Free, Illustrated Jewelry Making Instructions
Here’s a handy resource from Chicago’s Benches on Division, illustrated guides to common tasks in jewelry making. These would be great if you need a quick remember of what steps to do.... read more
An Affordable Lighting Set-up for Jewelry and Small Objects
I was just recommending these lights in an online forum and thought I should share here too. I have two lighting set ups, one that’s always set up and is jewelry scale (above), and a larger one for really long necklaces, small to medium sized sculptures and even... read more
Stop the guessing (checklist for artists)
I’ve been following Alyson Stanfield at Art Biz Coach for some time now and trust her to know artists and what we need. As a result of her 14+ years helping artists grow their businesses and careers, Alyson has developed a Must-Have Checklist for Your Successful Art... read moreHow To Use Pattern Dies In A Hydraulic Press by Kevin Potter
read moreMaking Texture Plates with the Silhouette Curio
Score & Emboss or Score & Deboss with your Silhouette Curio™ Score & Emboss or Score & Deboss with your Silhouette Curio™ from Silhouette America on... read more
Sparkle! on Your Website
Writing about yourself can be such a challenge, right? Here’s a post that I’ve found to be extremely helpful in re-writing my about page.... read more
How Decorating an Imaginary Retail Store Can Help Your Small Jewelry Business
I was shopping in one of my favorite thrift stores – I like to hunt for found objects to use in my artwork – and I kept finding display pieces that would be just perfect if I still did outdoor craft shows, or if I had a retail store. I think I’m not the only artist or... read more
How to Start a Local Accountability Group
How to Start a Local Accountability Group Here’s a question that came up yesterday at my speech “Milk It! (How to Get Everything You Can Out of Being in an Artwalk!” at the Beverly Art Alliance. I mentioned that I’m in a group where we state our goals each month at... read more
Year in Review and Goal Setting
Nothing like the day after Christmas to start reflecting on the past year and start setting goals for next year, right? As always, Alyson Stanfield, the Art Biz Coach’s blog has a list of really terrific questions for you to answer:... read more
Here’s the eCourse I’m Recommending to Friends Right Now
‘Tis the season for creative doubts and uncertainties, right? It’s hard to focus, the weather, at least where I am, brings on the doldrums and the very strong desire to hibernate til spring. This past week, two friends emailed or texted about their... read moreMy Ebook
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