy loads of supplies online tonight eh!:p:p

:j Yeah congratulations on you jewellery party :T I've joined you group on Facebook

samanthalvsben - Gorgeous bag charm I love the blues I've made one today, I can't post a pic of it yet as its for a birthday present & I don't want the person to see it, but I'll let you know when I do I also do most of my jewellery making in the evening in front of the TV

samanthalvsben

I sold a bracelet today at the car boot sale yeyyyy
I also sold two keyrings that i made from the other thread on here

xx