"I would suggest not offering everything in every size/type. If you want to do magnets just pick a few pictures, so if people see the print that doesn't have a magnet they will still buy it."
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Angela R. Sasser's Discussions
A Quick Nickel or a Slow Dime? - Making Profit from Small Items
Started this discussion. Last reply by Meredith D Mar 3, 2011. 24 Replies 0 Likes
We started up an interesting sub-discussion over at the Cash Only topic so I thought I'd…Continue
Transportation for Art Fairs?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Skeen Jun 2, 2010. 23 Replies 0 Likes
Hello again, all! I've got my eye on the tents, weights, and boxes to store my items so I can start going to fairs, but now I need something to transport them all in! I own a small hatchback car and…Continue
Another Newb! Fantasy Artist, Illustrator, and Crafter
Started this discussion. Last reply by michele norman Apr 23, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hello all! My name is Angela, or Ang for short, and I'm an artist based out of the Atlanta, GA area. I'm yet another bright-eyed newb around here asking about tents and budgeting. I'm fresh out of…Continue
Tags: art, fantasy, introduction
Art Fair Listings & Magazines - Are they worth getting?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Meredith D Jul 26, 2010. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Hello all! I am a newbie to the art fair biz and was wondering what you all think of listing services and magazines that gather announcements for art fair artists. I'm talking about places such as…Continue
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Meredith D replied to Angela R. Sasser's discussion A Quick Nickel or a Slow Dime? - Making Profit from Small Items
Geoff Coe replied to Angela R. Sasser's discussion A Quick Nickel or a Slow Dime? - Making Profit from Small Items
"This is a really interesting idea, Leslie! I've not seen anyone offer that at a show. I own a piece of art with a very similar concept: an original cartoon by the animator Chuck Jones (Bugs Bunny/Wile E Coyote, etc.) that includes both…"
Leslie Christopher Bookout replied to Angela R. Sasser's discussion A Quick Nickel or a Slow Dime? - Making Profit from Small Items
"I'm in somewhat of a different position, in that I only do original 2D work... no repo's. However, my process of creating a finished painting involves several preliminary sketches, which I'll either ink in, or do watercolor studies…"
joe watkins replied to Angela R. Sasser's discussion A Quick Nickel or a Slow Dime? - Making Profit from Small Items
"My $10.00 (8x10) and $20 (11x14) unframed prints in a bin have usually covered the expenses, and since things have become slower I now offer "threefurs" at a discount. I usually sell a few originals at the show and thats all gravy. The…"
Jill Beninato replied to Angela R. Sasser's discussion A Quick Nickel or a Slow Dime? - Making Profit from Small Items
"Thanks for your input everyone...I think I am still going to offer magnets, but not of my artwork...just quotes, etc. That way they will be forced to buy the higher ticket item (which is only $19.00!!! after all)...I may lose a few sales but then…"
Peggy Whitson replied to Angela R. Sasser's discussion A Quick Nickel or a Slow Dime? - Making Profit from Small Items
"I had the same kind of experience....
I made 5x7's,,,to get that $20. sale ........but it hurt my 8x10 sales ...which are my bread & butter ...@ $40.
the 5x7s would make my booth fee ....but lost me a lot more in sales , than what they…"
deb upright replied to Angela R. Sasser's discussion A Quick Nickel or a Slow Dime? - Making Profit from Small Items
"We have tried all different price points. What works for us is to keep a variety. We don't go under $9. But we do craft shows not art. That way it still makes the purchase worth our time. Customers that want your work will find something to…"
Diane Wright replied to Angela R. Sasser's discussion A Quick Nickel or a Slow Dime? - Making Profit from Small Items
"Hard to tell. There maybe some who would buy the $20 piece if the magnet was not available and there maybe others who would not buy at all if the magnet were not available. Is it the price or the functionality that is steering them to the magnet. Is…"
Jill Beninato replied to Angela R. Sasser's discussion A Quick Nickel or a Slow Dime? - Making Profit from Small Items
"I am coming into this discussion a little bit late but I have a question for you all...Do you find that your low end "cheapy" items cause you to lose larger sales? I am a pet artist and I do collage work. I don't expect customers to…"
Angela R. Sasser replied to Lisa Marie Crisman's discussion Protecting Paintings during Transportation
"Oh my! What a collection of envelopes you've done! So happy this idea has helped you out. I don't even think I have that many yet! I need to get cracking this as I have quite a lot of art to transport to DragonCon.
Best of luck to you and…"
April Chapman replied to Angela R. Sasser's discussion A Quick Nickel or a Slow Dime? - Making Profit from Small Items
"Hey Chris,
Quick question about the sublimation kits. I recently purchased an Epson 3880. Will any of the kits work on a 3880. I was hoping so since it would be nice to offer smaller items such as coasters."
Jennifer Frantz replied to Angela R. Sasser's discussion A Quick Nickel or a Slow Dime? - Making Profit from Small Items
"I love them!!! how much do you sell them for? In a set. I assume? May I have your source? Jennifer.Frantz@AmericanaFloorcloths.com
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Jennifer Donald replied to Angela R. Sasser's discussion A Quick Nickel or a Slow Dime? - Making Profit from Small Items
"That's excellent Chris! She also does tiles and sells them pretty well. They make beautiful wall decor.
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Chris Hoyt replied to Angela R. Sasser's discussion A Quick Nickel or a Slow Dime? - Making Profit from Small Items
"Sublimation is a lot easier than most people think. All you need is a good Epson printer and the necessary product to use as the inkjet ink.
Anyone can really do it. I've seen photographers put their images on tiles.
Here's the website…"
Jennifer Donald replied to Angela R. Sasser's discussion A Quick Nickel or a Slow Dime? - Making Profit from Small Items
"Another artist friend makes them for me with dye sublimation transfer. Here's a pic of the set. Those are only a sampling of the works I've had made into coasters and I've sold quite a few sets already.
If you're interested, pm…"
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- At 1:57pm on March 22, 2010,
Meredith D said…
- At 1:54pm on March 22, 2010, Meredith D said…
- Yeah, I was reading about those on etsy. All I can probably afford is the cheapest because I don't know if I will get in any shows or if they will be any good. But then you need 50 pound tent, and weights for each leg. I doubt I'd be able to move any of that myself.
http://samanthasartstudio.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-art-show-advice-part-1-tent.html
- At 1:46pm on March 22, 2010, Meredith D said…
- Yo. I need to figure out equipment too!
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