Starting with Craft Fairs
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There is no "holy grail", there is no "secrets to success" or hooplegoobledy, or any of that path that you have to follow. You must encounter all your challenges head on, like a rock that is rolling down against a boulder. The basics of craft fairs is a straightway relationship between crafter, his art, the customer, and the network of contacts that he is connected to.
You are a craftsman. If you are not good in socializing with others, if you don't have good mathematical skills, or if you just plain fail at dealing with money; then ask for someone else's help. Being a craftsman means that your first priority is being an artist, and most artists that I know of do not share the unique talent of multi-tasking and/or having multiple skills, especially two of which can be found in the opposite sides of the educational spectrum; business and art.
But you have to admit, in this recession-driven economy right now, the craft show is a pretty good place to make money. It is where money, people and connections gather into, and as a crafter sans businessman (you should have the mindset of a businessman if you want to fair well in this line of work), you should be there to exploit this knowledge.
Display is the first thing you have to consider. When you display, it is like courting someone for the very first time. And it is like it in a situation. Displays are the first thing that your customer will see. When you have a good display, they are attracted to your booth and will have the second thought of actually dropping by to peruse your goods.
And if a customer is perusing, there's always a good chance that a sale will be made. Remember, there is no chance for a customer to buy it if he or she does not bother to check your stuff. This aspect of selling is very important for those that actually depend on the visual effects of their products. These include paintings, sculptures, metal works (although reliability and/or impact will still have a say), and trinkets and baubles.
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