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Jewelry Making for Fun & Profit: Make Money Doing What You Love!

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I'm not going to be as harsh as the first reviewer, but I do not recommend this book. Its basic problem is that it attempts to cover too much: basic how-to stuff, business strategy (where to sell, how much to charge), and all the legal stuff that goes with selling what you make for profit.

First of all, the how-to section was completely useless. The description of tools, materials, and methods was poorly written and incredibly incomplete. It covered only a few of the most basic techniques in each of the four or five styles of jewelry making (bead, polymer clay, fabric, etc.) My feelings were that most readers would only be interested in one of these techniques, and that beginners would not find the instructions sufficient to make much of anything at all. But really - if you're at the point where you're even thinking about making jewelry for profit then you know everything they say already.

The projects were tacky, poorly conceived, kind of bizarre, and virtually unillustrated.

The section on how to sell your stuff was moderately helpful but pretty much a let down - I expected many more specific suggestions rather than vague advise and trite, catch phrase encouragement about how this book will change my life.

I appreciated the section at the end for alerting me about legal procedures and regulations - I had no idea so much was involved. However, it turns out that so much is involved that I have to buy another book. The author never gave a complete treatment of any of the many issues and was constantly referring you to her other books on home business for the necessary information.

The resource list at the end seems pretty complete - at least now I know where to go to get all the information this book failed to provide.

My advice - don't try to buy a book that combines jewelry making with home business. Buy one of each.

This book has almost nothing to do with making jewelry. The jewelry it shows you how to make (7 items you could supposedly sell) would really be ideal for an 8 year old. And, requires about the same skill level. It shows you how to string beads(duh), how to bend some wire for an earring loop, how to curl wire on a bead string so the beads are separated by curls of wire, then something about sewing a piece of cloth that was so far from jewelry making I didn't bother to read it. The last half of the book is about going into business (Hopefully not selling the crap this book shows you how to make!). I've just leafed through the book - I'm not going to waste my time reading it. Already wasted my money. Please, save yours!

"Make Money Doing What You Love"....That is what this book was written for. It was NOT to teach you how to bead. One should already be skilled before attempting to sell their creations or to even think about starting a business. I found it to be informative and helpful, as did the people that I teach. It was easy to understand and well written. I'm pleased to have found this book through Amazon.com. Thank-You. BB

This is not much of either type of book jewelry or doing craft type home biz. The only thing about this books title is to sell books to people that don't know much about either of the main items in the title. If you know some about either this tome will not help in any case. You can get the copyright type stuff from the Gov for free, and the legal stuff from your library. Also the laws governing a small biz are so locally written check again with your local library. I do own it and will be trying to off load it.

Disappointed with the lack of jewelry making ideas inside this book.

Mostly geared toward the business aspect of selling.

Enjoyed this little book. Full of good ideas to get your business up and running. Especially good for the first time business person with no prior experience. Have enjoyed reading it and putting to use their suggestions.

if you are an avid crafter of any kind, this book has plenty of relevant information and references to get acquainted with the (somewhat complicated) business world of selling your own crafts.

I have been in the jewelry making business for over 20 years. I teach jewelry making classes on a weekly basis. One of my students brought this book into class and I found it to be very informative.

Okay, so all I can say about Mongopop's review is "DUH". It says the book is for PROFIT...of course the book is going to focus on the business aspect for the majority of the book.

I come across many people that just do not have a creative talent or the ability to grasp concepts. Again...DuH....the book is helping people that probably already have a good base of knowledge about jewelry making. The book includes 8 year old instructions, because most beginnners NO MATTER HOW OLD are at that level. This is a new concept.

Anyway, I just wanted to comment that I was SO disturbed by MONGOPOP's lack of intelligence...I just had to make a comment.

The book is great...Do not let this one review steer you away from a book that will definately help you.

It really scares me that some people will go out of their way to post negative views. I wonder if Mongopop has ever given a positive review. I doubt it.

Originally borrowed this book at the local library-liked it so well, I purchased it through Amazon-lots of really good information in a friendly easy to read style. I'd recommend it for anyone who is thinking about going into their own jewelry making business.