Jewelry Business: Pricing my Work 

Just found you. I can openly say I am crushing on you so much! I love your work, I love your personality an especially your giving nature. Your willingness to share your talent to inspire others is very rare. It says a lot about the kind of person you are. I am adisabled, wheelchair user, and you have given me back a spark I never thought to have again. So Thank you so very much! I am enjoying your videos so much. Have spent the last 3 days obsessively watching your videos. I am so glad to have found your RU-vid channel.

Thank you. It is so refreshing to hear someone sincerely share.

It's really awesome to surprise customers with your prices. I started doing shows last December and one of my products was a simple wire wrapped bow stud earring that I sold for $6, the customers couldn't believe they were so inexpensive. I just sold a pair to a coworker and she said I could charge way more so at I show I just did I upped it to $8 people were STILL surprised they were so inexpensive.

I've been told a 30% "labor" charge (related to your parts expenses) is minimally appropriate. So selling a handmade piece that cost you $5 to make would be reasonable to sell for $15. YOU are an amazing artisan and awesome teacher. I love your mixed media "habits" haha because they provide us so many more tutorials! You rock girl!

what a genuine lovely woman, people like you a rare breed your nature speaks volumes

Thank you, to think that you don't have to share these details but do to help others, it's awesome. You are so smart and organized.

Oh my gosh, this is SO helpful! I'm not ready to make the jump to a booth but am seriously checking out how to do it. This "behind the scene, honest look" at how it's done from a business perspective is perfect. Thank you, thank you. I'm a firm believer if someone only has $20 to spend and they see something in a booth for $5, they think "hey, I can afford that and get change back."

Loved this video. I am amazed that you can price earrings at $5. Mine are $12-25, but then they have semiprecious stones in them like rose quartz or sodalite. I like Swarovski crystals, too.

So informative! I just started making jewelry about 2 years ago and have just started really selling in the last year. This video is extremely helpful, for a beginner like myself. Thank you for everything you do.

You are such a sweetheart! I thank you for being so generous and sharing your ideas and experiences with us! I really wish you every success you certainly deserve it!

I really, really love your videos! This one brings me back. I'm one of those people that crafts in sterling silver, lol! I used to go on the road and sell during the spring, summer, and fall, and return home to do a couple of Xmas shows, then take a contract job for the rest of the winter. I'd also use winter to clean up my gear, replace worn out things, and make, make, make. I remember the first shows when I was sleeping in my van, then in my tent (I did a LOT of outdoor shows and practitioner festivals), and then I got a popup camper trailer. I LOVED it, I loved the lifestyle, being able to be creative and see people appreciate it. I made custom jewelry at festivals themselves, I had such a blast. I used the same bag strategy, too-I had distinctive ones. I could never sell $5 earrings, though - they just don't move for me. Earrings in general don't, unless they're part of a 3-piece set. I have no idea why, perhaps my customers thought they were too inexpensive at most of my venues. I've sold a few, but they were not moneymakers for me. Usually anything around the $20 pricepoint was my bread-and-butter. I broke my back in 2005, and stopped vending altogether except for a few pieces left in my Etsy store. I'm just over a 5-year period of homelessness due to disability, and the only things I managed to keep through it all after losing my house, relationship, pets and all belongings, is my jewelry equipment and bead stash. And some yarn, I love to crochet. Thanks for being an inspiration to get back to work. I'd love to do shows again, which is a possibility if I stay local - can't do the long drives anymore. First time in a long time that I've been hopeful for the future instead of looking at the past and missing it.

you amaze me every time I watch you. it seems you share exactly what I need. I'm 86 and have started creating jewelry we have 4 in house craft shows a year I need display hints I hand craft one of a kind bracelets and earrings often using vintage materials thank you nancy Yvonne conger yep my middle name often using vintage repurposed materials looking forward to more tutorial yours truly nancy Yvonne conge r

You are such an inspiration to me. You have given me the courage to try to start my own business. Unfortunately I can really only sell online since I am a college student and can't travel, but I love watching how you work and gain the confidence that I can one day live doing what I love. Thank you for all that you do

Thank you so much😍 I am a disabled 55yo gma, and starting to get into polymer clay and ending up in jewelry , lol so far only able to invest $10-$20 a month in supplys,after my roomate got me my 1st packs of clay,my pasta machine,and my clay oven😍😍😍 I study tortureals the past 8 months ,you are on my top 5 list of becoming a patron 😆 with . Again thank you for the inspiration,and incouragement ,love your future patron Roberta😇

you're amazingly generous with your experience, thank you so much for sharing!!

You have to be the sweetest person I've seen on here. I am just not a comment leaver, but I just loved your personality and spirit about you. And this video was so helpful! thank you!

Loved your video. A few years ago I tried selling, did okay but nothing great. You surprised me by hitting on some of my mistakes -- mostly display. Thank you for taking time to show us different ways to work and attract the public.

Hey Vonn - Love your videos as always. Perceived value is a huge thing that a lot of people overlook, especially when selling online. Something simple like product photography can make or break your business. You could take the same pendant and post one shot with it in you hand, maybe a little out of focus in areas, or have a cluttered backdrop vs something that was shot in a more "professional" setting and the professional version will sell more frequently, and for more money every day of the week. It doesn't take much to make a big impact with your work.

i used to have a cleaning service, also have a BA in biz mgmt, Ive mentored new start ups, I always say, you can be a master at your craft but if you dont know the business side, you could fail. this is invaluable! so this newbie is watching tutorials and these biz videos. much appreciated!

Your tutorials are so great and you are just about the cutest thing ever. Not all your things are my style but they give so many ideas. Thank you so much for the help and the smiles for a hermit. ..

I just came across your video because I am looking at making jewelry as something to do in my retirement. I can tell (and I'm sure anyone else can) that you have excellent experience and a good head for business. I found your video entertaining as well as very helpful. You talked about things I didn't even think of (organza gift bags and displays). I wish you continued success in whatever you do. Thank you and keep up the good work.

This was an extremely informative and realistic video. You tell it like it is but with a positive attitude. Really enjoyed listening to your experiences. By the way, I love your art pieces.

This is the first time I watch any of your videos. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this information. And your story that you have been doing this for ten years! I am just starting out and understand that I am going into a very steep learning curve.... Thanks for the info and your enthusiasm.

Your personality alone must help you sell your items. Everyone can tell you are an absolutely beautiful woman inside and out!!

I have been watching you for only a short time but I appreciate you so much. You have taught me so much!!!

Would love it if you made a video on taking pictures of your jewelry. Love you and your videos. Whoo Hoo!!!

Very smart, business minded, and kindhearted.

Thank you for this video. It was very informative and I love your attitude 😁💖 and cheerful manner. I'm sure that also goes a long way toward making your sales! God bless you my dear!!

thank you for being open and honest. its really helped me get confidence to continue with my creativity.

You give real and great advice thank you for sharing your business.I see people showing you spreadsheets and formulas that they mean nothing to real business at the light at the end of the day. This video is great. 10 years is amazing. Congratulations and thank you for sharing

Still just getting started and have sold some items in my Etsy job and to friends. This video has been very helpful and made me realize I am pricing too high! Thank you so much for all the great information and love the stories about your own experiences!!! I will be back!

I am just thinking about entering into the jewelry making business. This video was superb as it lowered some of my new anxiety coming from a million questions about how the whole thing works. You gave so many fine tips, not the least was the "prooF" idea of how to show someone bought your items or simply was walking off with them. That has been weighing on my mind since the beginning. Thank you so much, Yvonne. You are such a "real" person, with such a natural, kind, and knowledgeable representational style. Again, thanks from a real novice.

Someone I know who ones her own jewelry business, She said wear your own jewelry you made. So if someone asks you about it you can give them the information on where to buy them etc.

I just found you , and I am so grateful not only for all the information you have shared, but to make me believe in the human race, because now people don't share so open and sincere. Thank you!!

remember, those folks up north that pay more for your lovely products; they are not fortunate enough to be able to spend time learning what you know or doing what you do. they do not think they are being fleeced. they are happy you are there and envy your ability. everything you have is so artistic. they are lucky you bothered to travel all that way to share what you have.,,,,,,,,,transplanted southern gal speaking-----lol. used to live in parsons, tn and a few other points south

Wow you really give out a lot of information, and in the real world. Not trying to scam someone and make it sound like we are going to be rich over night. like some businesses do just to get your money. Thanks for your help😆

OMG! You are so bubbly and happy! And wise! Thank you for all the insight and points of view! Quite interesting! 👍🏻❤️😄

You've got a great personality and a soft voice, both make for a great video. Very calming and easy to follow and listen to. Some people play distracting music in the background; say the same thing over and over throughout the video like "I do it because I can," to the point you where I just click out of the video; talk too fast; leave info out; or they're disorganized and not prepared. Your video gave me everything I needed to know in a format easy to follow along with. Thanks - appreciate the time you took to put this video together:)

I'm so impressed w/ your - your style and everything. I used to do craft fairs & biker events or fairs etc..... So much work..... I also did shops on consignments etc........... Too funny I used an isle w/ a cork board lined w/ blk velvet, also got shadow boxes, painted black and lined in velvet etc etc......... Now I'm almost 60 and craft for the enjoyment & gift giving I've thought about building up some inventory and putting up a web of but I work full time too. You keep doing you boo, your awesome!!!!!

Thanks so much for all your insight, pricing is so hard and that was so helpful.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I've REALLY been struggling with how to price my work... I have always been the giver... so it's hard for me to charge ANYONE... LOL But watching all of your videos for a while now and hearing this, I dont feel so bad... YOU'RE AMAZING AND YOU INSPIRE ME SO MUCH!!!!

You are so gifted in your jewelry making. Please let people know that you have to incorporate the price of traveling, hotels, gas and very important and the fees you have to pay to sell your jewelry. Thank you for this information, I have been making jewelry for many many years. But I never sold in any big venues, because at the flea market you can’t compete with the jewelry made in China. This is my brothers page my name is Rose. Thank you for your videos and all your hard work.

so happy to find these biz videos! created a special folder to save them. gotta know how to run your business!

Really enjoyed your knowledge, very helpful, I'm a beginner in the 'show' part of the art of crafts, mainly jewelry. Your down to "Earthness" keeps me watching. Ty much

Great video, thanks! I love how transparent you are in telling about this! ❤ I would be interested to hear how you price your bigger pieces... when you have to price your time as well as your materials... if you don't mind talking about that... that's what I find the hardest part, the pricing of items that takes a long time to make! 😜

Love your makeup today. You look great. I have been a subby for about a year now, and I love the work you do. You inspired me to start working with wire jewelry - DESPITE having severe deformities from RA in my hands. I plan to give the items I make to patreon patrons (once I actually activate it) depending on tier. It's already difficult trying to amass an audience through RU-vid, let alone run a craft business. I was making the pieces as a hobby. As time went on and my audience grew, I wanted to give something back to my YT (and soon to be Patreon family) but couldn't think of much. Then i thought about what i learned from your channel and now i have a direction. THANK YOU

I just found you this weekend. Your energy and personality is just so refreshing. Your tutorials are amazing and so well done even though you’re spontaneous it’s still well done, understandable , very clear and precise. I am a Capricorn that supposed to be a creative. I have finally decide to let my creative soul out of the proverbial box that I had it placed in. Thats when I was lead to your tutorials and found a kindred soul.

You are paying it forward, THANK YOU & God bless you for sharing from your experience♥️

U r an awesome person and I totally agree with the comment below. I am grateful for nice people like u.

I want to thank you mainly for taking time out in even doing this very enlightening video, as i'm sure you get very busy, so thanks for your time, you were very helpful & enjoyable to listen to.

Gosh... where were you when I spent so much money on Swarovski and giving it all away for pennies !! I am still still new and make Beautiful Swarovski Jewels, Necklaces. etc. I AM SO HAPPY TO HAVE OF FOUND YOUR VIDEO !!!! THANK YOU FOR MAKING SENSE OUT OF MY EXPENSIVE MESS .. You are a True GEM :) GENA. F. (FLORIDA)

Thank you so much! I've made quite a few pairs of earrings, and didn't know exactly what to price point my work (several pairs of dangling earring with coin charms), and I'm hoping this takes off for our family! Now I know a bit more what to do, and I'm like you- I like to buy sale or clearance (shoe string budget SAHM), so clearance and sales are MY LIFE! lol. You're so creative, and you explain things in a great way! Thank you!

Thanks for all the great info . I loved seeing your work area it gave me inspiration. Thank you for sharing your time, knowledge and sunny personality. This is the first video of yours that I watched and I am probably going to binge watch the rest. Cheers from Canada!

So glad I found you thank you for sharing your information there is a lot of people in the world that are selfish and won't help others in need of trying to make a bit of money such as suppliers...I would help any body to make some money including giving out my suppliers to help them ...by the way your work is amaizing I have only just started making wire jewellery...from Eleanor in 🇬🇧

You were great! So charming :) Thanks for all that great info from your years of experience. It is indeed ever changing.

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Look forward to watching more of your videos.

Can I just say.. You are awesome. I love your personality. I love how you explain everything. I'm learning but at the same time it feels like I'm just listening to a friend. Thanks for all the friendly info! :)

I’m just starting to talk this little hobby seriously as a business, so thank you!

You are authentic and fun.

i love how you broke this down. thank you !

Such a positive attitude!! Thanks for sharing this :)

You are just cute as a bug🦋 You and your smile, inspires me to not only be a better person, but, to, get out, and be a better person, among other people. Your a Doll never change. And, Thank You!

Hi Yvonne, I'm really enjoying your video. I've been doing crafts for a few years now. I started making barrette holders that look like dresses all the way around. wish I could send u a picture. Anyway, I tried my hand at making earrings. I found I really like it. My problem is "pricing". I was afraid I wld charge tooooo much.🤔. I have sold to friends n family . I'm going to join your web you have listed. Thank you so much. You are a very sweet person, I can tell! Oh, by the way, I'm a 71 yr young great grandmother. May God bless you n yours.Marguerite in MS

My small business is trying to gain traction. its such a long process, but I sooooo love creating. You are a constant inspiration.

This was so helpful! Thank you for this and ALL of your videos. You make me believe that I can do this…❤

Your videos are great ! Educational , Informative and your creations are beautiful but it’s that $Million Dollar Personality and Smile that sells your creations , You remind me of my Granddaughter ! You can always tell a confident professional they are never afraid to teach their competitors the tricks of their trade. Thanks for sharing your expertise. Much success to you and your partner!

The video was very informative. How do price your work time in overall price of piece. It’s so fun watching you create. Sure can tell you enjoy it.

You're so sweet hahaha, you're energy rubbed off to me

How easy to understand in such an interesting way!!

Great! Nice to see someone with a practical approach that works AND who is willing to share. Thanks!

So glad I found this video! Very helpful. I have been crafting for years and have boxes full of items to sell (Clay items and jewelry). I have always been afraid to price my work but this information has been really helpful. Now all I need is the courage to go and sell. And I agree with you, I'd rather be crafting!

I just found you but I love your work. And you have such an adorable personality it's hard not to get really into it. Helps me when I'm sitting at the desk making chainmail. Keep up the great videos.

Thank you for sharing your experiences... it's so helpful to hear you talk through your pricing strategy. You are generous with your wisdom!

You are so funny and cute! Sometimes you make me surprise laugh 😃

Little Miss Von, You guys crack me up! Just gotta tell you---------- if your hands were tied, girl, you couldn't complete a sentence (LAUGHING SO BIG HERE) I SAY THIS TO YOU IN JEST and also, I am the very same way. My Dad always told the same thing to me. Yes dear one, Your talent is phenomenal and your work is gorgeous- - - - - THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH WITH YOUR GENEROSITY OF SHARING & CARING. Deesey in Stillwater, OK 1 :D :D

Very informative, quite helpful. Thanks. I realized I have been under pricing my work.

This is one of the most informative and better videos I have seen on this topic. Thank you so much because I always have problems pricing my things. Like most artists and crafters, I have a tendency to under price my pieces and always feel guilty about pricing higher. I will definitely take your advice. Thank you so much for sharing. I am now a subscriber.

Extremely helpful practical guide to making, pricing and selling the bread & butter items. Thanks so much!

I've never done vending or a craft show but your videos give me the motivation to try, love your videos

Finally managed to follow this. Very informative so many thanks. Stay safe. Greetings from London.....

Von, thank you for all this wonderful information. Most people don't take the time to break things down in the way you have and that's very helpful! Have a great rest of your week!

Love everything I’ve seen you do. You’re easily understood & very knowledgable. Thanks for all the advice. Andy, West Palm Beach

Just found your video, thank you for sharing all your knowledge through 10 years of experience, you have such a lovely way about you and i actually really learnt something!

Thank you so much for this vid Yvonne. I have recently come to wire wrapping, having made & sold polymer clay & metal jewellery @ events. for over 10 years, as a hobby. I love crafting, & even though i am based in England U.K, It seems that you have had all the same experiences i have, with venues, costing work selling, etc.. I am now retired, but still enjoy crafting, & love the wire wrapping, so i would also like to thank you for the free tutorial videos you place on youtube, which help enormously. As a senior citizen now, i am finding it costly to invest in decent wire & gemstones, especially with Lockdowns & the Pandemic restricting venues & sales. I am sure you are finding this too. I'm pleased that you have internet sales options. My son is doing a website for me to sell my arts & crafts on, so looking forward to that! I wish you lots of luck in 2021, & thank you for the very helpfull vdeos.. Best Wishes ..Vicki Harrison-Sewell.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. Very helpful!

Thank you so much for your great tips and ideas. I was greatly inspired by your idea of having a large quantity of a low cost item such as earrings. So much so that I sat down after watching this and designed/created 25 pairs of earrings. 😃💜

Thanks for taking the time to do this video! Very helpful and makes me feel that I've been doing it pretty much the right way. Hearing it keeps it in my mind better than reading it, so thanks again!

This video is confirmation that my thinking was on the right track mam! The information that you have shared here is invaluable. I needed it on so many levels! Thank you for taking the time to respond to your audience's needs the way that you do sweetie. 👊😄👍💐 🎨📹

Love these diy and enjoy your humor. Thank you for all the advise.

This video is helping me out in pricing the earrings I have soled in the past. And possibly new stuff I may want to start selling again.

As a consumer, I would see your artwork and be so inspired, that I would want to leave with anything you made, and hell yeah I would throw 5 bucks at a simple pair of earrings if that's all I had. I am not exaggerating. I love artsy stuff as do the denizens of comicons and other venues that creative people gather. Seeing top quality art, makes one eager to own something of the artist. The simple pieces make perfect sense. Some are skilled artisans, and some are skilled appreciators :)

Yvonne, thank you so much for teaching ME with your tips. I've made the 'tree of life' demonstrated by you and it came out great. Good luck with your business. You are very sweet.

Thank you for this video. I get confused pricing items. You make so much sense. I just have to get display things. I had some of my earrings on my business cards but laid out on my table. People did buy but I didn't make a ton of sales. I had my bracelets on displays and my necklaces too. My husband made me a step looking shelf so I can set my necklaces up on them. Covered of course. I love doing the shows but I still have so much to learn. I usually don't have duplicates made of some of my pieces. Tfs. ❤❤❤ from PA

Thank you so much from a beginning earring-maker for your helpful info., clarity and honesty!

this is amazing information. I'm just gearing up to restart my business and this is SO helpful. Thank you!

"That's way too much work, and i'd rather be crafting!" i love that comment.. i need that on a t-shirt lol

Thank you for sharing so much information. It is really helpful. I love your style and creativity

Stumble across your video and want to say Thank you 😊 you have made it so much easier follow along and you explain it to easy to do. I’m a hands on learner. Love this video 💕

Yvonne I just love your energy and your you tube"s. I have been purchasing and stocking much to my hubby's disapproval. I have been disabled since 1999 and continually get worse all th st time with my different illnesses etc so I have a small disability check once a month and his soon to retire on soc sec no retirement so thats why I'm trying to get him to see my image of the jewely sales. I have many boxes of gem chips of all kinds just to start and more along with silver over wire of different sizes, silver.925 etc so your videos are really helping me in what I dont know about business its self. Kim

Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge & experience. I'm just getting back into jewelry making. Love your channel too!