Share this:Over the past decade I’ve sold my jewelry designs at a variety of craft fairs. While each show is different, and even the same show can be different from year to year, it seems as though the mix of jewelry I sell has remained relatively consistent. Because I’m a numbers nut, I decided to… Read more »
Category: Behind The Scenes At A Craft Fair
What Jewelry Should I Make To Sell At A Craft Fair?
Share this:One question new jewelry artists often ask when preparing to do their first show is, “What kind of jewelry should I make?” Of course there is no be-all, end-all answer. All shows are different, and even the same show is different in different years. However, I can offer a few tips on what has… Read more »
Tips To Make Your Arts & Crafts Show Booth—Big Or Small—Look Great
Share this:Three Jewelry Artists Share What Works For Them NOTE: This article is part of Blue Buddha’s series: Behind the Scenes at a Craft Fair. Check out the other articles for even more advice on how to rock your show! So you’ve been accepted into a craft show – yay you! But now what? You… Read more »
5 Ways To Stay Healthy At A Long Arts & Crafts Show
Share this:Keep Your Body Refreshed While Working Long Hours My longest craft show of the year is the One of a Kind Show & Sale Chicago each December. The show is open to the public for three 9-hour days followed by a 7-hour day. This doesn’t include prep time and close-down time. And there is… Read more »
5 Ways To Boost Sales At An Arts & Crafts Show
Share this:Show season is here and many of Blue Buddha’s customers are busily working on replenishing their inventory, pricing and tagging jewelry, and planning their booth layouts for the summer show season. I’ve done craft shows for nearly a decade, and each time I do a show, I learn something. Over the years, sales have… Read more »