Jewelry Show
Tips, Questions and Answers

Give Customers a "Shopping Space" in Your Booth  My booth is set up in a U-shape with a section of it being on a flat table near by me, where I also lay out a few pieces of jewelry.

When a customer ...

Selling Jewelry at Juried Art Fairs  Choose Fairs Carefully
I only participate in juried art fairs with a known history, good attendance (numbering in the thousands, not hundreds), and ...

Tips for Selling Jewelry at Shows  A booth/display theme that matches your style
I have an earthy, a little bit rustic, a little bit funky and a whole lot eclectic style to my work.

So ...

Create Your Own Exclusive Jewelry Shopping Events  The most successful jewelry shopping events I've had are held in my design studio or private trunk shows in customers' homes.

Each of these types of ...

6 Tips for Better Craft Shows  1. Packing the night before
Street fairs often have early set up times and I am not a morning person!

So I've gotten into the habit of packing up ...

How to Sell Your Art, Your Brand, and Yourself at Shows  Doing shows and promoting one's work has one secret ... there are no rules! It's a trial and error process, but here's a few things I've learned over the ...

The Goodie Basket of Impulse Purchases  I followed your tip awhile ago on having a goodie basket at my booth. I've done two weekend shows so far this year, and put out a little narrow bread ...

Hanging a Vinyl Banner  Hi Everyone,

I am doing the bridal show on the 21st of this month and I will have a 10 x10 booth, piped and draped.

I have a banner that I need to ...

So You Want to Have a Gallery Exhibition  Note from Rena: Luann Udell's writeup here is a continuation of the discussion below Patricia C Vener's Lace Me Up post. Thanks to Patricia and ...

Reporting on a Craft Show  I have just finished participating in a benefit shopping bazaar for Relay for Life in my town. It has been years since I set up at a craft show.

I ...

Craft Show Strategy - Have a Second Craft  So, there is a little indie-esque craft market I want to show my jewelry at, but they keep it small - and last year's jewelers are of course chosen first....

Wondering About Table Placement at an Outdoor Show  I am just beginning to apply to some outdoor arts and crafts fairs, and I was wondering what the concensus was about table placement.

Is it best for ...

Do You Have a Returns Policy, Guarantee, or Disclaimer?  I'm trying to find information on writing disclaimers and return policies for jewelry shows.

I have my first show coming up soon and I'm unsure of how ...

How to break into well established shows?  I'm fairly new to this area and I'm applying to all my local art shows and Ren Faires.

I've gotten into a couple and have done well, but for the most ...

Jannea Varni - Jewelry Business Success Story  Coral Melody sea glass mosaic pendant by Jannea Varni

Dear Rena,

Almost two years ago I decided to begin creating and selling jewelry after ...

Jewelry Craft Show Flyer  Jewelry craft show flyer by Philonese Simmons

Here is the jewelry craft show flyer that I made and distributed for the craft fair I will be in ...

Christmas Craft Shows Invitations and Flyers  For a series of Christmas craft shows a few years ago, an artist friend named Krissi painted this festive holiday "frame" for our invitations and flyers....

Giving and Receiving  I have been doing juried artisan shows for 4 years now. I stumbled upon what has become a sort of sales technique, but one I would continue to do even ...

Taking Jewelry Orders at Shows  I learned a new jewelry making technique and only have a necklace with matching earrings, and a separate bracelet.

Making this type of jewelry is a ...

How Do I Organize and Store My Organza and Satin Gift Pouches?  How do I organize / store my organza and satin gift pouches?

I have a ton of organza and satin gift pouches in two sizes.

I want a way to store ...

Trunk Shows  Has anyone had success with Trunk Shows? If so, how did you approach the shop owner?

Did you offer to pay for the space or give a percentage of sales?...

Customers with Bad Attitudes  For the last three years, I have been a small jewelry business owner.

During those three years, I have attended several arts and crafts fairs and festivals....

My Tips for a Good Jewelry Show  After 4 years and about 12 shows I will give you my best advice for a successful jewelry show:

Before spending any money on a booth take some time ...

How to Handle Copycats in My Booth?  What's the best way to handle other jewelers who "shop" your booth; taking pictures, asking for the names of your sources, etc. How does one gracefully ...

List of Things to Bring to Art and Craft Shows  In planning for my first Arts and Crafts Show (ever!) I decided to make a list of items I thought I would need to make the show as stress-free as possible....

Craft / Art Fair Supply List  Rena, somewhere on your site, you had a list of supplies that were needed when you went to a craft/art fair. It was a list you had done and everything ...

Commercial Jewelry at Craft Shows  Hi Rena, Your site is wonderful and very helpful. I have also ordered your books and they are great too! Since you are so experienced at the arts and ...

What is a juried show or fair?  I see "juried show" and "juried festival" sometimes, but I don't understand what it is, and whether it's even something I want to get involved in! What ...

Naming Your Jewelry Designs - Is it Worth the Effort?  I am wondering which type of name is the best approach for generating interest and sales:

- "Amethyst chips on Sterling Silver.925 wire" OR

- "Lavender ...

Need Vendors for a Jewelry Show in WV - Free Space  I am having a home based business show in August and I am trying to find companies that would like to show off their wares.

The space would be free....