Episodes:
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1. Introduction & step-by-step explanation of the jewelry design process (17:24)
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2. Helpful tips on design ideas and where to find inspiration (4:45)
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3. How can I design if I can’t draw? (1:30)
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4. Do I need to know how to make jewelry to start designing? (1:36)
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5. Concept and design (2:36)
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6. Should I learn CAD, or just find a CAD designer to work on my designs? (10:36)
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7. 3D wax printing, and wax carving (12:44)
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8. Casting process (16:02)
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9. How to find jewelry suppliers and services (11:38)
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10. Tips on negotiation with suppliers, services and their terms (8:19)
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11. Jewelry shops and production houses. One stop shop or run around (16:51)
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12. Interview with Marco Delano, one of the most successful polisher in New York (12:43)
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13. Interview with owner of one of the largest casting houses in New York (18:28)
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15. Brand name and building brand awareness (20:00)
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16. The importance of packaging (7:36)
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17. How to price your jewelry and your time (12:57)
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18. Selling your jewelry online vs. retail (14:28)
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19. Testing things out, and getting feedback. “PERFECT IS THE ENEMY OF GOOD” (14:55)
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20. Opening a corporation and choosing a business name. NDA, Trademark, and Copyright. (11:46)
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21. Most popular platforms for selling online. eBay, Amazon etc (14:19)
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22. Most efficient way to build your website, even with limited web design skills. Start promoting your product on different platforms starting from $5 a day (17:40)
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23. The importance of quality product pictures and video (9:48)
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24. 5 biggest mistakes designers make (16:44)
