There are two things that give a craftsperson the most joy - and that is making their masterpieces with their bare hands and seeing other people give their appreciation for the product. Every craftsperson will find time to manufacture their crafts. It defines who they are, after all.
But, showing them off or selling them is an entirely different matter to most. There are a lot of artisans with horror stories with this topic. Some have chosen inadequate booths to sell their wares in. But just imagine it when you have your best work in front, but nobody spares anything but a passing glance as they pass by.
There is also that unpleasant experience wherein craftspeople go through a craft show feeling that the attendees think it's nothing more than a flea market. They will stop over your booth and look over your stuff, yes, but it's never with the appreciation intended for finely crafted items. They may even try to haggle over the price, at worst. This feels like they think you and your product aren't worth that much; like cheapening your soul.
Such instances like these can truly make a craftsperson despise the normally fun idea of showing off t a craft show. For this reason, you may want to consider a relationship with a representative instead. With the help of this person, you can stick to crafting items in your home or workshop and still have your items distributed to the populace.
But, you will still have to work on getting a representative for yourself, too. You will not be able to immediately convince him or her to take on your crafts, even if you manage to find a rep. This is nothing to be alarmed about, as most reps have experienced going into business with an amateur, only to face disappointment that the items don't sell as well as they'd hoped. I'll talk about reps on my next post. - 16890
But, showing them off or selling them is an entirely different matter to most. There are a lot of artisans with horror stories with this topic. Some have chosen inadequate booths to sell their wares in. But just imagine it when you have your best work in front, but nobody spares anything but a passing glance as they pass by.
There is also that unpleasant experience wherein craftspeople go through a craft show feeling that the attendees think it's nothing more than a flea market. They will stop over your booth and look over your stuff, yes, but it's never with the appreciation intended for finely crafted items. They may even try to haggle over the price, at worst. This feels like they think you and your product aren't worth that much; like cheapening your soul.
Such instances like these can truly make a craftsperson despise the normally fun idea of showing off t a craft show. For this reason, you may want to consider a relationship with a representative instead. With the help of this person, you can stick to crafting items in your home or workshop and still have your items distributed to the populace.
But, you will still have to work on getting a representative for yourself, too. You will not be able to immediately convince him or her to take on your crafts, even if you manage to find a rep. This is nothing to be alarmed about, as most reps have experienced going into business with an amateur, only to face disappointment that the items don't sell as well as they'd hoped. I'll talk about reps on my next post. - 16890
About the Author:
As a craftsperson, you should always be aware of the schedule of Craft Shows located close to your area. Check out Craft Fairs regularly, and have a successful small business using your own talents!
No comments:
Post a Comment