Sterling silver pendants, 2013. Photo courtesy Kari Woo.
You have a jewelry line you enjoy making. Your friends like it. Your family likes it. Your co-workers and neighbors like it. They—and you—are all sure you can make a living selling it.
Can you?
It depends on the price. Continue reading
One of Micki Lippe’s production line necklaces. Photo courtesy Micki Lippe.
Artists make jewelry because they love the creativity, they love working with their hands, and the love the joy they give those who wear it. However, if artists make jewelry as a business, they want to make a living doing it. Time and the economy have taught many artists that production work may be the only way to survive and continue to do the work they love.
Making an affordable production line has many benefits. Continue reading