I have been making jewelry for about 2 years now. It started as a hobby, then my friends wanted custom pieces so I started selling it.

Home parties work best for me. I try to keep the group to no more than 20 people. This has been (by far) the most profitable situation.

I've done craft fairs, but those are a lot of work and can be hit or miss depending on the marketing if the fair. Plus, you have to have A LOT OF JEWELRY to fill up a whole booth!

I have a site on ecrater http://www.behindtheglass.ecrater.com but my photos aren't very good so I am not keeping the site updated.

I also have photos on my personal site http://www.juliejbc.com/behind_the_glass.html

Recently I found an Antique Market that rents display cases for $65 a month. This was a much better deal than the craft fairs! I am doing quite well there. Plus, my friends can check out some of my new designs and then ask me to make something similar.

I am also designing the Antique Market's website, it is still a work in progress, but feel free to check it out. http://www.hampdenstreetantiques.com/Behind_The_Glass.html

Good luck!!!

Julie
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