Newsletter for Jewelry Makers: Learn How to Be a Bazaar Ninja

Find everything you need to sell successfully at jewelry shows [-- Fire Mountain Gems and Beads -- ]( America's Favorite Beading and Jewelry Supply Company® [Find everything you need to sell successfully at jewelry shows]( Share: [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( [It's Showtime: Preparing for Your First Craft Show]( Learn from the best on how to prepare for your next (or first!) jewelry show. Follow along with Patti in this free video as she shares tips and tricks to be a certified bazaar ninja. This article also includes a printable checklist to ensure you set yourself up for successful sales. [Read the Article ›]( Beadatorial [Traveling with Beads]( Traveling with Beads Take your jewelry making on the go and never waste another minute again. Find out what you need to make sure your creativity is travel ready. [Read the Article ›]( Featured Project [Jewelry Set with Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Beads, Crystal Passions® Beads and Silver Metal Beads]( Design Idea MK2D Jewelry Set with Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Beads, Crystal Passions® Beads and Silver Metal Beads Necklace layering is more popular than ever, and this four-piece necklace set is perfectly stylish. Create each necklace strand using the step-by-step instructions and enjoy the striking combination of lapis lazuli gemstones and crystal beads. [View the Instructions ›]( What's New! [Storage Containers]( Storage Containers - Line Expansion We've added more sizes of storage containers for designing on the go or working in small spaces. You?ll love how easy it is to organize your seed beads, gemstone chips, rhinestones and more. [Shop ›]( Ask the Experts [Ask the Experts]( Hello! I have a question about how to market my fine silver pendants: With the rising cost of precious metals I often find it difficult to sell my pendants for the price I want if I consider the chains that go with them. I really want to sell my pendants "as is" without a chain to keep costs down, but I feel if I do that it hinders sales since people want to wear the pieces right away or they don't have a chain of their own. Should I just charge more and supply a chain? Or should I keep my prices affordable and skip the chain? I was thinking about using a cord or something since it would be cheaper, but I'm afraid it won't mesh well with the more formal look of my pieces. Help? -Annie [Read the Answer ›]( Meet Quita Hartfiel [Featured Artist Quita Hartfiel]( If the aspiring artist is going to a show and needs a unique display, contact your local college art department and put on a contest. All artists love a challenge. [Read Quita's Story ›]( Product of the Week - Price Tags and Accessories [TITLE 5]( Don't settle for stickers that leave a residue on your designs! Price your jewelry like a pro with industry-leading price tags and labels. We offer top brands in many different sizes and styles for all your jewelry business needs. [Shop ›]( Free Video of the Week [TITLE 6]( Sell Your Jewelry With the Right Displays [Watch the Video ›]( Featured Business Article [Closing the Sale: Keeping Buyers Interested in Your Booth or Website]( Closing the Sale: Keeping Buyers Interested in Your Booth or Website Courtesy of Handmade Business Donald Clark answers your questions about how to keep customers interested in your booth or website. Use his expert suggestions to help close sales for business success. [Read the Article ›]( Color Trends [TTITLE 3]( [Oak Heart]( [Fossil]( [Chipmunk]( Necklace and Earring Set with Polymer Clay Beads, Celestial Crystal® Beads and Metal Sheet Bring the colors of autumn into your wardrobe with shades of [Chipmunk]( [Fossil]( and [Oak Heart]( in this artisan-looking design. Use the free instructions to make this piece your own with its heishi-like polymer clay beads. [View Project ›]( Gemstone Sale [Gemstone Sale]( From earthy red jasper and unakite to regal sapphire and sweet pink opal, and so many more, our gemstones cover a wide spectrum of colors, shapes and sizes. Stock up on your favorites at our Gemstone Sale and get up to 75% off. Grab 'em while you can, though--this deal goes away October 10th at 11:59 p.m. PT. [Shop the Gemstone Sale ›]( Connect with Us [ FACEBOOK ]( [ YOUTUBE ]( [ TWITTER ]( [ PINTEREST ]( [ INSTAGRAM ]( Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, Inc. One Fire Mountain Way, Grants Pass, OR 97526-2373 USA US and Canada Customer Service: (800) 423-2319 International Customer Service: (541) 956-7890 To ensure you continue receiving emails from us, please add fmg@email.firemountaingems.com to your address book. You are currently subscribed as: {EMAIL} [Email Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Return Policy]( [View Email as a Web Page]( Copyright 2022 All Rights Reserved Prices subject to change without prior notice. Not responsible for typographical, descriptive or technical errors for products listed.