| Handcrafted beaded jewelry is a very personal touch | | | | jewelry artist works with. You might see something |
| to accessorize your outfits. Most jewelry artisans pour | | | | you like and be able to reference that when putting a |
| their heart into designing their pieces. Especially when | | | | custom order together. |
| they are making one of a kind handmade beaded | | | | 3. Are there testimonials from past customers? This is |
| bracelets, necklaces and earrings. | | | | a great report card you can use to judge if a particular |
| When you are purchasing handcrafted beaded | | | | jewelry artist is the right fit for you. If they have raving |
| jewelry you have two options. You can purchase an | | | | reviews from all their customers, you can feel more |
| item that is already crafted and for sale in their store. | | | | confident having them design hand crafted jewelry for |
| Or you can hire someone to create a special piece of | | | | you. |
| handcrafted beaded jewelry just for you. Either way | | | | 4. Set your budget. This is a really important first step. |
| you are sure to get custom beaded jewelry that is | | | | The jewelry artist needs to know whether you want |
| stunning to wear and was designed from the heart. | | | | to spend $30 or $300 on your hand crafted jewelry. |
| Here's a few tips to help you when choosing a jewelry | | | | This will also affect the materials and gemstones used |
| artisan to commission to create your hand made bead | | | | in your design. |
| jewelry from. | | | | 5. Communicate openly with your designer. From |
| 1. Does the designer have a website? Often times | | | | beginning to end, the process of ordering custom |
| jewelry artists work out of a home studio, but do not | | | | beaded jewelry sets, necklaces or earrings, the more |
| maintain a physical store front. Shopping online for | | | | you can communicate back and forth, the better your |
| beaded jewelry sets opens up the amount of artisans | | | | design will match your expectations. This is not a "Set |
| you can purchase from by leaps and bounds. | | | | it and Forget it" process. Rather, it is an important |
| 2. Can you see photos of past designs? Many jewelry | | | | relationship and your happiness with your custom |
| artists design their custom beaded jewelry for special | | | | jewelry order is dependent on how well you convey |
| orders. Seeing photos of past designs will allow you to | | | | your wishes to your jewelry artist. |
| get an idea of the styles and materials a particular | | | | |