| If you have decided to try your hand at setting | | | | need for your craft show display then you'll need |
| up at craft shows, festivals, or flea markets, then | | | | a few creative ideas to get people into your |
| you'll need to have the right craft show display to | | | | booth.o The set up - Make sure that your tables |
| make your wares stand apart from the rest. This | | | | are positioned in a way that is easy for |
| is especially important if you are selling something | | | | customers to see. Keep your tables near the |
| like jewelry or any other staple craft show item. | | | | front of the tent so people can walk by casually. |
| Having a great craft show display can make a big | | | | Don't expect people to walk to the back of your |
| difference between having someone walk right by | | | | booth, it may seem obvious, but people want to |
| you or stop for a look and hopefully a sale. Here | | | | keep going unless something really interests |
| are some great ways to create an eye-catching | | | | them.o Height - Try hanging things from the tent |
| craft show display. | | | | to catch people's eye from afar. This can work |
| Craft Show Display Basics | | | | for a lot of items. If you can't do that, make sure |
| When you first get started you will have to | | | | you vary the height on your tables. Use small |
| purchase the right equipment and this can be a bit | | | | shelves, boxes, or other display items to give the |
| of an investment, but if you think you will | | | | tables a richer feel.o Mirrors - Always bring a |
| continue doing shows then you'll need the | | | | mirror for people to look at things they may |
| following:o Canopy or tent - The proper canopy | | | | want to try on.o Signage - Have a banner or |
| or tent will protect your goods from rain and sun. | | | | business cards on display is a great idea. Even if |
| Delicate crafts made from fabric, paper or | | | | someone doesn't want something today, they can |
| handmade clothing can become damaged from | | | | come back and find you or email you.o Pricing - |
| just a few hours of direct sunlight.o Tables - Most | | | | For many people seeing clear price tags on items |
| craft show displays require at least table or two | | | | is very helpful. Lots of shoppers don't feel |
| for their set up. Buy the lightest, easiest thing to | | | | comfortable engaging in chitchat over every item |
| carry around. You can find many aluminum models | | | | in the booth. If you are getting really busy, this will |
| that fold up with ease and can be tucked away in | | | | save you lots of time from answering questions. |
| almost any vehicle. Don't forget a small chair for | | | | Hints To Keep You Ahead |
| yourself.o Weights - Make sure you carry | | | | If you are a newcomer to the festival scene then |
| weights, large water bottles that can be filled, or | | | | you may not yet realize what an ally other |
| small sand bags. You will need to tether these to | | | | vendors can be for you. Although they may |
| your tables or tent with bungee cords in case of | | | | seem like the competition and in some cases they |
| a windy day.o Display cases - No matter what | | | | are, they can also help give you invaluable advice. |
| you are selling you can find the right craft show | | | | Remember to always respect your boundaries |
| display case for your items. Look at retails | | | | with your craft show display. Most arguments |
| suppliers or ask other vendors. A thrift store can | | | | between vendors center around just an inch or |
| give you some great items on the cheap.o Quality | | | | two! When space is at a premium people can |
| fabric - Cover your tables in bright fabric. Take | | | | become very territorial, just remember to take |
| your time to come up with a great color scheme | | | | care with your craft show display and stay on |
| for your craft show display. Work your tent color, | | | | your neighbor's good side. He'll be the guy you |
| table covers, and products into a harmonious | | | | entrust with your craft show display when it's |
| craft show display. | | | | time for a bathroom break. Follow these tips to |
| Beyond The Basics | | | | have a great craft show display no matter |
| Once you have the basic equipment that you'll | | | | whether you're a newbie or a festival regular! |