I’ve been advising a friend who was trying to get her Etsy shop up and running. Well, actually, she wasn’t. Until I started nagging and peer-pressuring her into it. I acted out of love. I love her crocheted hats and headbands, and own more than a few. I get asked “where’d you get that?” every time I wear one. Followed by the inevitable: “Is she on Etsy?” (she is now – go check it out, and then come back here to finish reading)

She’s been selling via her Facebook page, and at craft shows, quite successfully. But having an online shop opens up a wider world of possible customers, including the handful of people who aren’t on FB. There are many marketplaces on the web where you can open a shop to sell your handmade goods. Etsy happens to be the one I stumbled upon first. Continue reading →

There are two types of loops in the world of wired jewelry: wrapped and simple. When a jewelry design calls for a wire loop, I tend to use a wrapped one. And I’m here to tell you why.

Carved carnelian flower pendant on silver wire-wrapped links necklace

Beaded necklace using wrapped loops as connectors and for dangles.