How to Photograph Jewelry on a White Background
byLearn how to photograph jewelry on a white background for website store listings or professional marketing.
Designer Jewelry
Handmade Jewelry: Types and Techniques
byCurious what makes handmade jewelry so different from mass-produced? Learn about the different categories of handmade jewelry and some of the techniques for each one.
Hiring Your First Jewelry Studio Assistant
byHiring your first jewelry business assistant is a huge step in your business’ growth! It can also make you nervous as you think about inviting someone else into your design process. We talked to jewelers who have been there, either as a new boss expanding their business or as an assistant to a jeweler. They have some great advice on how to make this next big step successful for your business.
Wirework Bracelet Making by Brenda Schweder
byBrenda Schweder shows how you can use her jewelry making jig tool, Now That’s a Jig!, with jewelry wire to make gorgeous wire work bracelet designs.
Meet Kris Schaible, Halstead’s Featured Lampwork Artist
byHalstead is proud to feature Kris Schaible as the 2019 featured lampwork artist. She has been working in the glass field for 15 years and has created beautiful glass beads and finished jewelry pieces. Read on to learn more about Kris!
Build a Jewelry Photography Setup for $100
byPhotographing your own jewelry can be a big money saver for your business. With the right setup you can turn out quality photos yourself, versus spending hundreds of dollars having them photographed by a professional. Unfortunately a good setup for photography could cost hundreds, even thousands of dollars, right? Not necessarily. Read on to find out how to get a great jewelry photography setup for your studio for about $100.
Tips For Responding To (And Avoiding) Jewelry Customer Complaints
byNearly every business across all industries has to deal with customer complaints. It’s a natural side effect of being a business owner unfortunately. But knowing how to deal with complaints can make or break your business. No one wants to work with a business who won’t take their complaint seriously or dismisses it without listening. We talked to a few jewelry business owners for their best advice on how to handle customer complaints.
Finding Your Creative Identity Through Design
byFinding and expressing your unique identity isn’t always easy. This guest blog from Michael David Sturlin discusses the design process and how you can discover and express your unique creative identity through design.
Emily Shaffer Studio wins Halstead Grant for New Jewelry Businesses
byEmily Shaffer Studio won the 2018 Halstead Grant for new jewelry businesses. Learn more about this talented jewelry designer and see her beautiful pieces.
How to Start a Jewelry Business the Right Way
byTurn your love of jewelry making into a business! Tracy Matthews from Flourish & Thrive Academy and Thrive by Design provides a thorough checklist on how to make a successful jump from jewelry making as a hobby to jewelry making as a business.