Starting a New Work at Home Jewelry Business

What Does it Take to Get a Work at Home Jewelry Business Started?

Hi,

I was looking at your website looking for something to do to make money from home. I am a stay-at-home to work mom of three little ones.

I would like to know how much money it takes to start making your own jewelry at home and sell.

Thank you.

Jessica

I answered a very similar letter from another mom who was interested in starting a home-based jewelry business so she could have some income yet be home with her young children.

Read my advice to Karen on starting your own home-based jewelry business.

How much you are able and willing to invest is really up to you. If you take a slow incremental approach, you need very few tools and supplies to start.

In the response to Karen, you'll find links to illustrated directions for easy beginners' projects as well as to an article about the mistakes beginning jewelers frequently make and how to avoid them.

You should also consider wire sculpting. This involves bending and twisting gold or silver wire and usually attaching real gemstones. There is no soldering or the need to use tools other than pliers and a jig.

Here is a sample Faceted Gemstone Pattern to give you an idea of how to make this kind of jewelry.

Because of the materials used and the uniqueness of the pieces, you can generally mark up this type of jewelry a lot.

Here are DVD's to help you start a profitable Wire Sculpting Business.

Also be sure to read our Craft Business Section for information on how to get your new business up and running profitably.