2023-03-15 18:27
I looked around, and there was no one whose life I wanted.
No one’s routine. No one’s status or power or celebrity. No one’s legacy.
And yet, I wanted others to w… Read More
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2023-03-11 16:54
VIEW THE VIDEO TUTORIAL (6:33 minutes):
https://www.learntobead.net/ontheroad/teachable.com/beadStringing/videoFiles/wireLoops/wireLoopsSimple.mp4
Take advantage of my online video… Read More
2023-03-09 17:07
Create, Create, Create
In the beginning, and you know how it goes, created the heavens and the earth. Create. In the first section of Genesis, the word create gets used… Read More
2023-03-02 23:35
Can You Really Follow A Passion?
Is it necessary to have a passion?
Sometimes I get so sick and tired of this question. I get perplexed. What does it really mean? What are people r… Read More
2023-03-01 22:21
Take advantage of my online video tutorials, including BASICS OF BEAD STRINGING AND ATTACHING CLASPS.
ONLINE VIDEO TUTORIAL COURSESand their PREVIEWS:
Orientation To Beads & Je… Read More
2023-03-01 15:51
My academic advisor in my graduate Urban Planning program at Rutgers University was black. I probably should say happened to be black. Black has nothing to do with her working as a profe… Read More
2023-02-23 16:52
I don’t mean to drag a poor Elephant by its tail, kicking and screaming, into our bead and jewelry world against its wishes. Nor do I perceive the elephant to be a threat, like you… Read More
2023-02-22 19:42
LARIATS
Materials needed:.014”/.015” or .018”/.019” cable wireenough of a mix of seed beads and Czech glass beads (3mm — 6mm in size) to
cover 36&rdqu… Read More
2023-02-20 21:58
The Tennessee River“You Motherf — — -, you Motherf — — -, “ he shouted at her. One curse word after another.
There we were — three of us… Read More
2023-02-18 17:40
How To Design, Take Measurements ForAnd Finish Off Multi-Strand Pieces
Multi-strand bracelets and necklaces are always in style and always in demand.
Many designers quickly find ou… Read More
2023-02-17 23:39
As I pursue the pathways which have led me to my Rogue Elephant, for the most part, I feel free. I feel I can take responsibilities for the choices I am making, whether to go this way or… Read More
2023-02-16 21:24
I thought I heard some swish sound of something moving in the air. Something from the back of the room. Headed toward the front of the room. And a sudden click, perhaps a bounce, then an… Read More
2023-02-15 19:19
I could see through the panes in the door this tall man heading towards me. I waited anxiously, obviously her father, to greet me and let me in to wait for his daughter and our date. Exc… Read More
2023-01-20 16:04
CONQUERING THE CREATIVE MARKETPLACE: Between the Fickleness of Business and the Pursuit of Design
How dreams are madebetween the fickleness of businessand the pursuit of jewelry desi… Read More
2023-01-18 18:52
Your Portfolio
Your Portfolio will most likely be the first impression a gallery, store, or collection gets of your work. You want to make it a positive and lasting one.
As with th… Read More
2023-01-18 18:50
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Artist Statement
Guiding Questions?1. What is an Artist Statement?2. How do I write one?
Your Artist Statement
Simply, your Artist Statement is a d… Read More
2023-01-18 18:44
For most jewelry designers, the primary focus on their work is on creating pieces which are beautiful and desirable. The focus is on effectiveness. But as a business, you have to re… Read More
2022-11-02 20:18
What Is Advertising?
Advertising includes all the means of communication for getting your product or service’s marketing message across to potential customers in your target mar… Read More
2022-10-14 17:59
I
Abstract:
Designers need to get the approval of and payment from their clients. That means the client has to recognize and share the choices the designer made when creating the piece… Read More
2022-10-01 14:49
About Working With Galleries
Typically, an art gallery is a small business which exhibits and sells art. Galleries attract different kinds of clientele. Some people who purchase art m… Read More
2022-09-21 18:40
What Is A Competitive Advantage?
Your competitive advantage (one or more) is what influences someone to buy something from you rather than one of your competitors. Do you make s… Read More
2022-09-15 18:34
Branding
The ultimate goal and priority for any successful business is branding. Here your clients have an emotional connection to your work as a designer. They immediately recog… Read More
2022-09-08 20:22
MARKETING / PROMOTION / POSITIONING:Social Media Marketing For The Jewelry Designer
Social Media Marketing For Very Small Businesses … That Works!
Today’s successful j… Read More
2022-09-03 21:42
About Marketing Strategies For Jewelry Designers
Abstract:
As a marketer, you will be developing and organizing a series of communication strategies and tactics. You will also be… Read More
2022-09-03 18:51
Enhancing The Designer’s Influence and Persuasion
Abstract:
Marketing is about creating persuasive arguments which can influence a person’s beliefs, attitudes, motivat… Read More
2022-07-28 18:20
I’d estimate that 25–30% of my students are in the jewelry making /design hobby to make some extra money. Some see a way to supplement their income. Some see it as a retireme… Read More
2022-07-27 22:49
Before the pandemic, I was trying to arrange some Enrichment Travel tours. One was to Rome. This was part of the itinerary. If any group wants me to lead a Jewelry Discovery Tour to Rome… Read More
2022-07-27 22:46
The other day, I looked up some quotes that Art Critics and Art Theorists have had to say about beaded jewelry and jewelry artists. What do you think?
(1)
“Anything done with… Read More
2022-07-27 22:44
At what point did I first begin to call myself a Jewelry Artist?
Coming out as a jewelry artist is similar, though not exactly the same, as someone coming out as gay. It is fraug… Read More
2022-07-27 22:42
Translating thoughts, feelings, emotions into color, form, structure. Can never get enough of this. But where does all this creativity come from?
I remember in college — way bac… Read More
2022-07-27 22:40
Parts, Labor OverheadOne of my clients, Jan, had taken a few of my classes, was very excited about beading and jewelry making. She began selling her pieces to the people she worked with… Read More
2022-07-27 22:37
My niece’s 6-year old daughter told me the other day, “Warren, I wish I could get a job where I can make bracelets all day!” How cute! She definitely would have a lot o… Read More
2022-07-27 22:35
How many times have you heard a jewelry artist say…
I can’t bear to part with my pieces.
My jewelry is too precious to me.
I only give a few pieces that I make away… Read More
2022-07-20 16:30
Before the pandemic, I was trying to arrange some Enrichment Travel tours. One was to Rome. This was part of the itinerary. If any group wants me to lead a Jewelry Discovery Tour to Rome… Read More
2022-07-19 18:48
Before the pandemic, I was trying to arrange some Enrichment Travel tours. One was to Rome. This was part of the itinerary. If any group… Read More
2022-07-15 14:27
Getting Terms
Whenever possible, I suggest trying to get net terms with your suppliers. Net terms is a form of trade credit. Instead of paying upfront for your sup… Read More
2022-07-15 14:25
Getting Paid
Getting paid for your work can range from the straight-forward to the nightmare. People love your work, but often, you will find that people will be slow or resistan… Read More
2022-04-26 17:02
SO YOU WANT TO BE A JEWELRY DESIGNERMerging Your Voice With Form
588pp, many images and diagramsEbook or Print
You make jewelry. That is what you do.
Bu… Read More
2022-01-27 19:06
Warren FeldJust now·11 min read
AbstractBalancing work and life is a challenge for everyone, but particularly for creatives. Designing pieces of jewelry involves a complicated… Read More
2021-12-01 17:57
Video Tutorial Series by Warren Feld
PREVIEW (Click Here)
I am so excited to share my online video tutorial with you!
USE THIS COUPON CODE FOR 25% DISCOUNT: 25PERCENTOFF… Read More
2021-10-16 14:50
Warren Feld6 days ago·16 min read
Earrings by Warren Feld, 2000Abstract
How does the wearer or buyer of jewelry know they have made the right aesthetic choice? What are the &hell…Read More
2021-10-15 22:49
Warren FeldJust now·21 min read
Abstract
Jewelry plays a lot of psychological functions for both the wearer and the viewer, so it is important to understand some things… Read More
2021-07-18 16:08
Warren FeldJust now·9 min read
Finding A Job Which Utilizes Your Jewelry Making Experience
There are actually many career pathways for people who have backgrounds in jewelry… Read More
2021-07-14 16:26
Canyon Sunrise, Necklace by Warren Feld, 2008
One of the most difficult things I have to do as a designer is say Good-Bye! to my pieces. I make something. I put it out there… Read More
2021-06-09 22:09
Abstract:
Financial management includes all the things you need to do in order to determine your Return On Investment (ROI). It mostly involves a system of data collection, mo… Read More
2021-04-26 14:34
SCHOOL HOME PAGE: https://so-you-want-to-be-a-jewelry-designer.teachable.com
CLASS HOME PAGE: https://so-you-want-to-be-a-jewelry-designer.teachable.com/p/naming-your-busi… Read More
COMPONENT DESIGN SYSTEM: Building Both Efficiency As Well As Effectiveness Into Your Jewelry Designs
2021-04-15 22:01
Abstract
Jewelry designers do not necessarily think of efficiencies when organizing and arranging their designs. They primarily focus their thinking and energies on how to effectively… Read More
2021-03-17 15:39
https://so-you-want-to-be-a-jewelry-designer.teachable.com/courses/orientation-to-beads-jewelry-findings/lectures/16682282
SCHOOL HOME PAGE: https://so-you-want-to-be-a-jewelry-designer.teac… Read More
2021-03-14 04:31
Continue Part 2: Controllers and Adapters
Enroll in my jewelry design and business of craft video tutorials online. Begin with my ORIENTATION TO BEADS & JEWELRY FINDINGS COURSE. There ar… Read More
2021-03-14 04:28
Continue Part 1: Preparers
Enroll in my jewelry design and business of craft video tutorials online. Begin with my ORIENTATION TO BEADS & JEWELRY FINDINGS COURSE. There are 18 video modu… Read More
2021-03-11 03:59
The Trunk Show
The women were so excited about the jewelry. Trying it on. Adjusting it to see if they could wear it a different way. Changing up the silhouettes. Pretending they were we… Read More
2021-02-14 06:21
Learn To Adapt Basic Concepts In Art When Making Jewelry
PREVIEW MY ONLINE VIDEO TUTORIAL:
https://so-you-want-to-be-a-jewelry-designer.teachable.com/courses/the-jewelry-designer-s-appr… Read More
2021-02-03 12:54
The Workshop
The weekend had arrived.
I slowly glanced around the room, at each and every participant, all seventeen of them, sitting quietly around this very large classroom table, eagerly… Read More
2021-01-02 15:44
HOW RESILIENT ARE YOU AS AN INDIVIDUAL, A PROFESSIONAL, AND A BUSINESS?
Guiding Questions: (1) What does it mean and require for you to be resilient as a jewelry designer? (2) What… Read More
2020-12-23 03:38
Bags and Bags of Jewelry
She came to me overwhelmed. She had bags and bags of jewelry, some in perfect condition, some not so much, some broken. Her aunt had died, and left her a lot of… Read More
2020-12-02 04:31
LESSON 5: GET THOSE APPLICATIONS IN EARLY
John Jacob thought he could set up anywhere and anytime. So he missed the April 30th deadline for the Red Hills Fair. And he sent in an incompl… Read More
2020-11-22 04:51
Enroll in my jewelry design and business of craft video tutorials online. Begin with my ORIENTATION TO BEADS & JEWELRY FINDINGS COURSE. There are 18 video modules including handouts, whi… Read More
2020-11-17 18:00
Warren Feld Jewelry
Update, 11-17-20
NEW VIDEO TUTORIAL POSTED:THE JEWELRY DESIGNER’S APPROACH TO COLO… Read More
2020-11-01 04:33
LESSON 4: Set Realistic Goals
At the Tennessee Craft Organization Fair, Nashville, TN. Image by FELD, 2005.From my online video tutorial:SO YOU WANT TO DO CRAFTSHOWS… 16 CRU… Read More
2020-10-30 15:51
Abstract:
To look great in a piece of jewelry — whether a necklace, or chain, or pendant, or bracelet, or ring and the like — people should look to the fa… Read More
2020-10-25 03:24
One of our The Ugly Necklace Contest WinnersAbstract It’s not easy to do Ugly! Your mind and eye won’t let you go there. We are prewired with an anxiety response to hel… Read More
2020-10-16 02:36
Practice-By-Design Series
Image by Feld, 2020How Does The Designer Construct Shared Understandings?
A key part of the designer’s role is to interact with the various clients in su… Read More
2020-09-24 21:56
VISIT MY ONLINE SCHOOL
Learn to Think and Speak and Work
Like a Jewelry Designer!
Making and designing jewelry is fun, awesome, challenging and rewarding. You enter a world ful… Read More
2020-05-22 16:00
TECHNIQUES AND TECHNOLOGIES:Knowing What To Do
Warren Feld, Jewelry [email protected]
(Begin Top Left) Bead Stringing, Bead Weaving, Wire Working, Metalsmithin… Read More
2019-12-30 23:25
JEWELRY MAKING MATERIALS
Knowing What To Know
by Warren Feld
Abstract:
There are no perfect jewelry making materials for every project. Selecting materials is about making smar… Read More
2019-11-16 22:36
There Are Many Ways To Learn
There are many ways to learn beading and jewelry making.
Rote Memory
Analogously
Contradictions
Assimilation
Constructing Meanings
Most people learn by Rote Memo… Read More
2019-11-15 23:05
Not Just One Type Of Person
There is not just one type of person who becomes a jewelry designer. There are many, many types of people who find jewelry design a common passi… Read More
2019-11-09 19:28
DISCIPLINARY LITERACY AND FLUENCY IN DESIGN
Jeremy thought that the only thing he could do in life was design jewelry. He loved it. So it was not a question of… Read More
2019-11-07 15:08
JEWELRY DESIGN: An Occupation In Search Of A Profession
Jewelry design is an activity which occupies your time.
How the world understands what you do when you occupy that time, however… Read More
2019-11-07 15:07
BECOMING THE BEAD ARTIST AND JEWELRY DESIGNER:
The Ongoing Tension Between Inspiration and Form
As a jewelry designer, you have a purpose. Your purpose is to figure out, untangle and s… Read More
2019-11-02 18:02
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS ABOUT JEWELRY DESIGN WORTH ANSWERING
As you develop yourself as a jewelry designer, it is important to recognize and understand the larger social and professional context… Read More
2019-05-31 17:33
TEACHING DISCIPLINARY LITERACY:
Strategic Learning in Jewelry Design
by Warren Feld, Jewelry Designer
Abstract:
Teaching literacy in jewelry design is a lot… Read More
2019-02-15 18:22
THE JEWELRY DESIGNER’S APPROACH TO COLOR
by Warren Feld, Jewelry Designer
AbstractColor is the single most important Design Element, whether used alone, or in combination with other D… Read More
2019-01-30 22:38
CONTEMPORIZING TRADITIONAL JEWELRY:
Transitioning From Conformity To Individuality
by Warren Feld, Jewelry Designer
Etruscan Collar and Inspired Contemporary Pieces… Read More
2019-01-07 16:04
BEAD AND BUTTON SHOW
June 2-9, 2019
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Registration opens at NOON CST on January 8th, 2019 http://www.beadandbuttonshow.com/store
Join… Read More
2018-12-29 22:52
WHAT IS JEWELRY, Really?
by Warren Feld, Jewelry Designer
“Tibetan Dreams”, Feld, 2010
ABSTRACT
We create and wear jewelry because we do not want to feel alone. But… Read More
2018-11-29 22:56
SO YOU WANT TO DO CRAFT SHOWS…
A Video Tutorial for You by Warren Feld, Jewelry DesignerLand of Odds-Be Dazzled Beadswww.landofodds.com
PREVIEW
View the full video tutorial online (1… Read More
2018-11-25 20:54
What’s New…What’s Happening
BEAD AND BUTTON SHOW
June 2-9, 2019
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Since its humble origins during the 20th century’s final year, this annual… Read More
2018-08-17 22:27
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Land of Odds-Be Dazzled Beads
Article of Interest For You
ARCHITECTURAL BASICS OF JEWELRY DESIGN:
Building In The Necessary Support and Structure
by Warren F… Read More
2018-07-19 20:13
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POINT, LINE, PLANE, SHAPE, FORM, THEME:
Creatin… Read More
2018-07-05 14:15
DESIGNER CONNECT
Following The Bead
Be Dazzled Beads is a community of Creatives. Some people use our beads to make jewelry. Some to do mosaics. Some to adorn and embellish costumes. Some t… Read More
2018-05-30 22:19
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An Article For You from Land of Odds-Be Dazzled Beads by Warren Feld, 2018… Read More
2018-05-17 18:10
THE GOAL-ORIENTED DESIGNER:
The Path To Resonance
by Warren Feld, Designer
“Vestment”, Warren Feld, 2004, Miyuki cubes, seed beads and delicas, Austrian crystals, with 14KT, gol… Read More
2018-04-24 15:13
JEWELRY DESIGN PRINCIPLES:
COMPOSING, CONSTRUCTING, MANIPULATING
by Warren Feld, Designer
Abstract:
It is not happenstance that some pieces of jewelry draw your attention, and others… Read More
2018-03-16 21:08
JEWELRY DESIGN COMPOSITION:PLAYING WITH BUILDING BLOCKSCALLED DESIGN ELEMENTS
by Warren Feld, Designer
Abstract: Jewelry making is a constructive process of expression. The lan… Read More
2018-02-14 20:02
CONTEMPORARY JEWELRY IS NOT A “LOOK” —
IT’S A WAY OF “THINKING”
by Warren Feld, Jewelry Artisan
[email protected]
718 Thompson Lane, Ste 123, N… Read More
2018-01-04 16:33
“Jewelry is art, but only art as it is worn.”
That’s a powerful idea, — “as it is worn” — but, when making jewelry, we somewhat ignore it. &nb&helli…Read More
2017-12-13 23:49
Interested in trying your hand at jewelry design? Before you begin, consider the following 5 questions, as outlined by Nashville jewelry designer and teacher Warren F…
Susan fel… Read More
2015-05-06 19:07
THE ARTISTS AT THE PARTY
Jayden and I were invited to a party. Not just any party. A party at the renovated early 190… Read More
2014-12-04 17:37
OnLine Voting Ends 12/15/2015!10th International 2014 The Ugly Necklace Contest
– A Jewelry Design Competition With A Twist
Your expert opinion counts!
It ain’t easy doing Ugly!… Read More
2014-09-16 15:35
Be Dazzled Beads and The Center for Beadwork & Jewelry Arts in Nashvile, Tennessee
welcomes Warren Feld
October 25, 2014, 10am-5pm Sat
Hapua Reef Bracelet Workshop
Bead Embroidery
Advan… Read More
2014-08-19 18:52
Untitled Docum
Be Dazzled Beads and The Center for
Beadwork & Jewelry Artsin Nashvile, Tennessee
welcomes
Warren Feld
September 27, 2014
10am-5pm Sat
Gwynian Ropes Bracelet Works… Read More
2014-08-01 15:11
PRICING STRATEGIES
Question: How do you go about figuring how to price your jewelry?
I teach a class on how to best price your jewelry, and I have posted a video tutorial on th… Read More
2014-04-28 14:38
THE UGLY NECKLACE CONTEST– A JEWELRY DESIGN COMPETITION WITH A TWIST
Submission Deadline Approaching: August 31, 2014
QUESTION: Have you ever designed… Read More
2014-04-24 20:28
PROMOTIONAL DISCOUNTTwo Business of Craft TutorialsThurs 4/24 and Fri 4/25 only
I enjoy teaching about the business of craft. Over the past 25 years, I’ve learn… Read More
2014-04-11 21:34
ORIENTATION“Knowing what to know”http://www.landofodds.com/store/kitsorientation.htm
There were always beaders. There were always jewelry makers. But if you wanted to gain… Read More
2014-03-24 21:36
NEW FASHION JEWELRY
Now at Be Dazzled Beads
781 Thompson Lane, Ste 123 Nashville, TN 37204
At a recent Jewelry Show in Atlanta, Jayden and Warren discovered a rapidly evolving fashion trend… Read More
2014-03-13 14:28
Sales and Promotions at Land of Odds – Jewelry Design CenterLand of Odds/Be Dazzled Beads- What’s On Sale
Land of Odds – Be Dazzled Beads
Land of Odds &n&hell…Read More
2014-02-24 19:54
DIMENSIONALITY: One Principle of Composition
Jewelry Design is the application of basic principles of artistic expression. One set of principles involves COMPOSITION. In a… Read More
2014-02-15 16:54
BEAD SPILLS
QUESTION:
What was your initiation into that phenomenon called “Bead Spill”?
Share with our group your favorite BEAD SPILL story. I’m sure yo… Read More
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