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Handmade Jewelry

Consumers can learn to make handmade jewelry in a class or purchase it from a retailer. Many adult education classes and jewelry stores teach how to make handmade jewelry. Simpler designs that include beads take less time to make.

Consumers that want more elaborate handmade jewelry should purchase it from a store. Many independent artists make a living by selling handcrafted jewelry. Sometimes they sell it out of their own studio and sometimes they band together as a collective to sell the pieces.

Because handmade jewelry often goes right from the seller to the buyer there is no middle man. This means the price is lower because distribution costs are eliminated. In addition, consumers get the satisfaction of knowing they are supporting a particular artist. If the handmade jewelry is purchased at an open house or fair, a consumer can even discuss the piece with the maker.

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