A whole lot of handmade artisans decide to do a show – some form of arts and crafts festival. Everyone tends to judge the success – or failure – of such events in dollars and cents alone. But sales alone do not determine whether a show is a good show or a bad show. The […]
In the picture are the tools that I use to finish a necklace and make matching ear rings: crimping pliers, round nose pliers, two pair of flat nose pliers and wire cutters. These are available in a variety of makes and quality. 1. Place a crimp on the wire. I use 2 mm crimps so […]
I’ve had a run on miniature rag dolls lately, and that’s a good thing! So I’ve been making them non-stop, and they keep leaving. A few days ago, I listed one with blonde hair, green eyes, and a pink gingham dress. The photos I took turned out terrific, I thought…..the doll is clear and crisp, […]
Liz of LOVEwhatIdo is a wife and mother of 2 wonderful girls and has her shop right here on HandemadeArtists.com. She has always loved being creative and passed that gene to her Children. Macrame bracelets came across as a fun project with her youngest child and she, Mom, has been hooked ever since! Look at […]
When you see a red bulls-eye symbol what do you think of? Target? How about the golden arches? McDonald’s? How about this; have you ever referred to a copy machine as a Xerox even if it is another brand or a tissue as a Kleenex? These companies have spent billions getting you to recognize their […]
Have you ever been told, “you should write a pattern” for something that you make? If you are active in your medium at all, the answer to that question is probably “yes”. But is it a good idea? I’m not able to answer that question for you beyond that, yes, it is an idea. What […]
About two months ago, a man contacted a local brick and mortar jewelry store. He walked in with a 20 pound rock. He asked the bench jeweler what it was. The jeweler said, that he did not know how to identify a rock, but he knew someone who could help him. So I got a […]
Scholars of American cultural history have declared that the two arts America has contributed to the world are patchwork quilting and jazz. They represent improvisation and the spirit of independence, also the will to have uplifting elements in a harsh environment and ‘making something out of nothing’ as the folk songs say. Not true that […]
Instinctively Indie On Fire for Handmade HA Shout Out This weeks On Fire For Handmade Shout Out is for Instinctively Indie. A Shop filled with Handmade jewelry and accessories made from vintage neckties, buttons, Legos, pop cans, crayons, marbles, vinyl records, scrabble tiles, zippers, puzzle pieces, and thread spools. Pictured Left: Lemon Yellow Button Necklace […]
There has been a lot written on pricing your work, but I’ve seen very little on pricing your shipping costs. This is an integral part of every sale; too much could scare the customer away all together, but too little cuts into your profit, sometimes significantly. You should Check this blog for getting more financial […]
