"Nile corp has a good reputation.
i am afraid i am spoiled rotten by having Gershel Bros in town within easy pick up range. they sell VERY basic jewelry display supplies, store fixtures, etc. i get my gridwall there.
also i use Nashville Wraps for…"
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Kirsten Houseknecht
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Kirsten Houseknecht replied to Linda R. Wurtzel's discussion Display Suppliers in the group Jewelry Genies
Kirsten Houseknecht replied to Robin Chard's discussion Little ideas that make shows easier! Ta Da! .... the bathroom bag! in the group Jewelry Genies
"i have a "con box" (convention box)its a tool box with all those things that i kept needing.
zip ties (bless them!)
tape, extra pens, staples,labeler, OTC meds etc.
always, ALWAYS pack nail files, band aids, and gloves. you dont want to…"
Kirsten Houseknecht replied to Tina Cloud's discussion Open or Closed Displays in the group Jewelry Genies
"thats what i do.. some in, some out
and if i do a multi day show, i can shove ALL the jewelry in my big multi level case for overnight security.
ps, i use Arizona case.. not the cheapest, but great customer service, sturdy, and packs down well"
Kirsten Houseknecht replied to Tina Cloud's discussion Open or Closed Displays in the group Jewelry Genies
"i have used, and do use, both open and closed displays.
an artful display makes you stand out, and attracts people, BUT it CAN overwhelm your art. i usually find that i get the best response when i save the ornate display for the following two…"
Kirsten Houseknecht replied to Susan Gunderson's discussion Jewelry Designs Moral dilemma in the group Jewelry Genies
"one of the first things you can do is look for dated photos, juried show submissions, and web photos....... these can be used to document your design.
1. they are still one of a kind, every hand made item is
2. you may wish to put down "the…"
Kirsten Houseknecht replied to Paula Galle's discussion Display tables in the group Jewelry Genies
"I have standard hard plastic 6 foot tables, that fold in the middle and have handles. i got mine at BJs wholesale club, but you can get them many places. I also have an aluminum roll up/folding table that has been a Gdsend. If i could find them in…"
Kirsten Houseknecht replied to Michelle Sholund's discussion Traveling/doing shows with fellow crafts people.
"thank you!
if i may ask, since Chester is not far from me.. what show? and are there many jewelry folks there?"
Kirsten Houseknecht replied to Michelle Sholund's discussion Traveling/doing shows with fellow crafts people.
"i do not "travel to shows with" anyone, because... well. frankly i had a bad experience being "trapped" on someone else itinerary one time. never again.
however.....
i share hotel rooms with friends who are exhibiting at the…"
Kirsten Houseknecht replied to Kevin Kaye's discussion Customers behaving badley at art fairs
"i woudl be interested in a copy of that article if you could..
kirsten at fabricdragon dot com"
Kirsten Houseknecht replied to Kevin Kaye's discussion Customers behaving badley at art fairs
"first of all, a disclaimer. i sell beads as well as finished jewelry, so many of my customers are "make it myself" types.
and my *favorites* are young people just dabbling in jewelry making. (and their moms/dads, who have money)
i always…"
Kirsten Houseknecht replied to Kevin Kaye's discussion Customers behaving badley at art fairs
"oh lord, yes its frustrating.
but
unfortunately common.
as to the woman and her "husband can do that" while i sympathize, i suggest strongly that you memorize a stock response of "Oh? how fortunate for you! you must have a very…"
Kirsten Houseknecht replied to Molly Wright's discussion Newbie Question
"oh absolutely!
but
make sure you can afford to pay the fees to both, and know before you apply and send in your money what the refund policy is!
as soon as you know which show you are going to, notify the other that you cannot attend, so they can…"
Kirsten Houseknecht replied to Barb Fisher's discussion Cash Registers
"hmmm. the only time i use a "cash register" at a show is when i am doing historical re-creation. i use a wooden "scribes desk" with a cash drawer....
i know folks who use cash registers. most of them use a large battery pack for…"
Kirsten Houseknecht replied to Sue Slunaker's discussion Where is the best place to find show locations in the group Jewelry Genies
"i use two types of tables.
the fold in half kind, i get at a wholesale club. they are sturdy amd people can lean on them.. i also use the "roll up" kind. these have aluminum slats that unroll, and fit onto a frame that collapses like one…"
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- Your Medium
- jewelry
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 1?
- First show ever
- i have done a lot of shows, but not art fair/craft shows until recently. my first street fair was in Red Bank
- What is your website?
- http://www.fabricdragon.com
- What are the best things about art fairs
- unique pieces
- Worst show ever and why
- Renn Fair.......
VERY negative vendors, several of whom left early and pulled out with their cars. during court!
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