Best Ways to Care for Handmade Jewelry Handcrafted Earrings Unique Bracelets
Mar 4, 2010 Handmade Jewelry, Uncategorized, handcrafted artisan jewelry, handcrafted jewelry, handmade bracelets, handmade earrings, horse jewelry, unique gift ideas, unique jewelry, wholesale jewelry
One of the most troublesome problems is how to care for handmade jewelry. Choosing the wrong method of cleaning handmade jewelry or using harsh chemicals can damage and even ruin your most treasured piece of unique handcrafted jewelry. Here are some suggestions to keep your handmade earrings and handmade bracelets looking like new.
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1. Touch the surface of metal jewelry as little as possible. Silver and copper jewelry will quickly discolor from the oils, sweat and other impurities on your hands,
2. Do not wear handmade jewelry to wash the dishes, while washing your hands or showering. The detergents that we use everyday will harm your favorite handmade bracelets and handcrafted rings.
3. Avoid using hand sanitizers while wearing handmade rings. Even the best protective finishes cannot withstand repeated use of hand sanitizers.
4. Whenever possible buy handcrafted jewelry that has protective coatings. It is easier to prevent tarnishing than to remove tarnish.
5. Store your silver and copper handmade jewelry in a tarnish-free cloth or in an airtight plastic bag. Exposure to air and humidity will increase the chances of tarnishing.
6. Avoid the build up of hairspray on handmade earrings and handcrafted barrettes or hair clips. Put your earrings and hair clips on last.
7. Do not wear handmade jewelry when participating in sports, sunbathing or swimming. Water and excessive sun can discolor your handmade jewelry.
8. Take care not to scratch, bend or damage your jewelry. Choose your jewelry wisely for the occasion. If you are gardening or cleaning where you will be in contact with water or chemicals try to pick jewelry that will not be damaged.
Keep in mind that handmade jewelry is fragile and not usually meant to endure the beating that it sometimes receives. Taking special steps to prevent damage to your handcrafted jewelry pieces will ensure that you always look great wearing your favorite handmade earrings, bracelets and necklaces.
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Increase Handmade Jewelry, Handcrafted Jewelry Sales at Craft Shows
Feb 26, 2010 Handmade Jewelry, bracelets, earrings, handcrafted jewelry, handmade bracelets, handmade earrings, unique gift ideas, unique jewelry, wholesale fashion jewelry, wholesale jewelry
Winter is almost over and handcrafted jewelry artisans are beginning to plan for the spring and summer arts and crafts shows. Here are some tips to increase your handmade jewelry sales at craft shows.
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With over 25 years of experience selling handcrafted jewelry at craft fairs there are many important marketing techniques that many people overlook. These are simple ways to increase your sales of handmade earrings and unique bracelets that are only learned from years of participating in shows. When displaying your handmade jewelry pay special attention to what catches the eye of your customers, where they enter the booth and when they leave your booth. Use these clues to know which areas need improvement.
The set up of your booth should be welcoming and open. Many exhibitors make the mistake of putting a table at the front of their booth. Try setting up tables in a u-shape so that people can come into your booth. Booth space is small so you must use every inch wisely.
Always welcome people into your booth, being friendly and sincere will increase your sales. People come to craft shows to meet the artist so each handmade jewelry piece has special meaning when they have talked to the artist.
Lighting is very important. Craft shows are known for poor lighting so you must use extra lights to make sure your booth stands out from the crowd. Well placed lighting can make an incredible difference in your sales.
Group your items so people looking for certain designs will easily find the matching handmade bracelets and handcrafted necklaces for the handmade earrings they have chosen.
Make sure to have a mirror close at hand. Ladies love to hold up the handmade earrings close to their ears to see how they will look when worn.
Along the same lines, wear your own handmade jewelry. People love to see how the handmade earrings and handmade bracelets look like on. Many times sales are made of the same items you are wearing at the craft show.
If there is a break in the traffic, have some work ready. Nothing attracts people to your booth then seeing you making the handcrafted jewelry right there. Carry a box with some tools, supplies as well as handmade earrings and handmade bracelets pieces. People who stop to watch will soon become customers.
This tip goes without saying but it is included only to be complete. Do not ever read a book or newspaper at a craft show. There is nothing worse or will make a customer run away faster than reading a book.
Every little detail counts when displaying handmade jewelry at craft shows. Have your handcrafted jewelry sales been less than you hoped? Try a few of these tips and see the dramatic effects small details can have on handcrafted jewelry and handmade gifts sales.
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Handmade Jewelry by Copper Reflections New Handmade Earrings Bracelets Increase Sales
Feb 20, 2010 Handmade Jewelry, copper jewelry, handcrafted artisan jewelry, handcrafted jewelry, handmade bracelets, handmade earrings, unique gift ideas, unique jewelry, wholesale fashion jewelry, wholesale jewelry
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Handmade Jewelry by Copper Reflections is pleased to announce that their new lines of handmade earrings and handmade bracelets have been very well received by their wholesale jewelry customers. The order rate has been tremendous and with many new designs of handmade earrings and bracelets the wholesale jewelry and gift shows have been a great success.
The artisans of Copper Reflections will also be introducing new handcrafted necklaces and unique rings to compliment their new handmade earrings and handmade bracelets lines. These additions will create more multiple sales at the retail level, thus increasing profits for their wholesale handmade jewelry customers.
Copper Reflections has created the most unique handmade earrings. Inspired by the beauty of wildlife, nature and Native Peoples of North America, each piece is carefully designed and handcrafted especially for you. Their unique handmade jewelry is unusual as they are the only ones making this type of handcrafted jewelry using techniques and designs that they have developed over the years.
All of their wholesale handcrafted jewelry and unique gift ideas are silver plated and individually diamond cut on copper jewelry and copper gifts. This handcrafted artisan jewelry was originated from an exclusive ancient copper craft. Each piece of the handmade jewelry and unique gifts has an acrylic coating to prevent copper from tarnishing, so no polishing or special care is required. Handmade bracelets, handmade earrings, handcrafted necklaces, unique rings, chokers, pins, brooches, hair clips and lockets can all be made into matching sets. Many new designs and styles are planned for the upcoming months.
The artisans of Copper Reflections have revolutionized the handmade jewelry market yet again with their innovative new handmade jewelry designs and techniques. See all their new lines at their website to review all their unique handcrafted wholesale jewelry.
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