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How to Connect With Manufacturers to Make Your Jewelry Designs

Designing jewelry is not only a hobby, but can prove to be quite lucrative if you start having your designs produced and selling them online or in a store. However, getting from sketch drawings to tangible product has many steps. You must find a manufacturer with the resources to get the raw materials and the machinery and workers to make your designs a reality. Different manufacturers will have different stipulations in terms of costs and minimum orders. Seek out a manufacturer that provides reasonable prices for the designs you seek to create.

Instructions

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  Seek out jewelry manufacturer associations. These associations list jewelry manufacturers in their area. They will also detail what each of these manufacturers specialize in producing. These associations are located across the globe and connect people on the design side of jewelry with the manufacturers themselves. Browse the listings until you find a manufacturer that is a fit based on the size and scope of your order.
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  Attend jewelry shows. The jewelry industry holds shows throughout the world where professionals from all aspects of the business get together in the hopes of forming successful business relationships. Attend one of these events and strike up a conversation with manufacturers until you find the right fit. Membership to the organization or an admission fee may be required to attend.
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  Search local community boards and social networking sites for jewelry-making enthusiasts in your area. This is especially beneficial if you want to start small and design just a few pieces at a time. This will keep your overhead low while giving you the chance to create each unique piece for your collection. Other ideas include contacting teachers who teach jewelry making at community centers, professors from colleges or even jewelry stores themselves that might specialize in making their own jewelry. Detail what you are looking for and see if it is a fit for your business model. The advantage here is that it might be easier to stay in constant contact with someone who is local.

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