FirstCraft
FirstCraft | 首工计划
A Craft-to-Production Support Program for Independent Jewelry Designers
Important Notice: This program is not a fully sponsored or free initiative.
Participation involves shared responsibility and professional commitment from all applicants.
Your first creation deserves to be executed with integrity.”
Program Overview
FirstCraft is a non-profit–oriented craft support initiative dedicated to helping independent jewelry designers translate original concepts into their first correctly executed physical works.
Unlike conventional manufacturing services, FirstCraft focuses on the first realization of a design — where structural logic, craftsmanship, material behavior, and production feasibility must be resolved simultaneously. The program provides designers with guided access to professional jewelry craftsmanship, technical evaluation, and responsible production pathways, ensuring that creative intent is preserved throughout the making process.
FirstCraft emphasizes process over volume, craft over speed, and long-term value over short-term output. It is designed for designers who seek not only to produce jewelry, but to establish a sustainable foundation of craftsmanship for their future practice.
By supporting the first correct piece, FirstCraft enables designers to enter exhibitions, markets, and professional ecosystems with works that truly represent their vision and standards.
Eligible Participants
FirstCraft is open to:
The program prioritizes designers who:
Scope of Support
FirstCraft provides non-commercial, guided support in the following areas:
The program does not guarantee mass production, commercial scalability, or sales outcomes.
Implementation Process
Principles and Limitations
FirstCraft operates under the following principles:
The program reserves the right to decline projects that:
Program Outcome
Upon completion, participating designers will obtain:
Frequently Asked Questions
The 5 Most Frequently Asked Questions by Designers
No. FirstStone is not a free sponsorship program. Raw materials are provided under a managed framework and remain under the care of the Foundation. When a work is sold, material costs are reimbursed and profits are shared according to the agreed terms.
FirstStone understands that creative work involves uncertainty. A project not resulting in a sale does not constitute a breach, as long as the designer fulfills the agreed responsibilities and follows the project terms.
Design copyright belongs 100% to the designer. FirstStone does not own or claim any intellectual property rights over the design itself.
No. All material applications must be reasonable and aligned with the project scope, and are subject to Committee review. The Committee may adjust material types, quantities, or budget ranges.
Both are important. FirstStone focuses on whether a project is worth realizing, executable, and whether the designer demonstrates professional commitment.
Is FirstStone Right for You?
FirstStone supports projects with clear goals and execution plans, not material experimentation or early-stage exploration.
FirstStone provides raw material support, not cash funding, reimbursements, or financial sponsorship.
FirstStone operates on clearly defined rules regarding material ownership, cost reimbursement, profit sharing, and project management.
FirstStone does not require perfection, but applicants must be able to explain what they want to make, why, and how.
FirstStone is designed to support a critical step, not to function as an ongoing supply system.
Want to become a FundStoneForWOMEN Member? If you are:
Female jewelry designer (Currently open to women designers only)
Any level of experience in jewelry design
At least 2 jewelry designs completed