Author: The Velvet Zebra
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People are Scary!
If you’re not very outgoing, then vending at an Art Show is either going to be hard for you to get through, or a learning experience and opportunity for growth. Maybe you do these things with a partner, who is outgoing. That will help, but you really need to work on it. If only one…
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Craft Show Realities – the Stuff no one tells you about.
The Velvet Zebra has been attending Craft and Art shows for over 20 years, and as you would expect, we’ve seen a lot. In reading these Articles, you might begin to get the impression we dislike or regret getting in to this kind of business. Please be assured this is NOT the case. We truly…
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Craft Show Etiquette and the Lack Thereof!
So now you’re a vendor at a Craft / Art Show. Awesome! You’re all set up and selling your Handmade products. If you’re at a show with us, we’d love to say Hello! Now comes the interesting part. Depending on what it is that you sell, you’ll find there are behaviors exhibited by a large…
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Craft Show Facts, Tips and Reality Checks
So here you are. You’ve taken the plunge, you’ve joined our little gypsy squad, and we’re thrilled to have you, but you’re not too sure if you’re doing this right . . . Well first off, congratulations for being a Handmade artist – the world needs more of us. I hope you took our advice…
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You’re Here, Now What?
Welcome to the world of Craft Show Vending. You have a Handmade product that you decided to start selling, you’ve read our previous articles, and you’re taking the plunge! Good for you! Now’s the time to find out if someone other than your family thinks your products are worth buying. The Velvet Zebra is lucky,…
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Know Your Audience
In the Art/Craft show world some of the best advice you will ever get is “Know your Audience.” When you make Handmade Art of any kind, and you decide it’s time to get out there and try your hand at selling in person at an art show or craft fair, the one major question you…
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Craft Show Questions? You’ve come to the right place!
Craft Show Questions? You’ve come to the right place !
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The Beauty of Chainmaille
Sometimes even the most seasoned Mailler will sit down and experiment. You may find yourself with only a handful of rings in odd sizes, unsure what you can make with the selection you have but still feeling the urge to work some rings together. So you’ll start tp putz around, play with patterns you know…
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