Handmade jewelry business chat - confidence to start selling work, marketing tips, challenges

OPEN TO FIND RESOURCES! Hi guys! Today we'll have a laid back chat about few things you've saked me regarding running small handmade business and selling my jewelry. I'll answer your questions and talk a bit more about gaining confidence, different challenges, making a transition into full time jewelers and more!

1. At first, how much money did you spend on supplies?
2. Jewelry maker was always your profession?
3. How did you get the confidence to start selling your work?
4. What would be the moment for you to make a transition into full time jeweler?
5. Marketing tips. How to attract customers since algorithm has shifted a great deal?
6. Is jewelry your full-time work?
7. Can you show something about wax jewels?
8. What suggestions do you have for sanding tiny space from pierced metal cut outs?
9. How do you know what metal gauge to use for rings, earring posts etc.?
10. How to make a living from making jewelry?
11. What has been your biggest small business challenge, and how did you overcome it?

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- KAROLIEN'S channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Skarolien
- METALSMITH SOCIETY page: https://metalsmithsociety.com/

 ⭐️ Additional resources can be found on my Patreon Page! Find out more about becoming a Channel Patron and ways to support the production of the videos: https://www.patreon.com/stardustmine

⭐️ GEMSTONES RESOURCES:
- LIST OF SELLERS (PDF to download): https://www.patreon.com/posts/list-of-gemstone-27415416
- EXTENDED LIST OF SELLERS & suppliers:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-list-of-27415903
https://www.patreon.com/posts/list-of-gemstone-30289794
- LIST of additional RESOURCES for further reading (PDF to download): https://www.patreon.com/posts/list-of-gemstone-27415416

⭐️ GEMSTONE SERIES:
How to find gemstone sellers? Tips from JEWELRY MAKERS: https://youtu.be/xrGksdZ6piQ
How to attend a gem show: https://youtu.be/iJyTC2RJIE4
How to source gemstones, tips from lapidary artist and gem cutter, Mineral Rare: https://youtu.be/R8YF8tWbo-I
How to source gemstones? SUMMARY & tips: https://youtu.be/cfnPK91CbVA

⭐️ TUTORIALS:
How to make a BEZEL step by step: https://youtu.be/lhOEim0AvvE
How to make a RING from start to finish: https://youtu.be/kyGs0fKlrwI
How to make LABRADORITE RING: https://youtu.be/w2Iq4dGJuUM
How to make EASY STACKING RINGS: https://youtu.be/Sw0g9PTNIwI
How to make AN EASY PENDANT: https://youtu.be/SeNDXL--H7k
How to make STUD EARRINGS: https://youtu.be/1p_ylSbncws
How to make STEAMPUNK RING: https://youtu.be/PrnudEVfOks
How to make GOLD FILLED STUDS: https://youtu.be/CONKK5E1jv8
How to make SILVER GEMSTONE STUDS: https://youtu.be/aFrfy4chTj0

⭐️ TOOLS, MATERIALS, RESOURCES:
Metal starter pack: https://youtu.be/GiKQoYljekE
Most Basic Tools: https://youtu.be/ULm4530suNY
Basic silversmithing tools: https://youtu.be/ks1XK5hRAsY
Books to learn silversmithing: https://youtu.be/CXi-8cdZbNI
DIY workbench: https://youtu.be/id3pjEwlHh0
Sawing for beginners part 1: https://youtu.be/2NZD9scVuJk
Sawing for beginners part 2: https://youtu.be/1MDq01vEvmg
Patina: https://youtu.be/wcFFqAMoILk
Soldering surfaces: https://youtu.be/bUAj47_9a9A
Rotary tool and flex shaft attachments: https://youtu.be/tVH6xgqadFA
How to use jump ring maker: https://youtu.be/9Q2wzsrjyeY
How to use ring bending tool: https://youtu.be/6SDVaMSnVls

⭐️ LET’S CONNECT!
My website: http://stardustmine.art/
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