Handmade Polymer Clay
Handmade Polymer Clay
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 12mm fimo polymer clay beads mixed round beads 150pcs  US $9.99
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 Handmade 16mm RED Fimo Polymer Clay Flower Beads 10 US $.59
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 RARE LOT 6 HANDMADE POLYMER CLAY ROSE FLOWER BEADS 1CM US $.95
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 RARE 100 PC MIXED HANDMADE POLYMER CLAY TUBE BEADS NEW US $4.98
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 FACE CANE BEADS set of 20 PURPLE hand made polymer clay US $.99
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 FACE CANE BEADS set of 20 BLACKS hand made polymer clay US $.99
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 10 Handmade Fimo Polymer Clay Flower Rose Beads Pink US $.99
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 FACE CANE BEADS st of 20 Blondes hand made polymer clay US $.99
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 FACE CANE BEADS st of 20 RAINBOW hand made polymer clay US $.99
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 Handmade 16mm PINK Fimo Polymer Clay Flower Beads 10 US $.01
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 ELEPHANT CLAY BEADS plus CROW AND CATS EYE TO MATCH US $6.27
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 LAS VEGAS INSPIRATIONS POLYMER CLAY COINS US $5.64
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 BLACK AND WHITE POLYMER CLAY ASSORTED SHAPES AND SIZES US $5.97
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 RARE 4 HANDMADE POLYMER CLAY BEADS 2CM FIT PANDORA US $.99
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 RARE LOT 8 HANDMADE POLYMER CLAY ROSE FLOWER BEADS 1CM US $.99
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 RARE 20 PCS HANDMADE POLYMER CLAY TUBE BEADS 12CM NEW US $.99
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 Hand Made Clay Troll Gnome Pendant holding a Crystal US $.99
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 SHUFFLE UP WITH POLYMER CLAY PLAYING CARD BEADS US $5.64
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 INCREDIBLE MULTI COLOR POLYMER CLAY 25mm DISC BEADS US $4.87
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 LOT Of 5 RED FLOWER Polymer Clay Beads US $1.29
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 DecoSweets Sakura Scheme Decoden 21 Pieces US $11.00
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 LOT Of 11 Striped FLOWER Polymer Clay Beads US $1.59
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 RARE LOT 36 HANDMADE POLYMER CLAY ROSE FLOWER BEADS 1CM US $9.95
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 RARE 200 PC MIXED HANDMADE POLYMER CLAY TUBE BEADS NEW US $9.95
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 10 Handmade Fimo Polymer Clay Flower Beads A1015 9 US $.99
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 Free ship30pcs polymer clay and tibet silver charms US $5.95
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 10 Handmade 16mm Yellow Fimo Polymer Clay Flower Beads US $.29
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 FUN FIMO FACES IN POLYMER CLAY US $7.44
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 15 Handmade Fimo Polymer Clay Flower Beads A1166 1 US $.78
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 12 Handmade Fimo Polymer Clay Flower Beads A1188 3 US $.99
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 12 Handmade Fimo Polymer Clay Flower Beads A1188 1 US $.99
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 10 Handmade Fimo Polymer Clay Flower Beads A1015 1 US $.99
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 Polymer Clay Beads 8 10mm Butterfly pink 12 US $.97
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 10 Handmade Fimo Polymer Clay Flower Beads A1015 7 US $.99
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 ITS A JUNGLE OUT THERE BACK IN SAFARI PRINT BEADS US $7.54
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 40MIX Handmade FLAT Clay Flower Bead 8 10mm US $.99
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 15pc Handmade Fimo Polymer Clay Flower Beads A1155 5 US $.99
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 10mm fimo polymer clay beads mixed round beads 120pcs US $6.99
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 24 Mixed Tie Dye Color Polymer Clay Flower Focal Charms US $9.39
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 8mm fimo polymer clay beads mixed round beads 160pcs US $6.99
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 1 pound Kashmiri beads New arrival Unique Small apx170 US $13.50
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 RARE 100 PCS HANDMADE POLYMER CLAY TUBE BEADS 12CM NEW US $.95
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 10 Handmade Fimo Polymer Clay Rose Flower Beads Pink US $3.90
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 4 Red Fimo Polymer Clay Rose Bud Flower Beads 1 2 inch US $1.00
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 1mm Glass Microbeads CLEAR RED GREEN PURPLE ORANGE US $2.25
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 1 2 pounds Kashmiri beads New Unique Small US $7.60
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 RARE 12 HANDMADE POLYMER CLAY BEADS 2CM FIT PANDORA US $4.98
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 RARE LOT 18 HANDMADE POLYMER CLAY ROSE FLOWER BEADS 1CM US $4.95
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 Set of 20 Assorted 4 8 1 2 8 inch Kashmiri beads US $7.00
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 1 Pottery Embellishment LG LADY FACE PENDANT U choose US $1.75
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Creative Ways On How To Sell Your Arts and Crafts
Turn on your local news these days and you would think its 1933 revisited. They say we're not quite in a depression but I guess it depends on who you ask and what part of the country you're from. The percentage of Americans out of work is almost record breaking. Times may be difficult and job opportunities may be few and beyond reach. These are the times when you have to dig down deep inside yourself and come up with a solution on how you're going to survive in this economy.
If you're the creative type, you may want to try making extra cash in the art and crafts field. This hobby can quickly turn into a very profitable business. With today's technology, you're able to reach a wider audience to sell your arts and crafts. Believe it or not, there are people still out there willing to buy handmade crafty items. You just have to be creative in finding where these people are and placing your craft items in front of them.
So, what crafty item should you make and sell? Well, that depends on your creative passions. The crafting field is vast and there is always something for everyone. Some suggestions are; crocheting, knitting, polymer clay, sewing, handmade toys, handmade home decoration, the list can go on and on. Think about what craft items people might want to buy. How would your craft item benefit the buyer? Can your craft item be of use as decoration? Is it a functional craft item? What purpose does it have for the potential buyer? These are the questions you should ask yourself when coming up with ideas on what craft item you want to make and/or currently making.
Now that you have decided on what craft item you want to make, how do you know if there is a market for it? You don't, unless you do some research. Browse some of the online auction sites that are out there on the web. Type in your craft item into the search field and take note of how many bids are placed or how many items are listed. This is not a sure fire method but will give you a sense of who else is making something similar to your craft item. Another way to find out if there is a market for your craft item is to search for possible stores or internet stores that may be selling what you want to make. Research, research is the key.
You discover there may be a possible market for your craft item. How do you make money? Where do you sell it? This is where you need to get extra creative of getting people to buy your craft item. Research local craft fairs in your area and sign up to the ones that fit in with what you want to sell. There are many online internet sites like Etsy and ArtFire where you can setup an online store to sell your craft item. Just make sure you read all the fine print about listing fees and final sale fees but are a good way to sell online. Make sure you take good pictures of your craft item and remember, the potential buyer can't hold your creation. Describe in detail everything about what you are selling.
Along with selling your craft items on online stores, you can also turn your knowledge of making your craft item into a tutorial or eBook. The quick and simple way is to create the tutorial in word doc and then convert it to PDF file. List your tutorial on your online store. When people purchase your tutorial, you would email them the PDF of your tutorial. There is also online eBook creating software out there on the web. Do a search on your favorite web browser for; creating eBooks.
These are just a few ideas of how I am trying to survive in today's rough economy as a crafter. Keep your head up and happy crafting.
About the Author
My name is TommyV. I am a business owner, entrepreneur, artist, jewelry maker and want to be chef. I was born in Maryland 4 decades ago, was married now divorced with two beautiful children. I now reside in Northern Virginia with my high school crush.
I run a free craft site featuring free tutorials and ideas on how to market handmade crafting products.
www.mycraftspage.com
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