2. Supplies - In my earring kits I included head pins, ear wires, and a small assortment of beads including stone beads, metal beads, and glass beads. I usually included any where between 6 - 10 beads depending on their size. I didn't include any tools with my kits due to cost and size restrictions.
3. Instructions - I tried to keep the jewelry designs and therefore instructions simple. My target audience was beginners, possibly people who had never made jewelry before. So, consider who you are writing for when you write your instructions.
4. Package - I put my kits in zip lock bags that are about 6 x 4 inches. I folded up the instructions and also included a sheet with stone lore information and a plain index card in case the person wanted to make a simple hang tag or earring card with it. (They could write the stone information inside the card or on the back of it). I put the beads in one 2 x 2 inch bag and the findings in another 2 x 2 inch bag. These smaller bags go inside the larger bag along with the paper work. (This was done so I could switch findings or beads around from one kit to the other). Then I also made up labels using my printer and put them on the front. I’m sure I could have made these kits much fancier, but for my purposes, they worked just fine.
5. Cost - I sold my bead earring kits for $2.50 and most of my other kits ranged from $4 to $6. All of my findings were base metal, so that cut down on the cost considerably.
If you sell your work at shows or if you teach classes, I hope you consider making kits. These can be a great way to share your jewelry making enthusiasm was well as earn a little income.
