"Last Saturday, I did my first show of the season in Washington, DC. In the afternoon, a lady came up to my booth with a camera and lifted it up and was ready to take a shot at my jewelry table. I went up to her and asked 'who was she…"
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Outdoor displays for Fused Glass Arts selling jewelry, functional and art work
Started this discussion. Last reply by Martha Giberson Jan 24. 10 Replies 0 Likes
I am throwing this question out to the group regarding displays "again". I am a clutterer (if that is a word). Most times less is better than more but I have not been able to achieve that when I…Continue
Strip cuts
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jacki Bilsborrow Jul 13, 2011. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Is anyone out there a great strip cutter?? Consistent, equal strips?? Are you using a strip cutter tool? I have done strip cut plates but it is a bear for me to get them, consistently equal.…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Diane Smith Sep 24, 2010. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Hello,My name is Deborah and I am a glass artist residing in Maryland. As a fuser, I make jewelry,functional glass for the home and I do glass art comprised of wall hangings and 'pictures' in glass…Continue
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Martha Giberson replied to Deborah Schran's discussion Outdoor displays for Fused Glass Arts selling jewelry, functional and art work
"I made my hanging jewelry displays out of artist stretcher frames which I covered with a layer of window screening and fabric. I put sheets of styrofoam insulating material in the back and I used U shaped jewelry pins to attach the jewelry to…"
Deborah Schran replied to Deborah Schran's discussion Outdoor displays for Fused Glass Arts selling jewelry, functional and art work
"I am using framed, painted, cork boards (painted with the same gray as the table cloths), then using push pins to present some of the jewelry sets. I have had those generally on the table. I am not certain what backdrop and can use to hang the…"
Ruth Finkenbiner replied to Deborah Schran's discussion Outdoor displays for Fused Glass Arts selling jewelry, functional and art work
"Deborah - one more suggestion as I was thinking about your glass work. Steph Mader is a glass artist who last summer posted a question regarding pedastals and shelving for glass work, obviously she understands the concerns regarding glass and wind…"
Robin Ragsdale replied to Deborah Schran's discussion Outdoor displays for Fused Glass Arts selling jewelry, functional and art work
"I think narrower tables would be a great idea. I make mine with plastic shelves, RV carpeting, and aspen wood panels for tops. You could make fronts for your grid walls out of the same RV carpeting stuff and cut holes for where the shelves attach.…"
Ruth Finkenbiner replied to Deborah Schran's discussion Outdoor displays for Fused Glass Arts selling jewelry, functional and art work
"Deborah - I'd suggest narrower tables, if you're going to use tables. Right now with what looks like 2 3 foot wide tables, you're taking up a lot of floor space, leaving little room for customers. Can you use some…"
Martha Giberson replied to Deborah Schran's discussion Outdoor displays for Fused Glass Arts selling jewelry, functional and art work
"You have a pretty bare bones booth and are trying to "cram" stuff into a small amount of space and sacraficing a lot vertical space visually. The setup also leaves a small amount of floor space for the customer to move around in the…"
Deborah Schran replied to Deborah Schran's discussion Outdoor displays for Fused Glass Arts selling jewelry, functional and art work
"I specifically jury into two categories when I can. I am applying to a few shows this year with only jewelry, just because it is lighter (recent back surgery)."
Robin Ragsdale replied to Deborah Schran's discussion Outdoor displays for Fused Glass Arts selling jewelry, functional and art work
"I just looked at your photo and it doesn't seem all that cluttered to me. You have the jewelry in it's own place and I like the shelves on the grid panels. The surprising thing is that you are able to sell jewelry and glass plates, etc. in…"
Deborah Schran replied to Deborah Schran's discussion Outdoor displays for Fused Glass Arts selling jewelry, functional and art work
"Don't pound on me to hard. My nature is to make certain that I have something for all customers which is very stupid. I am really, really trying to do better- not there yet. Clutter is my disease.
All advice appreciated. Outdoor shows really…"
Karole Bowlds replied to Deborah Schran's discussion Outdoor displays for Fused Glass Arts selling jewelry, functional and art work
"Do you have any pictures of a typical set-up?
Post them here and ask for feedback. We tent to be a very visual bunch, and having a photo to see would be a huge help in being able to visualize your issues. But to be clear- "clutter"…"
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Outdoor displays for Fused Glass Arts selling jewelry, functional and art work
I am throwing this question out to the group regarding displays "again". I am a clutterer (if that is a word). Most times less is better than more but I have not been able to achieve that when I display in or out. Generally, I am displaying functional, art and jewelry. I have tried so many types of displays, changes in table cloths, changes in risers that I am at risk of driving myself crazy. Making so many changes has a reducing cost benefit. Is anyone one out there displaying all three types…See More
Deborah Schran replied to Mark A Cappabianco's discussion display tent advise
"I am throwing this question out to the group regarding displays "again". I am a clutterer (if that is a word). Most times less is better than more but I have not been able to achieve that when I display in or out. Generally, I am…"
Deborah Schran commented on Connie Mettler's blog post A new Buy/Sell?
"Bad promoters are desperate to fill any space. Anyone can come in. Example- knock off designer handbags. When my husband, during the show, complained to the promoter, the promoter said that the item and to be made somewhere. Looking at the VIS…"
Deborah Schran commented on Connie Mettler's blog post A new Buy/Sell?
"Buy/sell is buy/sell. It doesn't matter if it is Chinese or Polish. If the requirement is out there that the artist 'make' the work, then any one indicating that they made a glass work and did not- should be booted out of a show. I…"
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Washington International Art Festival 2010 @National Harbor
Posted on November 7, 2010 at 12:28am 5 Comments 0 Likes
The show in 2010 was a flop for most of the artists. The area (National Harbor) does not yet draw in the community and region. So many people did not make table fee or expenses. It was likely that there was advertising but the people who came through were staying in the hotels or just happened to be there to shop at the regular stores or go there for lunch.
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