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Andrea Acailawen
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  • Clearwater, FL
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Jun 23, 2010
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Apr 19, 2010
Andrea Acailawen commented on Andrea Acailawen's blog post Custom design vs. production lines
"If I were to go this route, all of the designs would probably be under their own line with the Acailawen Designs name. I'd likely partner with a jewelry casting company to produce my focal pieces. Then train a few people to do the assembly and…"
Aug 28, 2009
Janis Madison commented on Andrea Acailawen's blog post Custom design vs. production lines
"The way she explained it was that she sent in a sample, the company liked it, and wanted it mass produce. Yes, she created all the pieces herself. The company wanted more than she could reproduce on her own. I think your venture is different in…"
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About Me
I'm a green couture jewelry & accessories designer, as well as a photo stylist & freelance art/creative director. I do hair/makeup artistry, professional retouching and graphic design work on the side as time permits, often in connection with my jewelry designs or other professional styling work. Jewelry & accessories design is my primary focus professionally.

I'm also a writer, blogger and columnist, as well as a semi-retired commercial & beauty model. A friend once called me a "jewel of all trades, master of whatever is convenient at the moment." It apparently stuck, as I am at my best when working creatively. It's what keeps me going.
How many years have you been designing jewelry?
I designed jewelry off and on as a hobby for many years before pursuing more professionally. I've been a semi-professional hobbiest since 2005. I began pursuing jewelry & accessories design as a full-time professional in late 2008.
What is your favorite jewelry website?
http://acailawendesigns.com
Did you go to school to learn jewelry design?
I'm primarily self-taught, though I am planning to further study silversmithing and lapidary arts at a local lapidary society. I also teach basic to intermediate jewelry crafting classes locally.
Do you have a favorite jewelry designer (other then yourself...)
There are several jewelry designers whose work inspires me; not one in particular.

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Recent articles from my column in the GreenWise Department of Handmade News

- Sustainable Business: It's More Than Being Green
Discover what it means to truly be a sustainable business.

- Packaging & Shipping Decisions
Learn how to make environmentally responsible packaging & shipping decisions to reduce your carbon footprint.

- Write a Green Marketing Plan to Grow Your Eco-Friendly Business
Market your environmentally friendly business effectively, setting yourself apart from those that use the the term "green" as just another catch phrase.

- Going Green: The Importance of Fair Trade Materials
Discover the importance of using fair trade materials in your work, as well as the challenges that we designers and artisans face when trying to obtain materials that are ethically sourced and fairly traded.

- Going Green: Eco-Friendly Design for the Jewelry Artisan
Learn how to make your studio greener with easy-to-implement, environmentally responsible business and design practices.


If you find the articles interesting and/or helpful, please be sure to give them a thumbs up, as it helps me to know which of my articles are the most popular with my readers.

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Custom design vs. production lines

Posted on August 24, 2009 at 11:30am 4 Comments

I recently came across a job ad for a technical jewelry designer in New York. The position entailed creating an ongoing line of designs for mass production and distribution in stores. This is something that I've been giving some consideration to, after receiving several inquiries on creating a production line for stores. It's a complicated process and not a decision to make lightly. Really, there are so many things to consider.



The most important consideration for me is whether I can… Continue

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At 4:22pm on August 23, 2009, TaoGem said…
I found s few additional pieces of used lapidary equipment. Have not picked them up yet.. I am hoping to be able and start doing some composite type cabbing with a flat lap set up he had as well..

Gotta wait for the money to come in first though !

Good luck with your equipment hunting !
At 10:56am on August 23, 2009, TaoGem said…
Hey Andrea..

All is well... Tying to sketch a unique piece of jewelry. Not the best at silver soldering, but trying to think up a neat, yet fairly easy piece.

Staring at the notepad !
 
 
 

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