Pick Technique and Tools
2-3 daysStart with wire wrapping or beading before torch soldering.
Field context
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Free step-by-step jewelry making for jewelry makers. Plan jewelry making with calculators and checklists covering pick technique and tools, design.
Start with wire wrapping or beading before torch soldering.
Sketch design; prototype in copper before silver.
File burrs; polish; attach clasps; quality check jump rings closed.
Materials + labor + overhead + markup; macro photo on white.
Budget tools and starter materials.
Evaluate craft fair vs online ROI.
Size product photos for Etsy listings.
Plan gemstone and metal color combos.
Document exact bead colors for restocking.
Handmade jewelry pricing components.
| Component | Example | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $12 | Wire, stones, clasp |
| Labor (2 hr) | $40 | $20/hr min |
| Markup | 2× | Wholesale 2.2× material+labor |
Gap causes lost jewelry and 1-star reviews.
Practice wraps in copper before $40 silver wire.
Make 10 headpins at once — production mindset.