How to Name Your Jewelry Projects

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judyjclark — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:23:40 GMT

Twist & Shout! Good name for wire jewelry.

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judyjclark — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:22:25 GMT

Twist & Shout! eh?

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Millie — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 03:22:44 GMT

I'm relatively new to jewelry making and never considered naming my pieces. This is great information to use now that I'm blogging. Thank you! Millie

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Lou Ma — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:05:43 GMT

Carl, male psyche or not, it's a good point. Maybe something like "Red, White and Steel" would satisfy the artist's desire for catchy, your desire for descriptive and the publisher's desire of brevity. There is no reason not to consider all three when naming. As Diane and Andrea pointed out; finding the name can come at any point in the process.

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I Create Wonders, Inc — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:11:55 GMT

What great tips! I ALWAYS have such trouble naming my pieces, this will surely help. Thanks again. Hallie J.

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Rhoda — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:42:23 GMT

Thanks for the wonderful and useful advise; this has always been a struggle for me! I will refer to these tips in my future naming efforts!

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AndreaM — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:48:59 GMT

Whenever I think of any name that could be used for jewelry, finished or not, I write in down in my Beading Notebook for future reference. You'd be amazed at how many two to three word names just pop into your head at the oddest moments - write them down, the list can be used later for the perfect name or as inspiration for a another name.

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Jackie — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:00:35 GMT

To Mary Phillips try rearranging the words "Surf Dancing" sounds good.

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ReginaW — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:54:43 GMT

Thanks so much for the timely tips! I am gearing up for the holiday season and was having trouble naming my pieces. I always marvel at how appropriately named the pieces in your magazines are and wonder who comes up with them so easily. I am glad to know I am in good company with those who can't seem to pull a fitting name out of the air! Now back to work for me! And where's that French dictionary??

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Carl — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:39:23 GMT

Is this something to do with male psyche? I prefer "Red and White beads on Steel Necklace" It does what it says on the tin! It's probably a good job I don't try to sell anything.

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KarenZ — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 03:01:01 GMT

RE: When a project is sent in, do they get returned to the owner?

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JoAnneM — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 02:59:43 GMT

Is there any hope of getting an article regarding finding sales representatives for our lines of jewelry? Thanks for the great site. JoAnne

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Diane Fitzgerald — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 23:53:28 GMT

Diane Fitzgerald writes: Great advice. The only thing I'd add is that starting with a name for a piece instead of naming it after it is finished helps focus your ideas about color and style. Also, could you encourage beaders to sign and date their pieces somehow? This would be a great column.

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Mysteryscribe — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:54:00 GMT

Thanks for the ideas about naming projects--very helpful. It is not always easy coming up with a good title! I do have a quibble with two of your points, however. While I enjoy witty project titles, they have little to do with whether I will try a project. You ask if I would prefer to make Red and White Beads on Steel Wire Necklace or Beach-ball Bling. Neither--until I see the photo and directions! Also, using French names or words will have a negative effect on me. Not being of French background, I am tired of seeing SO many things that exploit the French language. How about some Italian-based names? Or Celtic? Or Swahili? There are many rich cultures in the world. Using a French name where the project has no relation to anything French makes me think it's pretentious.