Resources for Jewelry Designers
Many of the resources in this list I have used personally over the years. This is just a small sampling of what is out there but this will give you a good place to start and I will continue to update the list as things change and new resources are created. Please feel free to contact me with any questions about the information provided below.
Places to buy beads and tools:
Your local bead shop
Packaging/Displays:
Same as above including:
Web design Info:
wix.com
weebly.com
squarespace.com
Domain name search - www.whois.com
Starting a business:
SBA.gov
IRS.gov
Your local entrepreneurial center
Gem and Jewelry Shows:
Tuscan Gem show: tgms.org/show
International Gem Show - www.intergem.com
Whole bead show - www.wholebead.com
Resources for shows and online applications: juriedartservices.com
Other information:
You can check with your own insurance company or use short term insurance for the arts and crafters:
Business cards, banners and other promotional items: vistaprint.com or staples.com
Color of the year or season - pantone.com
Facebook has many different types of groups that you can join to help you on your journey. Just search for the information or interest that you are looking for.
