If you have been reading some of my earlier articles, you'll be able to tell that I am an absolute nut over craft fairs. They are independent events, with people of differing talents offering just as differing crafts. Sometimes, there's even a full-blown festival. Really, it's just an amazing experience, simultaneously fun and spiritual.
Although I have given advice on selling your crafts at fairs like these, I am forced to admit that I have never sold anything of mine at craft fairs before. I've been getting second hand information from friends of mine who are the craft-making sort; just think of me as an avid fan of theirs.
That said, there will probably be a few people who will say that this is pure research and secondhand tips from friends. No merit whatsoever, until I get into selling the crafts myself. I believe this is an unfounded statement; there are many writers who carefully observe what they're writing about, even without getting firsthand experience. Still, just to show I have "walked the talk", I decided to sell a few items at a craft show.
The first order of business thus becomes; what do I sell? Well, other than visiting craft shows on a regular basis, my only other passion concerns polished concrete. Very useful and beautiful, but not really something you can sell, right? I'm sure that, given time, I would be able to get back to my roots; at the moment, however, I do not have the luxury of time. Thus, I decided to just retail some of my friends' wares, and see where it goes from there.
So far, everything went fine. All I did was follow the advice I've been giving people before; I canvassed various upcoming fairs, and I decided to go for the one who offered the best deal for their event booth. Starting next week, I'll be selling various crafts from three of my talented friends; we'll see how the actual selling turns out.
Although I have given advice on selling your crafts at fairs like these, I am forced to admit that I have never sold anything of mine at craft fairs before. I've been getting second hand information from friends of mine who are the craft-making sort; just think of me as an avid fan of theirs.
That said, there will probably be a few people who will say that this is pure research and secondhand tips from friends. No merit whatsoever, until I get into selling the crafts myself. I believe this is an unfounded statement; there are many writers who carefully observe what they're writing about, even without getting firsthand experience. Still, just to show I have "walked the talk", I decided to sell a few items at a craft show.
The first order of business thus becomes; what do I sell? Well, other than visiting craft shows on a regular basis, my only other passion concerns polished concrete. Very useful and beautiful, but not really something you can sell, right? I'm sure that, given time, I would be able to get back to my roots; at the moment, however, I do not have the luxury of time. Thus, I decided to just retail some of my friends' wares, and see where it goes from there.
So far, everything went fine. All I did was follow the advice I've been giving people before; I canvassed various upcoming fairs, and I decided to go for the one who offered the best deal for their event booth. Starting next week, I'll be selling various crafts from three of my talented friends; we'll see how the actual selling turns out.
About the Author:
Sam Weyland loves to go around in the various Florida Craft Shows. She knows many people, and would suggest Florida Craft Fairs to find the closest Florida Fair near you!
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