How to market my jewelry?

candace b · #1 (**permalink**) 04-11-2008, 09:04 AM

I recently strated making custom jewelry and I dont really know where to start maketing myself. I would love to set up at flea markets or craft shows in pa but I dont know how to start like what types of supplies I would need for a craft show or if my pieces are too expensive for a flea market (prices are 10-150 dollars) any information would help I also wanted to make a website but I dont know much about helping people find my site. Here are a few of my pieces http://image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull....xfull.2390...I have a few pieces on ebay but the competition makes me have to loew my prices and the fees are not greatSorry for the typos btw ^.-

gigischildcare · #2 (**permalink**) 04-11-2008, 05:54 PM

I did this for about 3 years I sold my jewelry on ebay and at Flea Markets.

victoria_nicole · #3 (**permalink**) 04-11-2008, 09:08 PM

I suggest ebay as a starting point to familiarize yourself with business processes and to utilize it as a test market. Also, the simple yet effective direct sales approach to contacting local boutiques to view their lines, find out their needs and to see if they'd be interested in viewing your collections.

Frank Lee · #4 (**permalink**) 04-12-2008, 02:32 AM

In the area of marketing the answer is usually trail by error. If you know that others are making money then you can probably go to the same area. I would first search out flea markets or other low cost set up areas. Keep tabs of the results that you get for each site. Sometimes non flea market sites are bestThe presentation of your products will be critical. In flea markets a table and some type of display would be best. Look at jeweler stores and other flea markets. Research !