Welcome the the 3rd and final Blog Hop of the B'sue Boutiques Build A Line Challenge (BALC). In this leg of the hop you get to see the whole line revealed.
Master Class
For the past three months a diverse group of 55 jewelry artists have participated in a jewelry design master class led by Brenda Sue Lansdowne. We learned about designing a cohesive line within a specific price range. This class has been invaluable for all of us.
Lessons I've Learned
This class has helped me focus on planning and completing a cohesive line of jewelry. (No small feat!) My line includes necklaces, earrings, and a hand bracelet. I tend to make things as inspiration strikes, so having to focus on a single line was surprisingly a bit of a struggle. Ha!
I learned about the different categories of jewelry makers: hobbyist (that's me!), jewelry maker, or jewelry designer (what I am going to be). Read more about my discovery here.
Take aways
- Focus - keep your eyes on the prize, cohesive lines sell best
- Impulse Pricing - know what impulse price points are and how to use them effectively
- Know the Pricing Pyramid - the lowest pricing tier will be your bread and butter customers whose purchases allow you to make more elaborate statement pieces, plan a tier for buyers at every level of income
- Fashion savvy - keep an eye on what is going to trend and incorporate aspects that remain true to your style
- Read Vogue - they seem to be ahead of the curve with up and coming trends such as styles and colors that will trickle down through all aspects of fashion
- The Devil Wears Prada - yes, yes she does
My Line
I call my line Going To The Bazaar. Classic Moroccan, Spanish, Indian, and Middle Eastern jewelry inspired me and I added a Bohemian flair. I love the lush look of the jewelry from this region, but in silver and gold with gemstones it would be prohibitively expensive. I decided to make an affordable line with the same rich, luxurious feel. I'm pretty proud of it and I hope you like it too! :-)
The Reveal: Going To The Bazaar
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| Hand Bracelet in Ruby Red from the side $35.00 |
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| Hand Bracelet In Ruby Red |
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| Hand Bracelet In Ruby Red from the front |
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| Hand Bracelet in Ruby Red from the back |
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| Hand Bracelet in Ruby Red from the side |
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| Necklace in Ruby Red with Crystals $25.00 |
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| Necklace in Ruby Red with Crystals front close-up |
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| Necklace in Ruby Red with Crystals rear view |
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| Earrings in Ruby Red with Thin Side Down front view $27.00 |
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| Earrings in Ruby Red with Thin Side Down front/rear view |
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| Necklace in Ruby Red Long Length $20.00 |
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| Necklace in Ruby Red Long Length front close-up |
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| Necklace in Ruby Red Long Length rear close-up |
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| Earrings in Ruby Red with Thin Side Up front view $27.00 |
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| Earrings in Ruby Red with Thin Side Up front/rear view |
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| Necklace in Sapphire Blue with Crystal Chain $40.00 |
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| Necklace in Sapphire Blue with Crystal Chain |
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| Necklace in Sapphire Blue with Crystal Chain close-up |
All of the jewelry features handmade clasps and ear wires, B'sue Boutiques filigrees with hand-painted details and hand wire-wrapped bead dangles. Prices range from $20 - #40 for the pieces featured.
Custom color and customization is available on any of the pieces. Currently available colors are Swarovski crystals in ruby red and sapphire blue, crystals in topaz, and glass beads in amethyst purple.
Time to Hop
Hop on over to the next stop. I hope you enjoyed the reveal. Tell me what you think! ~Elizabeth
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Carole Carlson Beadsophisticate
Lynn Stinten Dragonzwench
Marica Zammit Bead Lovelies
Catherine Shattuck VRBrose
Michaele Collie The Vintage Gem
Mary Craig Jewelry Alchemy
Lee Koopman Strega Jewelry
Erin Whitacre Shattered Time Jewelry
Monica Casady MJCasady Copper Works
Leila West Leila Nicole Designs
Cindy Peterson Howling Dog Jewelry
Leila Belcher Leila Bee Designs
Gloria Allen Wings and Beads
Pamela Anger Novegatti Designs
Tammy Adams Paisley Lizard
Lynda O'Mara LOmara Creative
Elizabeth Hildreth ---- YOU ARE HERE ---- MadScientistsDesigns
Dana Hickey Wind Dancer Studios
Janet Calardo Jan Lea Designs
Maria Clark Sweet Willow Designs
Lori Beekman B. Accessorized
Jennifer Kroeger Relic Charm
Amy Jorgensen Hoarder's Corner
Robin Reed Artistry: Handcrafted Bead Designs
Ingrid Anderson Lilis Gems
Louise O'Shields Desire Divine Jewels
Susan Killam Killam Creative
Nike Bottalico Nike Bottalico
Susan Bowerman Woodside Wireworks
Kristy Le Kristy Le Trendy Jewelry Designs
Jan Peters Stylized Vintage
Mitzie Crider Needful Luxuries Occasional Blog
Gina Hockett Freestyle Elements
Linda Anderson From the Bead Board
Alexandra Sefton Imaginary Jewelry and Altered Art
Melida Boman The Journey of Pens and Things
Teresa Shurter TreeZ's Treasurs
Melissa Latimer Smithed Up
Renee Hong Fine and Dandy Jewelry and Art
Nadine Edris Moondance Jewelry
Lori Meyer Parisienne Girl
Jennifer Merrill Williams Artists of All Stripes
Denise Lussier Poirier Jewelry by Denise
Renee Allen Small Stuff Design
Autumn Adams Autumn Dawns
Elizabeth Owens 1996 Shabby Lane
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Sandra Ballard Mama San's Mojo
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