THE JEWELERS’ PALETTE, 8/1/2025
Posted by learntobead on July 28, 2025
 From Warren and Land of Odds www.warrenfeldjewelry.com Join my community of jewelry designers on my Patreon hub August 1, 2025 Sign up for a Free or Paid Subscriptionwww.patreon.com/warrenfeldjewelry[Note: Paid Subscribers on Patreon Hub get 25% Off @Land of Odds]www.landofodds.comHi everyone, Some Updates and Things Happening. (Please share this newsletter) Some Updates and Things Happening. (Please share this newsletter) In this Issue: 1. CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2026 Smithsonian Craft Show 2. Finding Your Place Between Craft and Fine Art 3. CALL FOR ENTRIES: Palm Beach Craft Show 4. New Book: Jewellery Now 5. Polishing Up Your Portfolio Some articles you may have missed Featured ~~~~~~~~~~~ Trump has imposed another 40% tariff on Japan — on top of the previous 10% and 20% tariffs on Japan. Add in the unbelievable price of gold. And now you have it. Japanese seed bead prices in July are another 40% higher than in June. They are about anywhere between 50% and 260% higher than they were before Jan 20, 2025. You will still find that our prices on www.LANDofODDS.com are some of the lowest in the industry. And if you become a paid subscriber on our Jewelry Designers’ Hub (www.patreon.com/warrenfeldjewelry), you’ll get a 25% discount on all your purchases. ~~~~~~~~~~ 1. CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2026 SMITHSONIAN CRAFT SHOW Read the full prospectus here  Read the full prospectus here ~~~~~~~~~ 2. Finding Your Place Between Craft and Fine Art To find your place in the art world, when you work between craft and fine art…Decide how you want to be seen: are you positioning yourself as a fine artist, a maker, or something in between?Use juried exhibitions and curated shows to elevate the perception of your work.Keep your public-facing presence (like your website) aligned with the identity you want to reinforce.If you feel like you’re missing knowledge, treat it as a gap, not a flaw — and go fill it. Read, attend, ask, explore. Tip: find the meaning behind your materials. Jewelry Design isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s about intention. Ask yourself: “Why am I making this?” Not just, “what is it for?” Color, material, and format carry symbolism. For example, green might represent life, not just beauty. Makers often create with function in mind. Fine artists consider concept and philosophy. Designers are somewhere in between. Explore how your materials can express ideas and represent who you are as a jewelry maker/artist, not just fill space. Selling Is about story-telling, and your stories signal where on the Craft to Art to Design continuum you place yourself. Selling your art often feels awkward and uncomfortable. Rather, don’t try to be a salesperson, be a storyteller. Let your enthusiasm for your work do the talking. Instead of pushing for a sale, talk about your process, materials, or the inspiration behind a piece. Invite curiosity and let conversations unfold naturally. Why it works: People connect emotionally with art. When they understand the story and passion behind it, they’re more likely to see its value—and buy. ~~~~~~~~~~ 3. CALL FOR ENTRIES: Palm Beach Craft Show Read the full announcement here  Read the full announcement here ~~~~~~~~~~ 4. New Book: Jewellery Now  Jewellery Now presents Elizabeth Goring and Gregory Parsons’ selection of work by 64 of some of the best and most interesting designer jewelers from England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, from highly experienced artists to those in the early stages of their careers.  The exhibition aims to demonstrate the range of materials, processes, and ethical concerns influencing contemporary jewelry practice. It will feature both established and emerging artists, showcasing their technical skills, experimentation with materials, and innovative approaches to jewelry design. The exhibition also acknowledges the legacy of pioneering makers from the 1960s onwards and spotlights those challenging traditional notions of jewelry.  This publication accompanies the exhibition by the same name at Ruthin Craft Centre, July 5–September 21, 2025. View it here .  ~~~~~~~~~~ 5. Polishing Up Your Portfolio 💬 Including project statements in your portfolio adds depth and context. Galleries appreciate understanding your inspiration and intent. Make your portfolio work harder for you. Presenting only your larger or more profitable works (with a statement) is totally valid, especially if smaller sizes aren’t financially sustainable. You don’t have to eliminate smaller pieces, but consider offering them online/in alternate formats later. Focus first on getting your current portfolio in front of galleries and seeing what gains traction. Once you’ve built some momentum, you can revisit other sales strategies. 💻 A self-contained digital portfolio works better than an online website portfolio. A self-contained digital portfolio gives you more control over presentation than a website slideshow. Galleries are more likely to open an attachment than click a link. We recommend creating a polished PDF portfolio you can email directly. You can still share your website, but make sure the portfolio stands on its own. This boosts your chances of getting noticed and taken seriously. Also consider self-publishing a LOOK BOOK, which you can bring with you to various places. You can even sell this and/or give it away to better paying customers. ~~~~~~~~~ Upcoming Workshops by Warren Feld Sat, 8/16, 9am-Noon, WIRE WRAPPED CABOCHON PENDANT Middle Tenn Gem & Mineral Society, Donelson Fifty Forward Registration begins June 21 http://www.mtgms.org/schools.htm  Sat, 8/16, 1-4pm, WIRE WEAVE 2 and SUN PENDANT Middle Tenn Gem & Mineral Society, Donelson Fifty Forward Registration begins June 21 http://www.mtgms.org/schools.htm  Sat, 8/23, 1-4pm, INTRO TO WIRE WORK and MIX N MATCH BRACELET, Hoamsy, Nashville, LC Goat, Germantown, 1220 2nd Ave N Register: www.hoamsy.com  Sat, 9/20, 9am-Noon, LEARN BEAD WEAVING: RIGHT ANGLE WEAVE and CURVY RAW BRACELET Middle Tenn Gem & Mineral Society, Donelson Fifty Forward Registration begins June 21 http://www.mtgms.org/schools.htm  Sat, 9/20, 1-4pm, INTRO TO EVEN COUNT, FLAT PEYOTE and JUNGLE FLOWER BRACELETMiddle Tenn Gem & Mineral Society, Donelson Fifty Forward Registration begins June 21 http://www.mtgms.org/schools.htm  Sat, 10/25/2025, 9am-Noon, PEARL KNOTTING…WARREN’S WAY Middle Tenn Gem & Mineral Society, Donelson Fifty Forward Registration begins September 20 http://www.mtgms.org/schools.htm  Sat, 10/25/2025, 1-4pm, BEAD WEAVING (Fringe): CATERPILLAR ESPIRITU BRACELET Middle Tenn Gem & Mineral Society, Donelson Fifty Forward Registration begins September 20 http://www.mtgms.org/schools.htm  Sun, 10/26/25, 1-4pm, DISCOVER PEARL KNOTTING Register through Hoamsy.com Class held at Cyanide Cider, 410 Woodbine St, Nashville, TN 37211 Sun, 11/16/25, 1-4pm, WIRE WRAPPED CABOCHON PENDANT ~~~Register through Hoamsy.com Class held at Cyanide Cider, 410 Woodbine St, Nashville, TN 37211 Sat, 11/22/25, 9am-Noon, WIRE WEAVING INTRO AND MAYAN PENDANT Middle Tenn Gem & Mineral Society, Donelson Fifty Forward Registration begins September 20 http://www.mtgms.org/schools.htm  Sat, 11/22/2025, 1-4pm, INTRO TO WIRE WORK and MIX N MATCH BRACELET Middle Tenn Gem & Mineral Society, Donelson Fifty Forward Registration begins September 20 http://www.mtgms.org/schools.htm Sun, 12/7/25, 1-4pm, WIRE WEAVING AND MAYAN PENDANT Register through Hoamsy.com Class held at Cyanide Cider, 410 Woodbine St, Nashville, TN 37211 Sat, 12/13/25, 9am-Noon, WIRE WRAPPED CABOCHON PENDANT Middle Tenn Gem & Mineral Society, Donelson Fifty Forward Registration begins September 20 http://www.mtgms.org/schools.htm Sat, 12/13/25, 1-4pm, WIRE WEAVE 2 and SUN PENDANTMiddle Tenn Gem & Mineral Society, Donelson Fifty Forward Registration begins September 20 http://www.mtgms.org/schools.htm 9/15/2025 – 10/15/2025 Exhibit, Warren Feld Art JewelryAt Pryor Gallery, Columbia State Community College Humanities Building (Waymon L. Hickman Bldg), 1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN 38401 Exhibits are free and open to the public Gallery Hours: Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  My pieces will be showcased in this exhibit. In the works is a possible Seminar and a beading workshop. ~~~~~~~~~~  |
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