Submitting your work

Start out the new year with new confidence in your work. Why not submit it to magazines and retailers for consideration.

Sundance Catalog -
How do I submit a product to the catalog? If you would like us to review your product for inclusion in an upcoming catalog, please send photos of your product and pricing information to Merchandising Department Product Submission, Sundance Catalog, 3865 West 2400 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84120, or by email at samplesubmission@sundance.net. All photos will be reviewed and either kept on file for future consideration or discarded. If you would like us to return your photographs, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your submission. Due to the overwhelming correspondence we receive on new products, we are unable to accept telephone calls on product submission or selection. We will, however, call you if your item has been selected.

Art Jewelry -
Art Jewelry publishes articles of interest to those who love to design, construct, and collect jewelry that makes a statement. Our featured artists work primarily with wire, metal, metal clay, and complementary materials. We offer step-by-step instructions for a range of projects compiled to appeal to various skill levels. As a workshop-centered publication, we emphasize safety and take an accessible, friendly approach to introducing techniques. We also provide news about shows, events, workshops, classes, gallery exhibits, and other activities of interest to makers and collectors of art jewelry. Read more here

Stampington and Company
HUGE list of publications you can submit to. You can find their list here  

Bead Trends Magazine
I have been submitting here for years with great success.

Good luck to you!!!



"Give light and people will find the way." - Ella Baker

Breaking New from Bead Trends

I got an email from Bead Trends, they are having issues with their submission page - Need to pass it along to you!!

GOOD LUCK!!!!

If you have submitted to Bead Trends for publication for the April or May 2013 issue, or if you would simply still like to submit a design for consideration please email those submissions directly to me at tatia@beadtrendsmag.com. We are extending the submission deadline to October 31, 2012, giving designers one more week to get those gorgeous designs submitted!!! Our April issue calls are listed below:

Bead Trends is currently looking for designs with the following themes for our April 2013:

Inspired By — Do your designs tell a story? What inspired your latest creation? We love pieces that were inspired by people, places, colors, art, nature, and more. Submit your photos and tell us your stories!    Metal Smithing & Wire Work — A great trend in jewelry design is the use and manipulation of all types of metals. Metal stamping, PMC, texturizing, soldering, wire working and more.
Quick & Easy – Featuring beautiful designs that can be created in less than an hour and are perfect for designers of all levels.
Fashion Favorites – Features designs from a variety of styles and mediums that can be a personal favorite or necessary staple in any wardrobe.
Seed Beading — The popularity of seed beading is growing in all areas of jewelry design and in new and creative ways. Show us your creations.
Bead Weaving — Whether you use seed beads, pearls, crystals, or gemstones: How do you weave your beautiful masterpieces?
Mixed Media — We love the trend of mixed media designs. Combining the unexpected, edgy, recycled, industrial, and found objects with traditional jewelry elements. Get creative!
Crystals & Quartz — In honor of the April birthstone submit your favorite designs that sparkle!
Celebrate Spring — Flowers begin blooming, birds begin making their nests and we want to see your designs that celebrate and are inspired by Spring!

Deadline for the April 2013 issue is 11:59 p.m. MDT, October 31st, 2012. All ideas should be your original work and not previously published.

We will review all submissions, and if selected, we will contact you by November 2nd with additional information. All pieces will need to be shipped to us directly for photography and arrive in our office by November 12th. Your creation will be returned to you insured, after the issue has been printed.

Jewelry Submission Sites

Hey kids!

Bead Trends is looking for submissions for their April 2012 edition. This is a great time to sort through your treasury of creations that you have left from last spring or summer, as you are putting out your fall and winter designs for your shoppers!

Bead Trends is a series of beautiful idea books. They feature a great variety of incredible jewelry and bead creations.

Bead Trends April 2012 Call

Bead Trends is currently looking for designs with the following themes for our April 2012 issue:

• Birthstone - Diamonds are a girls best friend! Crystals that sparkle and clear quartz can make a great statement too! Send us your favorites!

• Anything Goes - The beaded possibilities are endless and not just limited to jewelry. What about pillows, table runners, picture frames, lamps, clothing, candle collars, wine glass charms, and home decor. This category can contain jewelry and a whole lot more!

• Quick & Easy – Featuring beautiful designs that can be created in less than an hour and are perfect for designers of all levels.

• Fashion Favorites – Features designs from a variety of styles and mediums that can be a personal favorite or necessary staple in any wardrobe.

• Fabulous Focals - Focal pieces are HOT! Make a statement and show us your designs featuring great focal pieces.
• Multi-Strand Designs - Long layers, short twists, and everything in between. We want to see your multi-strand creations.
• Earrings- Simple or elaborate, elegant or casual, long or short! There is an earrings style perfect for everyone.
  
• Bead Weaving - Whether you use seed beads, pearls, crystals, or gemstones. How do you weave your beautiful masterpieces!
• Color Me Spring - Send us your designs and styles that set the stage for spring!

If you would like to submit your work to this publication, please e-mail a photograph, the name or title of your piece, and contact information to: beadsubmit@northridgepublishing.com.

If submitting multiple pieces, please send a separate e-mail and photograph for each design.

Deadline for the April 2012 issue is 11:59 p.m. MDT, October 25th, 2011. All ideas should be your original work and not previously published.

We will review all submissions, and if selected, we will contact you by November 1st with additional information. All pieces will need to be shipped to us directly for photography and arrive in our office by November 12th. Your creation will be returned to you insured, after the issue has been printed.

Beadaholique's Beading Contest - Hurry - deadline is Oct 26th!!!

Bead and Button is another great source for you to submit your pieces, or for you to contribute to the magazine!

Bead The Pattern Magazine - this is the submission form for Bead The Pattern Magazine, but I will say I am a bit perplexed on exactly how it works.....

Bead Style Magazine - The contributor guidelines for their submissions

Stampinton & Company - This site offers so many different submissions, some are ongoing some are dated, some are not even jewelry related but still something you may want to get involved with!

Canadian Beading - They pay for submissions :)

Creative Beading - in Australia, they have a competition link that is empty right now, but bookmark it, may be some fun later!

Stringing Magazine - They have several submission guidelines posted!

Oh gosh kids - good luck to any of you and your submission - please pop back in with me if you are accepted! I would love to hear about it!

Good LUCK!!!

Looking Ahead - Beading Contest 2010

Welp, here it is nearing the end of September, and I am already thinking about next year!

I rounded up some of the beading contests for next year so you would have plenty of time to come up with a winning creation.

I got my fingers crossed!

Bead Dreams 2010
8 categories from jewelry to beaded items

8th Annual The Ugly Necklace Contest, 2010
Shopping spree's for first and second place.

Seed Beads Beading Contest
Firemountain Gems has six categories of great beading ideas. Win a shopping spree!

Your Designs Rock!
Rings & Things contest consists of five categories, with two chances to be entered into a raffel!

Not into contests?
These publications are always looking for submissions.

Beadwork's W.O.R.D ("What Our Readers Did")
Send photos of your projects to beadwork@interweave.com. Work inspired by projects published in previous issues of Beadwork magazine are especially welcome. Selected submissions may be published in Beadwork magazine on the "Letters" page.

Jewelry Artist Monthly Design Challenge
Each month Jewelry Arist challenges artists to sketch a specific design challenge. A selection of sketches are published in the "Your Turn" section of the magazine. Complete rules and entry information in every issue of Jewelry Artist. Deadline varies (generally the 30th of the month).

Step by Step Beads "Gallery of Reader Work"
Step by Step Beads editor Leslie Rogalski periodically calls for reader submissions on a certain theme. Selected submissions may be published in the magazine or on the website. Submission details inside Step by Step Beads magazine.

Step by Step Wire Jewelry "Wire Works" Reader Gallery
Please send images of your original wire designs to dpeck@interweave.com. Selected submissions may be published in Step by Step Wire Jewelry.

Bead Trends Magazine
Bead Trends is an international publication offering new categories each month for you to enter. Submissions accepted will be published.

Want a chance to be a designer?

Apply to become a 2010 Creative Artist Team member
EK Success Brands is looking for a potential 2010 Creative Artist Team member.

Good luck to you all!!!