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We had quite a conundrum choosing a winner for the Spring Competition! There were some lovely entries for this competition, in a wide variety of styles and using a range of different techniques. The only thing that they had in common were a fabulous spring-like vibe and amazing craftsmanship!


Pricing your jewellery and metal work is a subject that comes up in discussions time and time again. It is sometimes a difficult balance to achieve and many artists and makers have radically different approaches to the issue. Here is the view of Patricia van den Akker, Director of The Design Trust:

‘Costing and pricing is a tricky subject for many designer makers, especially when starting out.

If you charge too much you won’t be making any sales, if you charge too little you won’t survive for long.