I've been a wrapping fool. I'm obsessed with these bangles. They look great alone or all lined up on my arm. Made with stainless steel bangle bases and then wrapped with Swarovski crystals. Each of the 60 plus crystals are hand wrapped with anti-tarnish silver plated copper wire.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Monday, July 11, 2011
Change is Coming
I've decided to make a change in my jewelry designing. I will be concentrating more on natural materials in my creations. Along with the natural materials, I will be upgrading my metals to sterling silver and gold filled. I will continue to create in brass and copper too. I suppose there is always transition within creating. Trends, seasons, and a certain amount of passion for wanting to try new techniques. I am still in the process of finding what works for me. I am enjoying working with leather and gemstones. I have always loved wrap bracelets and found the Chan Luu style leather and gemstones fascinating. After repeated attempts, I Think I may have figured out how to make them myself. Have a look at some of my newest leather and gemstone bracelets. You can check out all of them at my Studio
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Saturday, June 18, 2011
SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE
The time has come to clear out my studio and make way for new collections. I am having a summer clearance sale. That's right ALL summer. You can take advantage of everything in my studio at 40% off.
There are lots of styles to compliment your summer wardrobe. Don't get left behind. Save 40% on, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, anklets, purse charms, etc.
Just hop on over to my studio Pink Sunset Jewelry Designs and enter coupon code CLEAR40 at checkout.
There are lots of styles to compliment your summer wardrobe. Don't get left behind. Save 40% on, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, anklets, purse charms, etc.
Just hop on over to my studio Pink Sunset Jewelry Designs and enter coupon code CLEAR40 at checkout.
Happy Shopping!
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Ooops I Did It Again
I apologize to my followers for not posting lately, but I have managed to open up another shop on Artfire. I have already professed to be a beadaholic. Well, I stood in the middle of me studio and was completely overwhelmed by the sheer numbers of supplies. I was having a problem finding inspiration and realized that I simply had too many choices. In order to pare down my supplies, I decided to destash ALOT of items. This may turn into a formal supply shop, but until then it's all destash. I need an intervention. Have a look at some of the items you can get your hands on at My Jewelry Supply Stash
Monday, April 18, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
Competitive Pricing
Pricing my handmade jewelry at PinkSunsetJewelryDesigns.artfire.com has been an area of the business that always frustrates me. There are many theories and formulas that have been mentioned on how to price your jewelry creations, or any handmade creation for that matter.
I understand that we all want to make a profit on our items. So we figure in materials, overhead, our time etc. and come up with what we feel is adequate profit for us. I've heard some say that if you price it too low, you are portraying your creations as "cheap". Still others have said that if you price your items too low, you are doing a disservice to other jewelry making Artisans. Others have said that if you price them too high, they will never sell. I, myself, believe that it is a personal choice. I have been told that my prices are too low for handcrafted jewelry, but nothing gives me greater pleasure that to see someone wearing my jewelry creations. So do I keep them low and watch people around me enjoy wearing my art, or do I raise the prices and let the item collect dust?
There has to be a happy medium. It is said that if you choose to price your items high, it needs to be something unique, that a small number of artisans make. Otherwise, savvy shoppers will opt for the less expensive version of the same item. The area of jewelry making is a very saturated market. It's difficult to create something so unique due to the sheer number of us out here on the web.
So my question is. Do you sell you items at a higher price, yielding a higher return (if you happen t sell it and it doesnt sit on a shelf for a year). Or do you lower your price to be competitive with other jewelry makers.
I would really like for you to comment, honestly and weigh in on the controversy.
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