hi everyone,hope to make friends here,i just started making prayer beads about 6 months ago.and now i would like to go futher and make jewelry.just simply things like braclets,ear rings,and maybe prayer braclets,im just having a hard time trying to advertise at the right places,if anyone has some ideas,please let me hear them,i would really like to get my business off the ground,thank you and god bless all,nettiel

Hi, Nettiel, eBay.com and Etsy.com are good places to start. You might be interested in this article about eBay (it centers on crochet but can be applied to jewelry): Ebay Review

I'm a newbie beader too but just haven't had the time to devote to the new hobby. My friend wants me to take a glass fusion class but I understand you can make jewelry from that too. I'm a jack of all trades and master of none.

Now is a great time of year to try selling to people in your community. Ask around if any churches, hospitals or schools in your area are having holdaiy gift sales. These types of events usually charge a minimal amount and set up tables for you so all you need is a tablecloth and some basic display items (you can even use some household good here).

If you can't find an event in your area, why not hold a sale in your home? You can invite friends and family and ask them to bring along friends and co-workers.

One display suggestion is a pie plate with rice in it. Set your items on top and it looks much better than just placing your jewelry on the table itself. Another is a vase where you can wrap a necklace or bracelet around the neck of the vase.