Heh. I bought jewelry forms for the display, have a nice table cloth and will have business cards by tomorrow. I'll have a bowl of candy for passerby's and I'm bringing my tools for adjustments of size. I'm also going to have a few simple projects planned out to take with me so people can see what I'm doing. Any suggestions from someone who ha done this before?
Sounds like you've got it pretty well nailed down, my dear. One thing I've found is to have your items at different levels, i.e., place a box under the tablecloth to elevate the jewelry form. I've also found it's sometimes best to let people browse after you greet them. Most of us don't like to be "hovered over." oh and one more thing: be sure to take a couple of handheld mirrors so folks can see how the jewelry looks on them. Tryers often become buyers!
I'd love to see pix of your work. Our local Arts + Crafts fair is next month so I'll be scrambling to prepare over the next couple weeks.
OH! How exciting! GOOD LUCK! I think you will do great! My daughter was SO nervous when she did her first Farmers' Market - but now she has a great patter! You've already planned to do all the things I would suggest:
A bowl of candy is a great idea. If you can do small demonstrations - that is a big draw as well. If is a little more complicated for K. since she has to have the lathe, but people just flock to watch her work..and often buy the product as soon as it comes off the lathe. We do adjustments on site and make sure people know we are OK with being called should any other adjustments be needed Ask open ended questions like "what's your favorite color?" The table display should be pretty and catchy. Business cards! K. has gotten follow on business from her cards and brochures.
I am SO EXCITED for you. I cannot WAIT to hear how it goes.
PS: I have a friend with a daughter who is in college working toward a degree in "sever special ed" - I have a couple of questions for you - if you don't mind - I can email them later on...
Introduce yourself to the other folks at the fair and tell/show them what you're selling, most especially neighboring vendors and whoever is closest to the door. Scout your location and be prpeared for questions not rlevant to your business. Being able to function as tour guide or 'information, please' s often good business.
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I've also found it's sometimes best to let people browse after you greet them. Most of us don't like to be "hovered over."
oh and one more thing: be sure to take a couple of handheld mirrors so folks can see how the jewelry looks on them. Tryers often become buyers!
I'd love to see pix of your work.
Our local Arts + Crafts fair is next month so I'll be scrambling to prepare over the next couple weeks.
Good luck!!
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Good luck with your show next month.
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A bowl of candy is a great idea.
If you can do small demonstrations - that is a big draw as well. If is a little more complicated for K. since she has to have the lathe, but people just flock to watch her work..and often buy the product as soon as it comes off the lathe.
We do adjustments on site and make sure people know we are OK with being called should any other adjustments be needed
Ask open ended questions like "what's your favorite color?"
The table display should be pretty and catchy.
Business cards! K. has gotten follow on business from her cards and brochures.
I am SO EXCITED for you. I cannot WAIT to hear how it goes.
PS: I have a friend with a daughter who is in college working toward a degree in "sever special ed" - I have a couple of questions for you - if you don't mind - I can email them later on...
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