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.
Whilst I have given advice on how to start peddling your crafts in the past articles, I must admit that I myself have never sold anything at a craft fair. I do, however, have a wealth of information from friends of mine who have made it a serious business; just thing of me as a really big 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.
Of course, the first issue I address is: What do I sell? Other than visiting craft shows a lot in my spare time, my only other area of expertise has to do with polished concrete. Useful and beautiful, but not really a service I can display in a booth at a craft show, right? Although I'm sure I would be able to find a talent if I look back to my roots, I haven't the luxury of time at the moment. I just decided to retail some of my friends' crafts and see where it takes me.
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.
Whilst I have given advice on how to start peddling your crafts in the past articles, I must admit that I myself have never sold anything at a craft fair. I do, however, have a wealth of information from friends of mine who have made it a serious business; just thing of me as a really big 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.
Of course, the first issue I address is: What do I sell? Other than visiting craft shows a lot in my spare time, my only other area of expertise has to do with polished concrete. Useful and beautiful, but not really a service I can display in a booth at a craft show, right? Although I'm sure I would be able to find a talent if I look back to my roots, I haven't the luxury of time at the moment. I just decided to retail some of my friends' crafts and see where it takes me.
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 is a big fan of Florida Craft Shows. She heartily suggests Florida Craft Fairs to find the closest Florida Fair near you!
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