Notes from the Workshop
-
Read more: People are Scary!
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…
-
Read more: Craft Show Realities – the Stuff no one tells you about.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…
-
Read more: Craft Show Etiquette and the Lack Thereof!
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…
-
Read more: Craft Show Facts, Tips and Reality Checks
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…
-
Read more: You’re Here, Now What?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,…
-
Read more: Know Your Audience
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…
The Courage of Color
When most people think of chainmaille, they envision silver—cool, metallic, traditional, reminiscent of knights and history books. However, modern chainmaille, the kind we weave ring by ring, presents a completely different narrative. It bursts with color, exudes expressiveness, boldness, and for many, that boldness can feel a bit intimidating. We encounter this scenario frequently: someone…
Chainmaille as Modern Armor: Why We Wear What Makes Us Feel Strong
There’s a reason we reach for certain pieces when we need to feel grounded, brave, or a little more ourselves. Jewelry has always been more than decoration. It’s a signal, a story, a shield. And for many of us, Chainmaille is the closest thing we have to modern armor. We don’t expect battle, but we…
Bold is Beautiful. Wearing a Statement Necklace with Ease.
This Byzantine chainmaille necklace—three lush shades of green, held together with larger silver rings—might seem bold at first glance. It’s intricate, significant, unapologetically present. And yet, on her, it doesn’t overwhelm. It enhances. There’s a quiet confidence in choosing a piece that others might call “too big.” But what does that even mean? Too bold…
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.
The Velvet Zebra 