Pairing Up at Craft Shows
If you are looking to get started in craft shows, but don't feel you have enough product... then why not pair up with a craft buddy?.
Find a crafter or artist that has products that differ from yours or compliment each other, so as there is no competition, and share a space at a Craft Show.
This is a great way to get your "feet wet" in craft shows, and see if you like doing them, its also great for rotating bathroom breaks and lunch breaks.
Just make sure to label your products well, and when a customer purchases something from both of you, just take the tags off and keep them in a box, this way the customer does not have to fuss with separate bills, and this makes you look more professional.
At the end of the show, add up your tags and collect your share!
If your craft partner takes credit cards, then you just make sure that she/he takes into account the fees involved before giving you your share. I have done this, and it works great, not just for the first craft show jitters, but also so that you can do more shows this way, as you split the rent and expenses, and can experiment with which shows are the best to consider again next year...
Why not visit local craft shows, and talk to some of the vendors, and ask if they would be interested in pairing up for the next season, many say yes, as long as your product does not compete with theirs, or better yet, find someone you know who is also considering craft shows, and you can both be new at it together!
http://www.make-crafts-for-cash.com is a website by Diane Palmer, who has over 15 years experience in the crafts business. Learn creative ways to make and sell crafts online, offline, shows and more. Turn your hobby into a profitable business!
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