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Happy New Year! We'll all be making our resolutions at the
M&SJoffices, which mostly involve making more jewelleryor
learning a new technique what will yours be? We're also
planning to see in 2015 with a bang and have several stylish party
makes in this issue, such as our sparkling tassel set(p12), and
bright multi layered necklaces (p52). For a more spiritual start to
the year, try our beautiful chakra necklace (p61), or a delicate
silverlotus pendant and ring
(p76).
We also delve further into chakras and the healing properties
of crystals (p56), discovering how jewellery could do more than just
look pretty. For those wanting to advance their precious metal
skills, our latest Masterclass takes you through the basics of
soldering and joining. What's more, we have two NEW
regular articles for 2015! This Month Lucy loves... features the very
bestjewellery products and more, compiled by our very own
Lucy Jobber, while Jewellery Updatehas all the news on trends,
events and more.
Happy jewellery making!
meetthe team...
Lucy JobberEditorial Assistant
My favourite project this issueis Dorothy Woods tassel set(p12); who would have thoughtmacram could look so stylish!
Follow us on Twitter @makejewelleryhq,facebook.com/makejewelleryhq and
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Lauren WhiteAdvertising Manager
My favourite project this issueis Cheryl Owens fireworkjewellery (p26); its perfect fora New Year party!
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3 Welcome
Meet theMake & SellJewelleryteam
8 Your SpaceWhat you'remaking andselling!
10 NEW!JewelleryUpdate
Catch up withthe latest news,trends andevents
49 NEW!This MonthLucy loves...
Our editorialassistant takesa look at what'shot this month
MAKE APURCHASE7 Trend Alert
Vamp up your New Year outfitwith chunky statement crystalsfor extra sparkle
14 The New 'It' Accessory
Invest in the latest trend this
season, coin jewellery
MAKE ITPERFECT78 The Essentials
Everything you need toknow to start jewellerymaking today
80 Back to Basics
All the techniques to makethe projects in this issueand more
82 Club Together
Discover the classesand groups in yourlocal area
TAKE IT FURTHER72 Soldering and Joining Masterclass
Combine different metals to createa beautiful pendant
74 Pop ArtMake a 60s style set with a fauxmokume gane technique
76 Lotus BlossomRecreate the beauty of the lotusflower with silver clay jewellery
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MAKEJEWELLERY12 Tempting Tassels
Combine rich purple andglitzy gold in a simplemacram design
46 Coral GlowWire-wrap red and coralbeads together to form
a stunning bib necklace
52 Make a StatementWith... MultiLayered NecklacesAdd dimension toyour outfit with thesestacked designs
61 Spiritual AwakeningSee in the New Year withbeautiful chakra jewellery
66 On the ButtonCombine romantic andvintage styles in our prettyfabric button set
68 Millefiori MagicUse polymer clay to createa floral necklace set
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JANUARY 2015, ISSUE 69
Techniques in this issue:
Problems with a project?If you experience a problem with one ofour projects we are happy to offersupport and assistance. We discussreader queries on our Make & Sell SOSpage and publish project updates on ourwebsite, www.makeselljewellery.com(Go to the Forum, The Bookshelf, Make &Sell Jewellery Magazine, Project Updates)so you may find the answer there.If not, you can contact us in oneof two ways:
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On our coverModel: Daisy PettingerHair & Make-up Roisin Donaghy Styling Boo HillPhotography CliQQ Photography Jewellery Dorothy Wood
February issue on sale 31st December 2014
MAKE TIME56 Healing Touch
Add a spiritual element to
your jewellery making withcrystals and chakras
64 Save the Date
Check out our show calendarfor the top beady events ofspring and summer
90 5 minutes with...Rebecca New
The designer behindBeadyize HandmadeJewellery chats about herbeautiful, botanical pieces
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37 How I Started
We find out howLee Rene changedher career path
39 Essential Buys
Five top productsand services toachieve professionaljewellery results
41 Learning Focus
Perfect your craftwith advancedcourses andworkshops
43 The Etsy Edit
We look at birthstonejewellery with Etsy'sEmily Dean
44 Make & Sell SOS
Got a business-relatedproblem? Our panelof experts have allthe answers!
Wire wrapping Metal clay Polymer clay Resin
Wirework Beading Macram Bead stringing
Jewellery
19 Business Matterswith Folksy
Folksy's CamillaWestergaard looks athow to go full-time withyour jewellery business
20 Create a... CrystalWire Spiral Set
Go delicate with fine wire
designs to create subtlecrystal jewellery
22 Make a... Chinese-Style Necklace
Be inspired by the ChineseNew Year with thisopulent Oriental design
26 Create a... FireworkJewellery Range
Conjure a sense ofcelebration with a
dramatic pendant set
28 Self Assessment
Clare Yarwood-Whiteadvises on howto review yourbusiness plan
32 Bead a... SparklyParty Set
Entice new clientelewith twinkly teardrops
35 Collection Update
Bring in poppycolours this season withvibrant red and classic
black tones
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A littleelegance
Go classic with black graduatedteardrop pendants. Priced
2.50 per string of 20 beads,www.totallybeads.co.uk
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Shine brightTreat yourself to a Swarovski
oval fancy stone in shades of lilacshadow and paradise shine. Priced3.91 per stone, www.i-beads.co.uk
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Statement stonesShimmer in sultry purple
tones with these crystal dropbeads in purple iris. Priced 2.50per string of 20 beads,www.totallybeads.co.uk
Crystal ballGet crafty with a
statement vitrail crystal faceteddisc pendant. Priced 1.30 perpendant, www.beads.co.uk
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Crackled goldBring texture into your
designs with a gold patinaeffect crystal fancy stone.Priced 7.38 per pendant,www.i-beads.co.uk
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Chic chandelierCreate a gorgeous
chandelier-style piecewith a light topaz teardroppendant. Priced 1.25,www.totallybeads.co.uk
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Twinkle toesFunk up a plain top with a
collection of vitrail crystal faceteddrop pendants. Priced 84p perpendant, www.beads.co.uk
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VAMP UP YOUR OUTFIT WITH STATEMENT STONES FOR EXTRA SPARKLE
ChunkyCrystals
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Heart of glassJazz up a plain felt
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Shimmer and slideBring elegance to your updo this
New Year with crystal look hair slides,6.50, www.dorothyperkins.com
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Alice in WONDERLANDFor years Ive wanted to make jewellery,but I was scared of failing and wasting
money. In September 2013, my husbandbought me a basic jewellery making kit,I played with it, failed and consideredselling it. However, in November I posteda photo of something I had made onFacebook. I had a lot of interest from my friends and theyencouraged me to open my own selling page. With their help, I launched Mrs Madhats TwistedCreations (www.facebook.com/mrsmadhatstwistedcreations.) One year later, Im workingfull-time, my items are being sold in a local gallery and I have lots of lovely customers - one ofwhom wore my jewellery to a red carpet event for Alice Through the Looking Glass. The moralof the story is, dont be afraid to try, have a little faith in yourself and love what you do.
Alex Prescott via email
Your story is a great inspiration Alex, you deserve to do well!
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SHOPOFTHEMONTHSTRLetter
[email protected] ifyoud like your shop featured!
www.ilovecrafty.co.uk"Love is an important part of my business,from designing and production to choosingthe perfect recycled boxes that my
jewellery is packaged in. I enjoy imaginingthe look on a customers face when theyopen their order and start wearing it!I started designing as soon as I coulddraw and five years ago, I quit my day joband started working on my childhooddream. I work from my very own craftyheaven, exclusively with acrylic in all itsforms, pearlescent, iridescent and myfavourite, glitter! The brightness of thecolours and the flawless finish you canachieve is a constant inspiration for me andIm often found in my office looking wideeyed like a pirate discovering treasure!
Laura Hunter I Love Crafty
NATURAL WonderHeres a picture of a piece I finished at the weekend. The design featuresa bird sitting amongst moonstone and pearl flowers, and quartziteberries. The copper wire Viking Knit is filled with peridot, although its noteasy to see! The inspiration was the changing season and the birds in mygarden enjoying the last of the summer before its gone.
Ruth Williams via email
Its gorgeous Ruth, youve captured thechanging seasons perfectly!
SHOW US YOUR JEWELLERY MAKES OR SHARE YOUR SHOP ANDBE IN WITH THE CHANCE OF WINNING A FABULOUS PRIZE!
YourSPACEFloral FANCY
My husband suggested thatI try jewellery making three
years ago. I started withbasic beading and throughwatching various tutorialsI moved into using resin.Ive been to several resinworkshops since and twoyears ago, I started sellingmy jewellery throughFacebook and my website,www.beadsofcreation.com.Resin is one of myfavourite mediums towork with due to theversatility and range ofitems that you can create. This piece was made frompressed flowers from my garden and sequins.
Vivienne Wilkes via email
This pendant is fabulous Vivienne! Welove that youve included your own handpressed flowers for a personal touch.
This month our star prize winner willreceivean e-voucher from Giggling
Hedgehogs worth 40. Runners up willeach receive one e-voucher worth 10.Write in next month for your chance to
win more goodies. To find out more, visitwww.gigglinghedgehogs.co.uk.
StarPRIZE
HALLofFAMEOur favourite make on the forum this month isthis antique Romany bracelet from OpalShards congratulations! Share your designs onFacebook or the forum and you could befeatured next month.
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It's been a very good year for
designer Sian Bostwick, who
has been selected as one of just 12
finalists for the Medway Business Awards. This follows on
from her winning New Designer of the Year in the UK
Jewellery Awards, a Goldsmith Craft & Design
commendation and being a finalist for the Kent Woman in
Business Awards. Sian will also be opening her workshop at
Nucleus Arts Centre, Chatham to the public on 6th
December for Small Business Saturday, providing the
opportunity to see and buy her jewellery directly. For more
details, visit www.sianbostwick.co.uk.
Catch up with the latest news,trends and events
City lightsTrollbeads, the Danish charm bead jewellerybrand, opened its first concept store in the UK
this November.Trollbeads Cambridge, locatedat 21 Market Street in the centre of the city, willbe the first franchise in the country dedicatedto selling the Trollbeads jewellery collection.
David Riddiford, Trollbeads UK CEO, said:The location,in a busy shopping street at thecentre of the beautiful city of Cambridge, is a
perfect beginning for us to build our high streetpresence which is hugely important in
increasing consumer awareness of
our product. Find out more atwww.trollbeads.com
Jewellery
UPDATES U C C E S S S T O R Y
A WA RD WINNERJason Holt, founder of the Holts Academy,was presented with the prestigiousEnterprise Influencer Award at the 2014Celebrating Enterprise Event at the House ofLords on 23rd October. Holts Academy is theonly provider of accredited apprenticeshipsand vocational training courses for thejewellery sector and Jason was also
appointed Small Business ApprenticeshipAmbassador by the Government in 2013. Hesaid: "Apprenticeships provide a fantasticopportunity for small businesses and youngpeople, and it is wonderful to be able tohighlight that message by receiving thisaward today". For details of courses, visitwww.holtsacademy.com.
G A L L ERY SHOWThe Harley Gallery in Welbeck, Nottinghamshire is delightedto present a double bill featuring two leading artists, showingfrom 25th April to 21st June 2015. Artist-jeweller DavidPoston's Necklace for an Elephant and Other Stories displaysmany of his unique jewellery pieces and also highlights hisother achievements in photography, engineering, invention andmore. Meanwhile, Paul Scott's installation piece, 'Confected,Borrowed, Blue...' features distinctive ceramics, where Willow
patterned plates warn of radioactive disaster and Spodeplates highlight the decline of the British ceramics industry. Tofind out more, visit www.harleygallery.co.uk.
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Celebrity StylePresenter, model and former Made in Chelseastar Ashley James has joined forces with twofriends, Ania Kubow and Rosie Parkes tocreate a new jewellery brand, Whistle &Bango, which they launched at a celebrity-studded party hosted by boutiqueWolf & Badger on 23rd October. Theircollection of gold, silver and rose gold-platedenamelled bracelets are embossed withvarious London postcodes, retailing for 69(79 for a personalised design). 1 fromevery sale is donated to SHP, a charitydedicated to helping homeless Londoners.To see the full range and purchase, visitwww.whistleandbango.com.
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M & SJ L OV ES . . .John Greed Jewellery has launched a new, exclusivecollection created by the company's in-house designers.
Origami Safari features 20 white gold-plated pieces, withdifferent animals and mythical creatures rendered in thestyle of traditional Japanese paper folding. With prices
starting from just 14.95, our favourite designs include theOrigami Pooch Pendant and the adorable Origami Bunny
Earrings! See the full range at www.johngreed.com.
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Resin Jewellery by Clare John
16.99, Three Gables Publishing
Jewellery designer Clare John is also a well-respectedteacher, offering a wide range of resin jewelleryclasses. Her new book provides a fantasticstep-by-step guide to using resin, with16 beautiful projects inspired by jewelleryfrom different historical eras. As well asthe basics, she guides you throughtechniques to create all kinds of beautifuleffects, from mimicking Bronze Agemedallions, to creating 1960s' style rings
with your own moulds! To order, visitwww.resin8.co.uk.
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Skill level: 2 Technique:Macram
COMBINE RICH PURPLE
AND GLITZY GOLD WITH
DOROTHY WOODS
MACRAM DESIGN
Introduce a new technique to your jewellery skillset with macram. Once you've mastered the
initial knot technique, this necklace becomes an
easy make, which can easily be adapted to make a
matching bracelet and earring set. The necklace sits just
above the collar bone and is perfect for adding some
subtle glitz to your New Year outfit!
Tempting
Top,
20,R
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tassels
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SOPHISTICATEDNECKLACE
you will needNECKLACE Aztec gold mattemetallic fire-polishedbeads, 4mm x 32 Ultrasuede lilaclace, 25cm Purple Superlonthread Gold-platedcupchain, 4mmx 20.5cm Gold-plated curbchain, 5.5mm x 20cm Gold-plated bulletcord ends, 6mm x 3
Gold-plated cordfold over ends, 8mmx 3mm Gold-plated rollochain x 16cm Gold-plated jumprings, 5mm, 7mm Gold-plated lobsterclasp, 12mm
TOOLS Basic JewelleryMaking Kit (see p78) Macram kit(see p79)
Necklace
1Using themacram tutorialbelow, make threesquare knots. Pick upa 4mm fire-polishedbead on the rightthread and drop downto the square knotsection. Take the leftthread down throughthe first link in a 35link length of curbchain. Pass the leftthread under theultrasuede and overthe right thread, readyto make the first half
of the square knot.Take the right threadover the ultrasuedeand down through theloop between thechain and ultrasuede.
2Pull up the threadand tuck thecupchain under the lastthread bar goingacross the ultrasuede.Complete the squareknot by taking the rightthread under theultrasuede and over theleft thread, and passingthe left thread over
and down through theloop on the right. Adda 4mm fire-polishedbead to the rightthread, then take theleft thread downthrough the next linkon the chain. Repeat toadd 14 fire-polishedbeads in total. Onceyou have threaded thefinal bead, add a bulletend cap onto the rightthread and drop downto the ultrasuede.Repeat the square knottaking the thread downthrough the next link inthe chain, as before.
3Add two more fire-polished beads
and another bullet endcap. Repeat until youhave three end capswith two beads inbetween each.Continue adding 14more fire-polishedbeads then work threeand a half square knotswithout chain or beadsat the other end. Sewthe threads onto thereverse side. Lay thenecklace face down onan ironing board andpress along theultrasuede with amedium hot steam
iron. This will set thethreads and hold thechain in place besidethe ultrasuede. Tomake the tassels, cutthree 4.5m lengths ofSuperlon thread. Holdthe threads togetherand iron on a mediumheat to straighten thethread. Wind a singlelength of threadaround three fingers30 times. Trim anyexcess and tie thebundle at the top.
4Cut in half at the
bottom to makethe tassel. Repeat to
PURPLETASSELCHAINMETALLICSGLAMOURGOLD
make two more. Mixepoxy resin glue anduse a cocktail stick tosmear inside the bulletend caps, then push thetassels into the capsone at a time. Leave todry. Trim the ultrasuedeto 6mm above themacram and attach a
fold over cord end, thenrepeat on the otherside. Use small jumprings to attach an 8cmlength of chain to eachside, then add a lobsterclasp to the right sideand a larger jump ringto the left side. Trimeach tassel to 4cm.
Shop at...All materials available fromwww.i-beads.co.uk, 0207 367 6217.
TRYanother...TO MAKE MATCHINGEARRINGS, CREATE TWO
BULLET-ENDED TASSELS.ADD A LOOPED EYE PINWITH A SWAROVSKI XILIONBEAD AND EARWIRES.
How toWeave Square Knot Macram
Cut 25cm of ultrasuede and pin one end to amacram board. Tie 2m of Superlon thread aroundthe ultrasuede using an overhand knot so that bothtails are the same length. Flip the knot to the reverseso that there is only a single bar across the front.Secure the ultrasuede and thread to the board thenstart knotting. Place the left thread under theultrasuede and over the right thread. Take the rightthread over the ultrasuede and down through theloop formed on the left (Fig.1). Push the right thread
under the ultrasuede and over the left thread. Placethe left thread over the ultrasuede and downthrough the loop formed on the right (Fig.2).
Make itYOURS!If you add beads on both sides of
the cupchain, the beaded band
would be straight and could be
used to make a bracelet.
PUT GLUE INTO THE ENDCAP AND NOT ON
THE END OF THE TIED THREAD BUNDLE, SO
THE GLUE IS PUSHED INTO THE ENDCAP AND
DOESNT OOZE OUT
Dorothy Wood is a Create your Style Ambassador for Swarovski Elements and is the author of TheBeaders Bible and Crystal Jewellery Creations(both 14.99, David and Charles).
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rings or try out a dainty coin hung on a
matching chain. This latest trend combines classic
colours with quirky accessories to ensure a look which
will last throughout the year.
accessory
VintajPatinainkcollectioninAncient
Coin,10.95,www.cjbeaders.co.uk
Silver-plated bungee charm bracelet,
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Blue stone coin necklace set, 16.50,
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stuck with leftover loose change,carefully drill a hole into the top of eachcoin. Thread each one onto a jump ringbefore securing onto a chain bracelet.A great reminder of your holiday trip!
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Here you will find a wealth of products to enhance your jewellerymaking. Specialising in semi-precious gemstones, Judy's Jewels
prides itself on bringing you these wonderful beads at affordableprices. Alongside these are freshwater pearls, glass and
lampwork beads, plus all the findings you will need.
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to win exclusive freebies
and to nab snippets
of inspiration,
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WITH BRIGHT BEADS
WITH GLITTERINGCRYSTALS
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28BY CHINESE NEW YEAR
Decoratewire
spirals
Be inspired
MAKEIT,SELLITThis issue's Make & Sell
section is all about new
resolutions and fresh starts,
such as giving up the day job
to sell your jewellery full-time. Naturally
this is a big step, but Folksy's Camilla
Westergaard reveals how to work out
whether to take the plunge. If you've done
this already, it's worth reading our feature
about reviewing your business plan; whenwas the last time that you looked at yours?
If you feel it needs updating, expert Clare
Yarwood-White can show you how.
To build up your January ranges, we
have a stunning Oriental-style necklace
inspired by Chinese New Year in striking
red, black and gold. Party-goers will also
love our sparkly teardrop set, plus our
bright firework collection with swirly
motifs themed after Catherine wheels. For
customers who'd prefer something more
subtle, there's our delicate wirework spiral
range, with dainty crystals to provide a
pop of colour.
MELISSA HYLAND, M&SJACTING EDITOR
MAKE SURE YOURE STILLON TRACK BY
REVIEWING YOUR BUSINESS PLAN
ENSURING IT STILL WORKS FOR YOU
MAKING CHANGES TO MOVE FORWARD
SelfAssessment
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NEW YEAR
Formfirework
motifs
WE HAVE 21 PAGES OF EXPERT
ADVICE AND INSPIRATION TO
BOOST YOUR BUSINESS
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make your own jewellery
Set your own stones, ceramics, resins etc into our silver 925 mounts.We have a very large selection of silver settings and mounts including
pendants, brooches, cufflinks, rings, lockets, earrings, bracelets,stick pins and tie bars etc., in many different styles from modern,
classic and celtic all polished and easy to set.
Tel: 01782 393838email: [email protected]
www.caverswallminerals.com
We supply a largerange of semi precious
cabochons
Jewellery toolsand suppliesnow online
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Saying goodbye to a salary is a big decision and shouldnt be takenlightly. Work out the minimum amount you would need to live on - behonest and take into account all your expenses. This figure is whatyou need to earn as profit from your business after all your costs havebeen taken away. Does this look viable? How many items would youneed to sell a week, and at what margin, to be able to meet that?
Get out there! Go to anetworking event, skills
workshop or craft fairwhichever road you go down,make the most of youropportunities. Also, don't beafraid to ask for help. Talk tofriends, family and othermakers, and find courses andsupport that will help you.
Be selective about whoyou listen to (including
me!) There is so much advice,ranging from well-meaning todestructive. Stay focused onwhat you want to achieve.
Gwin Kerry works with copper and enamel to create her stylishjewellery designs onwww.folksy.com. Here Gwin explains howshe made the leap to become a full-time designer and maker.
Learn more about running a successful jewellery business at www.blog.folksy.com
Business MattersWITH
Get the paperworkright. Keeping records,
registering as self-employedand organising insurance allhave to be done. You shouldalso have a contingency fundin place in case things dontgo as planned.
You already know thatyoull have to work hard
and put your all into yourbusiness but dont forget toput some time aside to relax,reflect on your achievementsand most importantly, enjoywhat you do.
BE READY FOR
HIGHS AND LOWS
LEARN TO PRIORITISE
Going full-time is hard work. Therewill be ups and downs, and the downs
can become amplified when you are
self-employed, so have strategies in
place to deal with them. Print out all
your nice customer comments and
stick them on your walls. Go for a walk
if youre in a rut. Have a cup of tea
with another maker. Being in charge of
where and when you work is one of the
biggest benefits of being a full-time
jeweller, so make the most of it.
With no-one telling youwhat to do, it can bedifficult to manage your
time; make sure that youdesign a timetable thatworks for you. For somepeople that means accountson a Monday or a creativeday on a Friday; othersprefer to divide each dayinto set tasks. Find apattern that suits you, buttry to be strict with yourtime so that you completeone task before startinganother. For regular tasks,it can help to time how longeach one takes and scheduleit in a weekly calendar.
Manage your time
Do the maths
C A S E
S T U D Y
There will always be unexpected jobs that come up and its easy to get
distracted. When a new task comes in, work out how important it is
- does it need to be done immediately or can it wait a day? Assign it to a
position in your system - which could be a workspace app like Evernote,
a calendar or even a notepad. Once its out of your head and logged in
your system, you can focus on working through your to-do list.
Expand your skillsetWhen you take the plunge, your job title doesnt become full-time
jeweller; it becomes part-time jeweller, part-time marketeer,
dispatcher, accountant, PR professional and administration
assistant. Youll need all of these skills to have a successful
business and you must be prepared to spend the majority of your
time fulfilling those roles. If you have weaker areas, strengthen
your skills - you can find advice online, in books or on courses.
Regular
Contrib
utor
FOLKSYS CAMILLA WESTERGAARD
LOOKS AT GOING FULL-TIME WITH
YOUR JEWELLERY BUSINESS
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If you're looking for adesign that will appeal
to a wide range of
customers, the simple
Celtic style and twinkling
rainbow jewels of this
collection could be just
the thing! The chain link
technique can be used to
create a matching bracelet
and earrings, or to add
length to the necklace design
for a more elegant style.
GO DELICATE WITH FINE WIRE AND SPIRAL
DESIGNS TO CREATE SUBTLE CRYSTAL JEWELLERY
Crystal WireSpiral Set
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you will need
Necklace
1To create eachchain link, cut15cm of 0.8mm wire.Find the centre andfold the wire in half.Squeeze the doubledwires together withflat-nosed pliers sothat the two runparallel. Place round-nosed pliers at thedoubled end andcreate a link. Turn theunit around and createa tight spiral with one
of the projecting ends,bringing it up to just
under the link. Repeatto create a secondspiral with theremaining projectingwire. As you approachthe first spiral, leave agap between the wire;this is where you willconnect the next link.Position the spiral justunder the first one.Hold the double loopof the unit in a pairof flat-nosed pliersand using your fingers,push the spirals
together so thatthe shorter one is
NECKLACE
Preciosa RainbowMix flat backcrystals, 3mm x 1pack Silver-plated wire,0.8mm E6000 glue
EARRINGS Preciosa RainbowMix flat backcrystals, 3mm x 1pack Silver-plated wire,0.8mm E6000 glue
Flat-back earstuds
RING Preciosa 3mmRainbow Mix flatback crystals, 3mmx 1 pack Silver-plated wire,0.8mm E6000 glue
TOOLS Basic JewelleryMaking Kit (see p78)Whammer Steel block Ring mandrel
positioned just aboveand overlappingthe other.
2Place your unit on
a steel block andhammer the end spirallink with the gap toflatten and work-harden. Make surenot to hammer therest of the unit or youwill misshape it.Create 18-20 units,depending on thelength desired.Connect together byopening the doubledend loop and securinginto the base of thespiral link of the nextunit. When you cometo the last unit, keep
the double link ajarso that it can act asthe clasp. Use a dabof E6000 glue tosecure flat backcrystals to the centreof each spiral.
Earrings
1Create two spiralunits by followingstep one of thenecklace project.
Make four singlespirals, two of whichwill be suspendedfrom the end of the
earring units and twofor the tops of theearrings. Secure a flatback ear stud to thereverse of the topspirals using E6000glue. Adhere flat backcrystals to the centreof each spiral.
Ring
1Wrap a length of0.8mm wire fivetimes around acylindrical mandrel.Remove the coil fromthe mandrel andbegin making a spiralwith each end, curlingthe wire in oppositedirections until eachspiral meets and sitsabove each other.If the ring hasmisshapen, place backonto the cylindricalmandrel to re-adjust.Glue flat back crystalsto the spirals on thefront of the ring.
Shop the EssentialsPreciosa crystals and E6000 glue,www.crystalparade.co.uk, 08432 898192.Wire, www.beadsdirect.co.uk, 01509 218028
FOR AN ALTERNATIVE
DESIGN, TRY MAKING
THE NECKLACE LONGER
AND DECORATING WITHMATCHING CRYSTALS.
CREATE A MATCHINGBRACELET USING THESAME TECHNIQUES AS
FOR THE NECKLACE.
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Make a...
Chinese-StyleNecklaceBE INSPIRED BY THE CHINESE
NEW YEAR WITH THIS
OPULENT ORIENTAL DESIGN
MAKEIT,SELLIT
The large focal of this necklace is
a representation of the Chinese
Lu pattern for wealth and
prosperity, one of the symbols
used as a traditional blessing for the
Chinese New Year. Together with the
richness of the red and gold floral fabric
beads and the black seed beads, this
necklace offers elegance, style and an
on-trend sophistication.
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you will need
Necklace
1To make the focal,cut two 40cmlengths of 1mmsquare wire. Measure15cm from each endand bend the wires ata 90 angle leaving10cm in the middle ofthe strand. Curve themiddle of the wire
around until you havea half circle and theends meet and crosseach other. From thecurve, measure 3cmand bend the wire ata 90 angle againtowards the middle ofthe half circle andrepeat for the otherwire end. You shouldbe left with a 3mmwide channel betweenthe wires for thecupchain to beinserted later on.
2From the last
bend measure2.5cm along the left-hand wire end andbend to the left.Repeat for the right-hand wire end butbend to the right.Measure 3cm fromthe last bend andshape the wire tomatch the curve ofthe outer half circlebefore bending itagain. Repeat for theother wire end. Fromthe last bend measure1.5cm and bend, then1cm and bend.Measure 1.5cm, curvethe wire and trim to
finish. Repeat for theother side tocomplete the halfcircle. Make anotherhalf circle in thesame way.
3To bind the twohalf circlestogether, cut a 28stone length of 3mmrhinestone cupchain
into four equalsections. Cut 12cm ofhalf round wire, attachit to the flat edge ofone of the half circlesand with a cupchainsection held betweenthem, take the wireacross the gap, overthe flat edge of theother half circle,behind the firstrhinestone at an angle,under and over theedge of the first halfcircle, between thefirst and second
rhinestone and overthe edge of the secondhalf circle. Continuethis along the lengthof the cupchain.
4Bind anothercupchain on theother side in the sameway, leaving a gap inthe middle. Take ashort length of0.3mm wire, threadon a gold seed bead,bend the wire in halfaround the beadand pass both endsthough a 8mmx 10mm red ABcrystal rondelle.Separate the wires
NECKLACE Clear rhinestonegold-platedcupchain, 2mmx 200 stones, 3mmx 28 stonesMiyuki seed beads,black opaque, size11, gold galvanised,size 15 Red AB Chinesecrystal rondelles,6mm x 8mm x 2,8mm x 10mm x 7 Red AB Preciosacrystal bicones,4mm x 11
Gold-plated roundfluted beads x 6 Gold-plated wire,0.7mm square, 1mm
square, 0.7mm halfround wire, 0.3mmround, 0.6mm round Toggle clasp Self-coverbuttons, 3cm x 6 Chinese patternred and gold silkfabric Red sewing thread Black NymoD beading thread
TOOLS Basic JewelleryMaking Kit (see p78)Wags Wiconecone maker Size 10 beadingneedle
and attach therondelle to the centreof the focal bywrapping the wiresaround oppositecorners of the innercircle. Bind the othertwo cupchains intothe remainingchannels as before.Wire a 6mm x 8mmcrystal at the top andbottom of the circle.
5
For the outercircle, cut 30cm
of 1mm square wireand leaving a short
tail, attach it aroundthe inner circle withhalf round wire andlengths of 2mmrhinestone cupchainas before, leavinggaps either side andat the bottom of thecircle for it to beattached to thenecklace. Trim thesquare wire endsleaving 1cm andform into basic loopsat the base of the
focal for the tasselto be attached.
6To make thefabric beads, takea self cover buttonand a button back.Squeeze the loop onthe reverse with flat-nosed pliers toloosen it, allowing itto fall out. Place thebutton flat side downonto Chinesepatterned fabric anddraw a 1cm borderaround it. Cut aroundthe border, place thebutton dome sidedown on the fabric
circle and tuck thematerial around thebutton and under theedge, allowing theteeth to grip it inplace. When thebutton is coveredneatly, push the backinto place. Repeat tomake anothercovered button.
7Cut 10cm of0.6mm wire andmake a wrapped loopat one end. Thread ontwo gold fluted beadsand leave an
additional 3cm ofwire to allow for thediameter of thebutton beforefinishing with anotherwrapped loop andtrimming. Place thisat the back of thebutton along themiddle with thefluted beads at eitherend and sew it inplace, just below eachbead (Fig.1). Placethe other button on
top and sew bothtogether around the
SEE OUR
STEP SHOTS
ON P81
CHOOSE A DIFFERENT
COLOUR AND PATTERN
OF FABRIC, THEN
COMBINE WITHMATCHING CRYSTALS.
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Shop the EssentialsSeed beads, Preciosa crystals, metal beads,beading thread, needles and toggle clasp,www.crystals-and-ice.co.uk, 0845 108 6484.Rhinestone cupchain,www.stores.ebay.co.uk/theoneclickbuystoreChinese crystals, www.totallybeads.co.uk,01255 431629.All wires, www.wires.co.uk, 01371 238013.
Sewing thread and self-cover buttons,www.hobbycraft.co.uk, 0330 026 1400.Floral satin/silk Chinese fabric,www.stores.ebay.co.uk/nefhelhiem
THE FABRIC BEAD ANDTASSEL MOTIF CAN ALSO BEUSED TO FORM MATCHINGSTATEMENT EARRINGS.
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edges with redthread (Fig.2).
8Attach more redthread to theedge of one button.Pick up a gold seed,six black seeds and
another gold seed, laythem across theedges of the buttonsand sew back throughboth, exiting next tothe first gold bead(Fig.3). Repeat all theway around the outeredge and sew a fewgold seeds in front ofand behind the flutedbeads to complete theedging. Make upanother fabric beadin the same way.
9To make thetassel, cut 11cmof 0.6mm wire andmake a wrapped loopat one end. Cut acomfortable length of
black Nymo D threadand attach it to theloop with a doubleknot, leaving a 5cmtail. Thread on 30black seeds, a red ABbicone and a gold
seed. Sew around thegold seed, backthrough the biconeand all the blackseeds, pull tight andsew around theconnector loop withanother double loop.Repeat to makeanother 10 beadedstrands, sew anotherknot between eachtassel and pass eachthread end downsome of the beadsbefore trimming.
10Make a cone
end with30cm of 0.7mmsquare wire and aWags Wicone cone
maker, finishing itwith a spiral. Pass theconnector and tasselup through the cone,thread on two goldfluted beads andfinish with a wrapped
loop, allowing for the3cm diameter of acover button. Makeup a third fabric beadas in steps 6, 7and 8, attaching theconnector with thetassel in the middle.
11Make fourmore cone endsfor the sides of thenecklace. Cut two10cm lengths of0.6mm wire, form awrapped loop at oneend of each, andattach them at either
end of 11, 12cmstrands of black seedbeads, using the samemethod as the tassel.
Cut 15cm of 2mmrhinestone cupchainand wrap betweeneach stone along theentire length with0.3mm wire, leaving a4cm tail at each end.
Attach one of thewire tails to awrapped loop on theseed bead strands.
12Twist all 11black seedbead strands, wrapthe cupchain aroundall of them andsecure by the othertail to the oppositeend. Take one of thewire tails through acone end, thread onan 8mm x 10mm redAB rondelle andfinish with a wrapped
loop. Repeat for theother end of the seedbead strands. Makeup the other side of
the necklace in thesame way.
13Make twobeaded linkswith 0.6mm wire andindividual 8mmx 10mm rondelles.
Attach them eitherside of the focal withwrapped loops.Fasten a fabric beadto both of thebeaded links and theseed bead strands toeach of the fabricbeads. Secure theconnector with thetassel to the loops atthe base of the focal.Add a toggle clasp tothe ends.
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Create a...
FireworkJewellery Range
CONJURE A SENSE OF CELEBRATION FOR
YOUR CUSTOMERS WITH A DRAMATIC PENDANT SET
MAKEIT,SELLIT
The explosions of colour and
sparkling twists of a firework
will always create a gasp of
wonder from admiring crowds.
Using crystal and glass beads to catch
the light on each Catherine wheel
tendril, you can encourage your own
exclamations of joy from customers this
New Year's Eve.
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you will need
Necklace1Thread a 10mmcapri dagger beadonto six separate6mm jump rings. Slipone 16mm lightturquoise daggerbead onto two of thebeaded jump rings,one clear daggerbead onto one beaded
jump ring and amagic orchid daggerbead onto another.Secure an 8mm pinkpearl bead onto twoseparate head pins,one 6mm fuchsiacrystal onto twoseparate head pins,one 3mm pink pearlonto two head pins,a 4mm pacific greencrystal onto one headpin and an aquarondelle onto another.Make wrapped loopsabove each bead. Slipthe head pins ontoeach jump ring, sothat there are threeitems on each.
2Thread a beadingneedle withturquoise Nymo
thread. Knot the endand insert up through
a hole on a filigreedisc, but do not pullthe thread all the waythrough. Insert theneedle down throughthe next hole and pullthe thread to anchorit to the disc. Seweight turquoisedagger beadspointing out from theouter edge of thedisc, equidistantapart. Fasten securelyto the underside ofthe disc. Cut eight17cm lengths of
0.4mm wire. To makethe first tendril,thread a 10mm capridagger bead onto onewire and position inthe centre. Twist thewires together for8mm. Thread a 4mm
jet AB crystal ontoone of the wires, thentwist together for8mm. Thread a 3mmpink freshwater pearlonto one wire andtwist together for8mm. Thread ametallic green facetedbead onto one wire,then twist togetherfor 8mm.
NECKLACE Dagger beads,10mm, capri x 22,
16mm, lightturquoise x 10,clear x 9, magicorchid x 1 Bicone crystals,4mm, fuchsia x 5,pacific green x 6,
jet AB x 9; 6mm,fuschia x 4 Pink freshwaterpearls, 3mm x 12 Green metallicglass faceted beads,4mm x 5 Dark aqua facetedrondelle crystals,6mm x 6 Pink pearlised
beads, 8mm x 3 Nymo thread,turquoise, pink Silver-platedfiligree disc, 21mm Silver wire, 0.4mm Turquoise felt,3cm square Silver cable chain,50cm Silver bolt ringfastener Silver jump rings,4mm, 6mm Silver head pins
Silver eye pin
EARRINGS
Dagger beads,10mm, capri x 30,16mm, magic orchidx 2, clear x 2, lightturquoise x 16 Bicone crystals,4mm, jet AB x 2,pacific green x 2,fuchsia x 4 Pink freshwaterpearls, 3mm x 2 Silver wire, 0.4mm Dark aqua facetedrondelle crystals,6mm x 2 Pink pearlisedbeads, 8mm x 2 Nymo thread,
turquoise, pink Silver-platedfiligree disc, 21mmx 2 Turquoise felt,5cm square Silver jump rings,4mm Silver eye pins Silver earwires
TOOLS Basic JewelleryMaking kit (see p78) Beading needle
3Insert one of thewires downthrough a hole on thedisc, 3mm in from theouter edge. Insert theother wire through thenext hole. Twist thewires together for2.5cm and cut the
excess. Coil the wireson the underside ofthe disc. Repeat tomake eight longtendrils using one10mm capri daggerbead and assortedbicone crystals, pinkfreshwater pearls,metallic green beadsand dark aquarondelles. Fix eachtendril between thelight turquoise daggerbeads and adjust themto point outwards.
4Cut eight 12cm
lengths of 0.4mmwire. To make thefirst short tendril,thread a 16mm cleardagger bead ontoone wire and positionit at the centre. Twistthe wires togetherfor 6mm. Thread a4mm fuchsia crystalonto one of the wiresand twist togetherfor 8mm. Insert oneof the wires througha hole on the disc3mm in from theouter edge, betweentwo turquoise daggerbeads. Insert theother wire through
the next hole. Twistthe wires togetherfor 2.5cm and cut offthe excess. Coil thewires on theunderside of the disc.Repeat to make sevenshort tendrils with aclear dagger bead at
the end and a biconecrystal, pearl ormetallic green beadto decorate. Fix eachtendril between thelight turquoisedagger beads andbend in a gentleclockwise curve.
5Thread a beadingneedle with adouble length of pinkNymo thread. Insertthrough 14 10mmcapri dagger beads.Tie the thread endssecurely together to
form a circle, leavinga 10cm tail. Positionthe circle of daggerbeads onto the centreof the disc. Sew thecircle to the disc bymaking a stitch overthe thread betweenalternate daggerbeads. Sew an 8mmpink pearlised bead inthe centre of thecircle. Repeat tosecure, then cut.Thread the trailingend of thread ontothe needle and insertinto the underside of
the disc. Tie thethreads together
securely and cut offthe excess.
6Thread the threeremaining beadsonto an eye pin andmake a wrapped loopabove the last bead.Fix the eye pin to theedge of the disc to
suspend it. Cut a2.2cm diameter circleof felt to neaten theunderside of the disc.Use a single length ofturquoise Nymothread to oversew theedges of the felt tothe outer holes of thedisc. Hang thependant at the centreof a cable chain witha 4mm jump ringthrough the loop ofthe eye pin. Fastenthe ends of the chainwith a bolt ring
fastening. Fix all six6mm beaded jumprings, created in stepone, to the chaineither side of thependant, 3.5cm apart.
Earrings
1 Follow thenecklace tutorial,excluding the tendrilinstructions, to createthe basic fireworkshape. Cut three15cm lengths of wirefor each hangingtendril. To make thefirst tendril, thread amagic orchid daggerbead onto one strand
Shop the EssentialsFiligree discs, www.beadworks.co.uk,01189 323701Dagger beads, www.robins-beads.co.uk
and position it at thecentre. Twist thewires together for8mm. Thread a 4mm
jet AB crystal ontoone of the strands.Bring the wirestogether under thebead and twisttogether for 8mm.Thread a 3mm pinkfreshwater pearl ontoone strand. Bring thewires together underthe bead and twisttogether for 8mm.
2
Thread a capri
dagger bead ontothe next wire, bringthe wires togetherand twist for 8mm.Thread a 4mmfuchsia crystal ontoone of the strands.Bring the wirestogether under thebead and twist for8mm. Thread a cleardagger bead onto thenext strand, positionit at the centre of the
wire then twisttogether for 2.5cm.Take the first tendriland insert one of thewires througha hole on the disc3mm in from theouter edge, betweentwo turquoisedagger beads.
3Insert the otherwire through thenext hole. Twist thewires together for2.5cm and cut off theexcess. Coil the wireson the underside of
the disc. Adjust thetendril to point outfrom the disc. Followstep five of thenecklace tutorial tomake a wrapped loopand felt back. Fix theeye pin to the disc,opposite the tendrils.Hang the disc onto anearwire with a 4mm
jump ring through theloop of the eye pin.Repeat to make a pair.
To make a choker, follow the earring
instructions and hang from a pretty
ribbon. You could also experiment
with metallic beads or create a glitter
-dipped pearl.
TO MAKE AMATCHING
BROOCH, FOLLOWTHE NECKLACEINSTRUCTIONS,AND ATTACH ABROOCH PIN.
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SelfCLARE YARWOOD-WHITE
ADVISES ON HOW TO REVIEW
YOUR BUSINESS PLAN TO ENSURETHAT IT STILL WORKS FOR YOU
assessment
CLARES ADVICE
Dont be afraid to get started - writingsomething is better than nothing.
Remember your plan will change andevolve thats OK.
Dont ignore the bits you dont enjoy tackle them first and get help ifyou need it.
Keep an action plan, and listwhat you are going to do nextwith deadlines.
Have a clear vision - when you writedown your goals, they are far morelikely to happen!
Its important to have a business
plan so you have a clear focus.It will help you think through all
the elements that will affect yourbusiness - at the very least it
should state your vision for thefuture, how much money you want/need to make,
how you will make your products and marketthem, and who you are planning to sell them to.
You must revisit your plan regularly, as it willconstantly evolve. Dont expect to put all the
answers down on day one and then pack it awayin a drawer. There will be gaps you cant fill until
weeks or months down the line, or you will need tochange things as you discover what is and isnt
working. I recommend revisiting it at least everythree months, but if you keep the plan somewhere
you can see it and scribble notes as you work, it
will serve you well!
You should assess all areas regularly, as nopart of a business exists in isolation they all
impact on each other. For example, if sales arelow you may decide to re-position your brand,
which could mean changing your marketing,pricing and packaging. By analysing all areas
you learn how things fit together, and get to
know your business off by heart. You should beas familiar with your sales targets as you arewith your supplier list - you cant afford to
ignore the bits you dont like!
Recognising that there is a problem is more
than half the battle. I know so many designersthat lose money on every piece they sell, but
they dont realise it because they're not lookingat their figures regularly. When you benchmark
against your plans, you can see where you arefalling short and take steps to fill any
knowledge gaps through reading, networking,taking a course or other research. Mentoring
can be extremely helpful, as sometimes it ishard to be objective when you are very close to
your business, and working alone can beisolating. Talking challenges through with
someone can really help, and youll usually findthat your problems are not unique.
Stay on track by setting aside time in yourdiary to work on your business plans. At least
once a quarter, schedule a day to review yourplans and set new targets. A huge pitfall is not
allowing enough time to work on your business plan to spend around 40% of your working
week making jewellery, and the rest onmarketing, selling, admin, bookkeeping etc.
Another common pitfall is ignoring the finances.
Setting targets when you start can feel like
pulling figures out of thin air, but it's better to dothis and then adjust as real figures come in, than
not record them at all. Some simple accountingsoftware will save you time, money and tears
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Findoutmore...To book Clare Yarwood-White's e-workshopsand one-to-one business mentoring, and to findblog posts, downloads and more,
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Oorla Morgan creates her colourfuldesigns using gemstones from Jaipur,
Thai Hill Tribe beads, and gold filledwire and beads. She also has a modern vintage
range, recycling sterling silver charms to create
unique pendants.I started selling in 2010, first at jewellery parties,
craft fairs and a couple of local shops. Then in 2012I joined an artists collective at the Art Shed Gallery in
the Medicine Garden, Cobham, with eight other localartists and craftspeople. This was a fantastic
opportunity to work with other creative people and toget direct feedback from the public as we all take it in
turns to man the gallery, she reveals. Having my workon permanent display in the Art Shed was also the
springboard to selling in other galleries and designinga range for the National Trust. I also sell online via my
website, which went live in April 2013.
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Case Study: Oorla Morgan, Oorla Jewellery
COURSE WORK
BUSINESS MENTOR
She continues, I must admit that the business side of
things came later as I just wanted to get on withmaking and selling my jewellery! I knew this was
something I would need help with so I enrolled onClare Yarwood-Whites Create a Craft Business
course in 2011. I wrote a business plan under herexpert guidance, which made me think about my
business in a far more structured and detailed way.It gave me a clear format so I could set targets and
time frames for review. It also made me focus onthings that were completely alien to me like branding
and marketing. The whole process made it far clearerabout what I was doing and why, and I was
surprised at how inspiring I found it.The last section of the plan was my action
planner which I hadnt quite got to on the course, butwas easy to fill in afterwards. The difficulty for me
was that there was so much to do that it felt reallyoverwhelming. I acted straight away on some of the
really urgent points like finding an accountant andsetting up a business bank account, while keeping the
rest of it in my head, with the inevitable result thatI gradually let the daily things take over while moving
the business forward went on the back burner.I always had my long term goals in the back of my
mind, but without setting deadlines I wasnt actuallymoving towards them.
OORLAS VITAL HINTS
Make sure you set achievable goalsand deadlines.
Review regularly. If you havent meta deadline, ask yourself why butdon't be too hard on yourself! If thekids have been ill or youve had anunexpectedly huge order then youcant do it all. There are only somany hours in a day. Set yourselfanother deadline.
If you are putting a target off, behonest about why you haventachieved it. Think of a way aroundthe problem and move on, butwhatever you do, dont ignore it.
I decided that I needed someone to make me keep
working on my action planner in an organised way, soI booked in for some one-to-one mentoring sessions
with Clare. She helped me review my business planand focus on the parts I'd been avoiding. We set steps
with deadlines and reviewed these every couple ofweeks to ensure I was on target. The thought of her
disappointed face was enough to make me tackle the
bits I normally avoid!Oorla adds, Over time some of my goals haveevolved. Because of the work I have been doing for the
National Trust I didn't have time to do a trade fair in2014, so that will go on my plan for next year. I would
love to be able to employ someone to help with theadmin side of things in the near future (I know my
weaknesses!) so I can focus on the parts of the businessI love best.
I think its very important to review yourshort term and medium term goals at least once a
month to ensure you are making progress, with a morethorough review about every six months to a year.
Regular checking of medium term goals will keep youon the right track. Sometimes it can feel as if you arent
achieving much at all but when you consistently reviewand set new aims, you'll continue ever forward towards
your overall goals. See Oorla's full collection at
http://oorlajewellery.co.uk.
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MELODIES TOP TIPS
Dont be afraid of messing it up,because you cant. Your plan is atool to help you get a clear visionfor your business. Its not aschool essay and only has to berelevant to you.
Keep track of your finances. Thatshow you know how much moneyyou have to spend on marketing.
Keep an open mind to allow foropportunities you were notexpecting. They might take yourbusiness in a new direction.
At first, I didnt expect it to become a full-time job,
but I had to think of a name for my Etsy shopwhich led to thinking about my branding, creating
a logo, colour scheme and a line of thought. I alsohad to find a pricing formula to make sure that
I wouldnt sell at a loss and would make a profit.I was getting more and more excited about the
creation of my own brand and started thinkingabout how to market my products and finding my
customer base. But it was mostly ideas in myhead or notes on piece of paper; I had nothing
linked together.
However Melodie soon found that she wasstarting to lose track of where she wanted her
brand to go. Attacking the finance side wasdaunting too, she adds. I needed to learn more
about how to run a small business so I attendedthe Design Your Career conference where I was
greatly inspired by Clare Yarwood-White. Shemade me realise that to grow your business you
require structure and thats really when I feltlike I needed to write down my plan.
I registered for Clare's Create Your Craft
Business e-workshop and realised thatI actually had a pretty good idea of where
I wanted my business to go and how to getthere. It was mostly a matter of putting it on
paper, allowing me focus on getting the 'scary'part right. For me that mostly meant finance,
but its pretty straightforward once you knowthe basics and Clare provides great ready-made
Excel templates which helped immensely.In a month I had all the data I needed and
the plan almost wrote itself. I knew what mybrand was, how to market it to the right
customers, how much money I had, would getand how to spend it, where I wanted to be in
one, two and five years time, plus a good idea ofhow to get there. However it wasn't until I
actually had to write it all down that my plan
become a reality.
Melodie adds, I think that it is veryimportant to review your plan regularly; as a
small business you often have to adapt it toyour cash flow. You must also be versatile; find
different ways to advertise your product.Nothing is set in stone; your plan needs to
reflect whats going on with your real business,not a fantasised version of it.
Visit Melodie's online shops atwww.slinkylinksjewellery.com,
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/slinkylinksjewellery,and http://marketplace.asos.com/boutique
/slinkylinksFORWARD PLANNING
Case Study: Melodie Telliez, SlinkyLinks
Melodie Telliez first started making her sophisticated and
bold leather jewellery as a hobby, upcycling top qualityoff-cuts from her previous job working for a shoe designer.
I began selling my jewellery online on Etsy in February 2013 and sinceApril 2014, I also have an online shop at ASOS Marketplace, she explains.
The Internet is my main focus and source of revenue, plus I attend theoccasional market or pop-up shop as well as organising jewellery parties.
BRAND BUILDING
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TO MAKE MATCHING EARRINGS,FOLLOW STEP ONE OF THE
NECKLACE TUTORIAL. CREATE AWIRE FRAME TO HANG AROUNDEACH TEARDROP AND SECURE
ONTO EARWIRES.
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Necklace
1Cut 10cm of0.8mm wire.
Create a tight spiral atthe end of the wire, nolarger than the widestpart of a teardrop.Straighten the rest ofthe stem. Secure tothe back of a teardropwith E6000 glue,thread one 3mm cubebead onto the
projecting wire at thetop and create a linkusing round-nosedpliers. Cut off anyexcess and glue ontothe top of theteardrop. Repeat fortwo more teardrops,but add a 4mm and3mm cube to thelast one.
2Make a loopedhead pin with one
4mm cube bead andrepeat for another five,adding a 3mm cube tothe last two. Cut a
length of nylonfilament, crimp oneend and thread12.5cm of 3mm cubebeads. String one4mm cube head pin,four 3mm cube beads,one 4mm cube headpin, four 3mm cubebeads, a double cubehead pin, four 3mmcube beads, then alooped teardrop.Thread six 3mm cubebeads then a teardrop,six 4mm cube beadsand another teardrop,then repeat the 4mmlooped head pinpattern on the otherside. Once you have
added the final 4mmcube, string on 12.5cmof 3mm cube beads.To finish, crimp eachend of the nylon andattach a clasp.
Hair Band
1Cut four 12.5cmlengths of 0.8mm
wire and straightenout. Cut 25.5cm of
0.4mm wire andsecure one end to thecentre of one 0.8mmlength. Place a second0.8mm wire acrossthe centre of the firstto make a cross shapeand bind with 0.4mmwire. Position a third0.8mm wire acrossthe centre bindingsand secure by weaving
0.4mm wire in andout in a basket weavepattern. Once thethree wires are secure,place the final 0.8mmlength across theother wires to form
a star shape and bindtogether, weaving the0.4mm wire until thestar feels secure. Cutoff any excess andneaten the ends.
2Create a tightspiral on the end
of five 0.8mm wireends, no larger thanthe widest part ofa teardrop. Leave
a 2.5cm stemprojecting above eachspiral and leave therest of the stems untilthe decoration is readyto be attached. Adjustthe stem spirals in a
circular pattern andglue a teardrop toeach spiral to createflower petals. To createa wire flower frame,work directly froma spool of 0.8mm wireand using the tips ofround-nosed pliers,create a small link atthe end. Position thepliers 3cm from the
link and bend the wireback around to forma narrow loop.
3Bend the wireback up, keeping
it at 3cm, and createfour further loops in
a zig-zag pattern. Onceyou have five loops ina row, cut from thespool, just below thelast loop. Using yourfingers, pull the top ofeach loop around toform a circular shapeand push the cut endinto the link to secure.To shape the loops intopetals, use chain-nosed
pliers to prise themopen at the centreand squeeze each ofthe ends into points.Keep manipulatinguntil you have thedesired shape. For the
wiggles of wirerunning within eachpetal space, use0.8mm wire and formthe wiggle patternwith round-nosedpliers, securing to thecentre of the flowerframe and the tipsof each petal.
4Place the wirepetal frame
behind the teardroppetals and push theremaining projectingstems into the centreof the flower frame to
secure. Cut 25.5cm of0.4mm wire and useto bind the centre ofthe frames. Oncesecure, beginthreading theremaining 0.4mmwire with anassortment of beadsto fill the centre of theflower. Take a hairband and evenly bindwith 0.4mm wire and4mm cube hematitebeads, then secure the
flower into position onthe side of the band.
Bracelet
1Wrap a length of1mm wire around
a circular mandrel,leaving 6cm projectingon each side of thebangle size desired.Use pliers to createa spiral on the end ofeach projecting wire,bringing themtogether so that theysit above each other atthe measured size. Cut30.5cm of 0.4mmwire and use to bindand secure the banglewith 4mm cubehematite beads,attaching them onalternate sides of the
wire and securingafter each attachment.Cut any excess wireand neaten.
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1Cut two sections of black leatherand one of red leather so thatthey're just over twice the lengthyou need.
2Fold the leather in half and passthrough the loop part of aleather bar clasp. Put this loop overthe heart end and push it into place.
3Twist the remaining leather andtrim the ends so they are flush.Glue the loose ends into the bar claspand allow to dry.
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HowIStartedWE FIND OUT HOW LEE RENE CHANGED
HER CAREER PATH TO JEWELLERY DESIGN
CONTACTS BOOK
To see the exhibition that inspiredLee's Voodoo collection, visit TheBritish Musuem,www.britishmuseum.org
You can find more of Lee'scollection available at Boticca,www.boticca.com
For Hatton Garden's fulljewellery directory, visitwww.hatton-garden.net
Visit Lee's website at www.leerenee.co.uk
LEES BUSINESS TIPS
Believe in yourself and love yourdesigns. This passion will givepotential stockists and customersreassurance.
Use experts in other fields; wehave some of the most highlyskilled stone setters and polishersin the world, so use their talent toelevate your work to new levels.
When starting out, only buy tools,equipment and materials as you needthem to avoid unecessary waste.F
or many years I worked inadvertising in London butwhen I turned 30, it really
made me think about whatI wanted to be. I had always loved
jewellery design and would oftensketch ideas for rings and earringsin my spare time, so I decided tofinally do something about it.
I signed up to a jewellery makingcourse; I knew re-training was goingto be time-consuming so I took thestep of going part-time at work and
put myself on a professionalsilversmithing and enamelling course.As well as studying, I decided toapproach some jewellers in HattonGarden that I respected and waslucky enough to get anapprenticeship - being trained byCentral Saint Martins and HattonGarden was amazing and it taughtme skills that I didn't know existed!Whilst studying, I began designingmy first collections, set up mywebsite and approached someboutiques. I had no previous businessexperience but my background inadvertising was really useful for
helping me to promote and marketmy brand.
I find my inspiration in everythingand everywhere, from childhoodmemories to the wonderful city I livein; I often go to the V&A Museum andThe British Museum to feel inspiredby truly great artists and wonderfularchitecture. My first collection,Voodoo, was inspired by an ancientAfrican tribal mask that I sawexhibited at The British Museum, therest of the collection grew from there.My Star-Crossed Lovers set wasinfluenced by literary characters, from
Romeo and Juliet to Cathy andHeathcliff. The interlocking rings aremeant to represent their darkromantic love for each other, it wasgreat fun to do! Finally, aphotographer friend visited Miamiand on seeing her pictures, I fell inlove with the clash of 1920s Art Decoarchitecture and the bright neon1980s vibe. I tried to combine both of
these things in my collection, MiamiVacation, which includes my signaturepineapple design.
When I saw my pineappleearrings featured in Vogueandpublished twice in The Sunday TimesStylemagazine, it was a real honour.I've also gained famous clientsincluding Cara Delevigne and MaryCharteris, who continue to return fornew pieces. This year, I've begunselling in boutiques in Singapore andAmerica so I hope to grow bothnationally and internationally.I'm also making my first men's
collection so who knows wherethat will take me!
IVE GAINED FAMOUS
CLIENTS, INCLUDING CARA
DELEVIGNE AND MARY
CHARTERIS, WHO CONTINUE
TO RETURN FOR NEW PIECES
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Create your own awareness ribbon pinswith these Art Clay exclusive clearsilicone moulds, available from MetalClay Ltd. They can be used with Art Clayand PMC silver, copper and gold, as wellas bronze and copper clay, polymer clay,or resin. The moulds are self-lubricatingand quick releasing so the shape willeasily pop out when dry. Customise thecolour of the ribbon for the charity ofyour choice. This mould retails for 7.95and with every purchase, Metal Clay Ltdwill donate 1 to Cancer Research UK.For more details and to purchase, visit
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Established in 1978, Karina Krafts is one of the UKslargest independent suppliers of gift, presentationand jewellery packaging with over 30 ranges for allbudgets and applications. You can choose fromcardboard, plastic, paper-covered plastic and wooddesigns, with over 750,000 boxes available fromstock for overnight shipping. Bespoke design andprinting services are also offered, allowing you tocreate your own personalised packaging. KarinaKrafts offers competitive pricing, with new
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This stunning Interchangable Locket Kit from Beads Direct is bothaffordable and bang on trend. With the chance to pick and change yourown coins, as well as the ability to customise your locket at less than 20,this complete kit is the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one. This version
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For details of more jewellery making classes, courses and workshops across the UK, see our Club Together listings on p82.
Learning FocusPERFECT YOUR CRAFT WITH THESE JEWELLERY COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
Resin JewelleryWorkshopResin is a versatile andcost-effective jewellerymaking material whichis easy to work with athome, either on its own,with metal clay or othermetal pieces. This two-day workshop offered byLondon Jewellery Schoolcovers a range oftechniques includingmould making, mixingresins and colours, addingimages or objects to resinpieces and creating aprofessional finish.
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To find out more about all of JewelleryMaker's workshops, visit
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To see the latest tutorialsand find out more, visitwww.kernowcraft.com
One-Day JewelleryWorkshopsIn addition to hostedchildren's, adult and henparties, Jewellery Partiesalso offers full-dayworkshops priced 120 perperson, held at founderMandy Kavanagh's home inMatfield. These can betailored to suit thestudents, allowing you tolearn anything fromstringing beads to wire
wrapping tiaras. Mandycan also advise on turningyour hobby into a businessand providehelpfulresources.
To find out more, visitwww.jewelleryparties.orgor call Mandy on
07530 924884.
Workshop Highlights A range of resin techniques to try
Learn to create your own siliconerubber moulds
Work with colour and inclusionsto create different looks
Create at least five finished items,plus other components
Find out more about this andother workshops atwww.londonjewelleryschool.co.uk
HAVE AJEWELLERY
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Workshop Highlights Flexible workshops; create one or
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Bring broken jewellery to reuse or repair
Maximum of six students
Home-cooked lunch and refreshmentsprovided
Online Jewellery TutorialsMake the Look is a brand new section on theKernowcraft website with designs to inspire andencourage you to try new jewellery makingtechniques. With simple to follow instructions,these project tutorials make
jewellery creation to silversmithingaccessible and will give you ideasfor your own designs, even if youare just starting out. You can alsofind links to further advice and allthe tools that you need.
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Tutorial Highlights New projects added regularly
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All the supplies you need inone handy place
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Course Highlights Learn how to plan your
own parties
Make your events a success
A perfect opportunity to growyour business
Discover how to sell successfully
JM Business AcademySelling at PartiesIf you want to explore ideas for running
jewellery parties, this course taught byAngela Edwards is perfect for you. As afollow-on from the JM BusinessAcademy course, it enables you to learnhow to plan, organise and sell throughyour very own jewellery parties. Youwill explore all the key elements thatmake a jewellery party asuccess, such as whereto advertise, how tocreate different partyideas and discover howto keep your diary full.This workshop launcheson 8th January 2015and retails at 110.
BUILD ABUSINESS
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I started making
jewellery at an early age
and went on to study
silversmithing at college.
I was lucky enough to be
given a full set of tools
from a cousin in the
profession and I still use
them today I love the
fact that theyre vintage
and have been passed through several
generations of jewellers before reaching my
hands. I began making rings after a customer
asked me to make a set that encapsulated the
birthstones of her family; one individual ring
to mark her birth month and