Beaded Jewelry & Accessories
Create beaded jewelry, bracelets, and accessories
Overview
Beaded jewelry businesses generate $60,000-$350,000 annually with 65-80% margins through craft shows, Etsy, and wholesale.
In 2025, beaded jewelry remains popular for bohemian, festival, and casual styles.
Can create beaded bracelets, necklaces, earrings, anklets, keychains, and bag accessories using seed beads, gemstone beads, glass beads, and mixed materials.
Successful beaded jewelry makers develop unique color palettes and patterns, work efficiently (can produce pieces faster than metalwork), maintain inventory for quick shipping, participate in craft shows and festivals, and wholesale to boutiques.
Beaded jewelry lower price point ($10-$60 typical) requires volume.
Can create personalized pieces (names, initials, custom colors).
Marketing through festival and craft show circuits, Etsy, Instagram, TikTok (jewelry-making videos popular), and wholesale to boutiques and gift shops.
Required Skills
- Beading Techniques
- Color Theory
- Pattern Design
- Production Efficiency
- Inventory Management
- Wholesale Sales
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Very low startup costs ($1K-$4K)
- Can produce pieces quickly
- Portable work (bead anywhere)
- Festival and craft show market
- Easy to learn basics
Cons
- Lower price points require volume
- Highly competitive beaded jewelry market
- Hand strain from repetitive beading
- Materials costs add up with volume
- Trend-dependent styles
How to Get Started
- Learn beading techniques and patterns
- Invest in bead inventory and tools
- Develop signature style and color palette
- Create inventory of ready-to-ship pieces
- Set up Etsy shop and Instagram presence
- Participate in craft shows and festivals
- Approach boutiques for wholesale accounts
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