Make Money With Jewellery, Chips & New Ideas For Beads
16nd March 2025
See us next weekend in East Sussex Bead Fair, at the beautiful listed village of Alfriston in Alfriston Village Hall, BN26 5TL. Free entry & refreshments! MrBead & other traders – 11am to 4pm.
MrBead Shop: https://mrbeadshop.com. For all shows this year, click Bead Fairs 2025
Content:
East Sussex Bead Fair
New Beads
Make Money With Jewellery
Cambridge Bead Fair Report
New Ideas For Beads
Cheeky Chips
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East Sussex Bead Fair
Make a day of it exploring one of the UK’s most-beautiful villages, Alfriston. In the South Downs National Park, between Brighton and Eastbourne. Stroll along the Cuckmere River, then enjoy a hill walk along Birling Gap or the Seven Sisters. Or if you’re not that energetic, dine in Brighton after the show.
There’s limited parking by the hall, so best to use one of the village’s two car parks. We have refreshments at the hall, but there are also many quaint tea houses in the village. See you there!
For Full Details Click: East Sussex Bead Fair
New Beads
Our 600kgms, 30 boxes of new beads finally arrived in the UK a couple of weeks ago. MiMi has opened some of the boxes already and priced up to display at our fairs – and I’ve added a few online.
Click Online To See Our New Beads
Make Money creating and Selling Bead Jewellery
Jewellery making is a creative and profitable business opportunity. Whether you’re a hobbyist looking to turn your passion into income or an entrepreneur seeking a new venture, the market offers vast potential.
Creating and selling jewellery is a fulfilling and profitable venture if approached strategically. By perfecting your craft, marketing effectively, and managing your business wisely, you can turn your passion for jewellery-making into a successful enterprise. Start small, stay creative, and grow your brand step by step!
1. Learn the Craft
Before you start selling, you need to master the art of making jewellery.
• Research Techniques: Learn jewellery-making techniques, such as stringing, wire wrapping, and bead weaving.
• Invest in Tools and Materials: Purchase quality beads, strings, clasps, pliers, and other tools.
• Practice and Experiment: Create different designs to refine your skills and develop a unique style.
2. Define Your Niche
The bead jewellery market is diverse, so finding a niche will help you stand out. Consider specializing in:
• Handmade luxury beaded bracelets
• Customized name bead jewellery
• Ethnic or cultural bead designs
• Gemstone or crystal bead jewellery
• Minimalist and everyday wear bead accessories
3. Source Quality Materials
The quality of your jewellery affects its appeal and price. Buy beads and accessories from reliable suppliers. Consider:
• Wholesale bead suppliers
• Online craft marketplaces
• Local craft stores
• Bead Fairs
4. Set Up Your Workspace
Having a dedicated workspace helps improve efficiency and creativity. Ensure you have:
• A clean and organized area
• Bright Even lighting
• Storage containers for beads and tools
5. Price Your Jewellery Right
Pricing should cover materials, time, and a profit margin. Consider:
• Cost of materials: Sum up all expenses for each piece.• Time spent: Factor in how long it takes to make each item.
• Competitor pricing: Research similar products in the market.• Perceived value: Unique, high-quality designs can command higher prices.
6. Create an Online Presence
An online presence helps you reach a wider audience. Start with:
• Social Media: Use Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest to showcase your work.
• Etsy or Online Stores: Sell on platforms like Etsy, Shopify, or Amazon Handmade.
• A Personal Website: Having a website adds credibility and allows for direct sales.
• SEO and Hashtags: Optimize your listings with relevant keywords to attract customers.
7. Market Your Jewellery
Marketing is key to attracting buyers. Strategies include:
• Professional Photography: High-quality images showcase your jewellery best.
• Influencer Collaborations: Partner with fashion influencers to promote your designs.
• Craft Fairs and Local Markets: Sell at community events to gain exposure.
• Giveaways and Promotions: Run contests to increase engagement and brand awareness.
• Email Marketing: Collect emails and send newsletters with new designs and special offers.
8. Sell at Local and Online Platforms
Apart from online marketplaces, consider:
• Boutique stores
• Pop-up shops
• Art and craft fairs
• Personalized orders for gifts and special events
9. Manage Your Finances
Keep track of your expenses and profits to ensure a sustainable business. Use accounting software or a simple spreadsheet to record:
• Material costs
• Sales revenue
• Marketing expenses
• Taxes and other business costs
10. Keep Innovating and Expanding
Stay ahead by:
• Learning new jewellery-making techniques
• Expanding your product line
• Keeping up with trends and customer preferences
• Offering custom and personalized designs
For Bead, Pearl & Jewellery-Making Supplies Click MrBead
Cambridge Bead Fair Report
Cambridge is always a busy, fun show – and this one didn’t disappoint. Lots of new visitors – some as far as St Albans, and many from Milton Keynes.
The day before we enjoyed ourselves visiting Ely, a beautiful nearby Market Town. Ely was an island 500-years ago, surrounded by fenland and water. Great by the river and around the market.
We’ll Be back In Cambridge With Southampton Bead Shop On Sunday 1st June: Cambridge Bead Fair
New Ideas For Beads
One of our customer’s came up with the original idea of ‘beading@ their walking stick!
CHEEKY CHIPS!
Chips are a fun and an inexpensive way to make jewellery. With a huge range of beads, usually in double-length strings – an affordable way to use semi-precious stones. Ideal for simple bracelets, necklaces or earrings.
Bracelets can be quickly made by using elastic string allowing for expansion so they will fit everyone. Or chips can easily be threaded on thin bangle wire for a more steady effect.
Chips are sold in much longer strands than other types of beads – usually 32-inches long, so if you only want them for bracelets, you don’t need so many strands.
They’re also the cheapest way to purchase the stone – so allowing those on a budget to use semi-precious beads they could not otherwise afford. Chips come in all sorts of sizes, coloures and shapes.
Being natural, almost all have irregular sizes and shapes. If you plan on using a strand of chips to make a necklace, you will need to restring them – as they come on a temporary string without any hook or clasp. It’s a good idea to use a tray or table when working with chips as their tiny size make them easy to loose. Have fun!
We have extra-long strings of chip beads from only £2.50. These are a real bargain as most bead sellers charge more for this length and the prices at source have gone up! Over 64 different chip beads at MrBead.
For Our many Chips Click: Chip Beads
Enjoy a Bead Fair Soon!
Bead shows are great fun – you will love them! Bring a trolley, as beads get heavy. Take some cash, as a few venues have a weak signal for card payments. Talk to the vendors and other visitors to inspire new design ideas. Make a note of what you paid for beads, and keep exhibitors’ business cards and leaflets.
Bead Fairs Of 2025
Sunday 23rd March: East Sussex Bead Fair, Alfriston Village Hall, The Tye, Alfriston, Polegate BN26 5TL
Sunday 6th April: Norwich Bead Fair, George Best Western Hotel, Arlington Lane, Newmarket Rd, Norwich NR2 2DA
Sunday 13th April: Beads Up North, Haydock Racecourse, Newton-Le-Willows WA12 0HQ
Saturday 10th May: Oxfordshire Bead Fair, Hornton Pavilion, Hornton, Banbury, OX15 6DB
Sunday 11th May: London Luton Bead Fair, Stockwood Hotel, Castle Street, Luton LU1 3SS
Saturday 17th May: New Forest Bead Fair, Brockenhurst Village Hall, Highwood Road, Brockenhurst SO42 7RY
Sunday 18th May: Welsh Bead Fair, Redwick Village Hall, Church Row, Redwick, Caldicot NP26 3DE
Sunday 25th May: Cornish Bead Fair, Probus Village Hall, Barn Court, Probus TR2 4NB
New venues at North Yorkshire, Penrith, Windsor and Swindon. For this years full list, click: 2025 Bead Fairs.
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Enjoy 15% off anything with no minimum order. Shipping is free too on UK orders over £40. International shipping from £7.99.
Can only be used at the NEW shop & not with any other coupon. To get the discount Key SELL at checkout now, as offer ends Friday 21st March 2025. Use at https://mrbeadshop.com.
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