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October 23

Andrea Acailawen is now friends with Joanne Boyer and Moira Coon

October 23

Andrea Acailawen commented on Andrea Acailawen's blog post 'Custom design vs. production lines'

Thank you for the input. At this point, I'm actually looking at launching my own line under the Acailawen Designs name, versus designing a line for someone else. I'm looking to focus on creating the designs and then having someone else handling the…

August 30

Cherrie Sage commented on Andrea Acailawen's blog post 'Custom design vs. production lines'

Hi Andrea, Sounds like you've already begun your homework and are asking a lot of great questions...before you leap! I've never massed produced anything, except paper copies (lol)...so for what it's worth,,,I believe your line of thinking is on trac…

August 30

Andrea Acailawen replied to Scarlet Leonard's discussion 'Post your studio' in the group Artfire Sellers

Thanks Scarlet. I'm glad I found this little group on here. I've run into a few jewelry designers that I know here since I joined the site last week. It seems like an interesting site thus far. :)

August 27

Scarlet Leonard and Andrea Acailawen are now friends

August 27

Andrea Acailawen replied to Scarlet Leonard's discussion 'Post your studio' in the group Artfire Sellers

Hey Scarlet! It's good to see you on here! :) I don't have any items in my shop at the moment (I'm in mid-inventory - sigh), but will let you know as soon as I do. I'm hoping to have a few items up by late next week. In the mean time, you all can s…

August 26

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August 26

Andrea Acailawen commented on Rhonda Jai's group 'Etsy Shop Owners'

Hi all. I also have a shop on Etsy, although I do not have any of my designs up at present. I've been busy building up a couple of collections and I am also mid-inventory, so my shops are on hold for the moment. You can see some samples of my work…

August 26

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August 26

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August 23

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Working on new green couture jewelry designs for the Earthly Desires Collection + 2 new collections for Spring/Summer 2010. Oct 23

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Are You A Jewelry Aritst?

Yes

How Long Have You Been A Jewelry Artist?

I've been a semi-professional hobbiest since 2005. I began pursuing jewelry & accessories design as a full-time professional in late 2008.

What Kind(s) Of Jewelry Do You Specialize In?

Green couture jewelry featuring hand-carved gemstones, sculptured wire, formed metal, mixed media & more.

You can view a portfolio of my work and learn more about my designs on the
Acailawen Designs website.

Is there an area of your jewelry making or business that you would like to receive help with?

Financing options (grant applications, competitions, etc.), setting up an online store, equipment bartering, home jewelry studio design and advice on pursuing a production line.

My Work Online

Recent articles from my column in the GreenWise Department of Handmade News

- Sustainable Business: It's More Than Being Green
Discover what it means to truly be a sustainable business.

- Packaging & Shipping Decisions
Learn how to make environmentally responsible packaging & shipping decisions to reduce your carbon footprint.

- Write a Green Marketing Plan to Grow Your Eco-Friendly Business
Market your environmentally friendly business effectively, setting yourself apart from those that use the the term "green" as just another catch phrase.

- Going Green: The Importance of Fair Trade Materials
Discover the importance of using fair trade materials in your work, as well as the challenges that we designers and artisans face when trying to obtain materials that are ethically sourced and fairly traded.

- Going Green: Eco-Friendly Design for the Jewelry Artisan
Learn how to make your studio greener with easy-to-implement, environmentally responsible business and design practices.

If you find the articles interesting and/or helpful, please be sure to give them a thumbs up, as it helps me to know which of my articles are the most popular with my readers.

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Custom design vs. production lines

I recently came across a job ad for a technical jewelry designer in New York. The position entailed creating an ongoing line of designs for mass production and distribution in stores. This is something that I've been giving some consideration to, after receiving several inquiries on creating a production line for stores. It's a complicated process and not a decision to make lightly. Really, there are so many things to consider.

The most important consideration for me is whether I can reasonably… Continue

Posted on August 24, 2009 at 12:30pm — 2 Comments