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Sandra Tyler
  • East Setauket, NY
  • United States
  • fiber
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buying display racks or any ideas for?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Cyreathia Reyer Mar 29, 2011. 5 Replies

I'm trying to think of some kind of hanging system; it doesn't have to be heavy weight or huge. I have a few framed tapestries I'd like to hang in my display tent, but maybe my handwoven purses too,…Continue

Tags: systems, hanging, racks, display

battery-operated spot lights?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Annette Piper Mar 21, 2011. 5 Replies

I'm interested in finding, if they exist, good battery-operated spot lights or lamps to light my displays; I find I can't always rely on electrical wiring, especially at one show coming up. Any…Continue

craft tents

Started this discussion. Last reply by Renee Sullivan May 13. 28 Replies

I need to buy my first craft tent and could use advise. I work alone, so it's got to be really easy to put up. Also, I don't do a whole lot of shows, so not sure how much I need to invest, or whether…Continue

Tags: shows, tent, tents, craft

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Renee Sullivan replied to Sandra Tyler's discussion craft tents
"Larry, I was going to buy a Trimline, but recently found a used Craft Hut for a good price. I am considering it instead. You say you sold your Craft Hut and replaced it with a Trimline. Can I ask you why?"
May 13
Sandra Tyler commented on Connie Mettler's blog post How do you like this Booth? (I made it myself)
"Very impressive and professional looking! Bravo!"
Jul 25, 2011
Karole Bowlds replied to Sandra Tyler's discussion craft tents
"Ez Up tops come off. You actually have to install them when they first arrive. I take mine off at the end of the season, after I pressure wash it and let it dry for a few days, then pack it away for winter uninstalled. This reduces the wear on the…"
May 27, 2011
Wilma Marcrum and Sandra Tyler are now friends
May 2, 2011
Sandra Tyler liked Wilma Marcrum's profile
May 2, 2011
Sandra Tyler added a discussion to the group Fiber Fanatics
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Blog networking?

I've started blogging, and like to follow other fiber artists's blogs. If anyone has a blog, post its URL here, and I'll follow it. Maybe you'll follow me back!!:)) Blogging can great networking tool. Here's my blog URL:  http://sandrasfiberworks.blogspot.com/ See More
May 2, 2011
Connie Mettler replied to Sandra Tyler's discussion craft tents
"Many indoor event places will rent you pipe and drape for the weekend, totally eliminating having to have ProPanels. Or you can rig up your own version of this -- way cheaper and better looking than a tent frame indoors."
Apr 18, 2011
Larry Berman replied to Sandra Tyler's discussion craft tents
"I'd go to the KD Canopy and EZUp web site and contact the respective companies and ask which have removable tops. You can also try contacting HutShop.Larry Bermanhttp://BermanGraphics.com412-401-8100"
Apr 17, 2011
Tricia Simmmons replied to Sandra Tyler's discussion craft tents
"You're right Larry- it was Caravan.  I certainly understand it is better to get a higher end tent. What I really wanted to know was what tents can be used indoors or framing a booth. I have jewelry and don't want to get Pro Panels."
Apr 17, 2011
Larry Berman replied to Sandra Tyler's discussion craft tents
"You couldn't have called Craft Hut, maybe Caravan. Craft Hut was the Cadillac of art show canopies and when they went out of business, Flourish bought them.Looking for the cheapest canopy will only get you into trouble the first time it rains.…"
Apr 17, 2011
Tricia Simmmons replied to Sandra Tyler's discussion craft tents
"I need to get a tent for both indoor and outdoor shows- looking or an inexpensive one I can take the top off.  We called Craft Hut about the one they had at Costco and they said the top did not come off. Which ones do?"
Apr 17, 2011
Sandra Tyler replied to Sandra Tyler's discussion buying display racks or any ideas for?
"Oh, that's what I was envisioning but didn't know what it was called or where to find it; googled it and one panel looks really inexpensive. But how do you actually attach it to the tent? Could I attach just one panel? I've seen…"
Mar 28, 2011
Sandra Tyler replied to Sandra Tyler's discussion buying display racks or any ideas for?
"Not quite envisioning this-- where does the PVC pipe go, connect?"
Mar 28, 2011
Amy Schulz replied to Sandra Tyler's discussion buying display racks or any ideas for?
"Look into a local re-sale fixture display store for the gridwall or other systems.  You should have a good selection at a much lower price.   A bonus to something with weight, such as gridwall, is that when you attach it to your tent, it…"
Mar 28, 2011
Sandra Tyler replied to Joanna Cotter's discussion Wanted: Mesh Display Panels for EZ Up Tent
"I'm curious about this -- what are mesh panels? I just ordered my first EZ UP tent, have yet to actually put it up, but am trying to figure out display options, for hanging some framed tapestries, but also handwoven handbags, etc. Do these…"
Mar 28, 2011
Sandra Tyler posted a discussion

buying display racks or any ideas for?

I'm trying to think of some kind of hanging system; it doesn't have to be heavy weight or huge. I have a few framed tapestries I'd like to hang in my display tent, but maybe my handwoven purses too, scarves...I've seen these display panels but they're expensive. Anyone ever try lattice?Open to ideas or websites I should check out. Thanks! Sandra See More
Mar 28, 2011

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Your Medium
fiber
Years in the Art Fair Business
3
First show ever
A Home show in someone's yard
What is your website?
http://sandrasfiberworks.com
What are the best things about art fairs
Meeting new people who admire your work and actually buy it!
Best show ever and why
Huntington Historial Society -- well-educated buyers who appreciated handmade goods.
Worst show ever and why
At a convent -- vendors of handmade items had to compete with vendors of the Home Shopping Network. Awful.
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no one.

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At 5:59am on March 22, 2011, Jeanne Steck said…

I'm looking at 2 tents on hutshop.com.  Either the EZ up encore 2 Ior the display hut.  One has aluminum legs, the other steel. For this year I'm going to ask the husband to devise a weight system.  I'm starting to have a tough time with the finacial outlay. I think I will apply to Sag Harbor. Maybe skip Center Moriches.  If you were going to do both days in the Harbor, I was going to suggest staying at my house.  It's "only" a little over an hour for you, but I know how exhausting it is at the end of a long day.

Also check out http://www.akentertainment.info/  The shows are not juried.  She has one at a vineyard in Southold that might interest you.

At 10:15am on March 20, 2011, Karole Bowlds said…

Hey Sandra!!

Thanks for the friend request!! Accepted!! Have a good Day!

At 9:02am on March 20, 2011, Jeanne Steck said…

The downside to jewelry is that there are so many of us.  So I try to have designs that are different or simply practical and affordable. At times I

http://www.whbcc.org/

http://www.hamptonbayschamber.com/

also I sent you a friend request - it's the only way to have convos that aren't posted for the whol world to see

I haven't done either before, but have heard that WHB is good.  I like to do some of the local shows because it helps to build a local following.  Also its great to see a familiar face when friends and family visit!

At 6:52am on March 20, 2011, Jeanne Steck said…

I'm in Southampton.  I teach in East Patchogue. I looked for the Sag Harbor show a few weeks ago, but it wasn't posted yet.  Just double-checked the app - no photos??? You definitely will need a tent and weights. It can get windy in the harbor.  I heard mixed reviews last year.  But I'm considering it.  The Setauket fair is the same weekend as Sag Harbor.  I chose it over SH last year because of expenses.  This year I'm trying to step up my game. Preparing for my second career after retirement in a few years.

I applied for Westhampton the first weekend in June and I'll be in Hampton Bays at the end of the month.  I'm considering applying to some of Paragon's shows on the Island but need a tent and a better booth shot first. I used a market umbrella for my local shows last year.  Pretty amateurish - but it worked.

At 12:28pm on March 19, 2011, Jeanne Steck said…

It's great to see another Long Islander on here!

Have you ever exhibited at the Caroline Church's summer fair in Setauket?  That was my first, but I 'm not sure if I'm going back this year.  I've already commited to the rest of June and may need some down time.

Jeanne

At 12:41pm on March 6, 2011, Connie Mettler said…
Glad to have you here, Sandra. No, I do not sell online, am not an artist but my husband was. With good direction I've been able to make these websites work for me. Do you have a website? I hope so -- because on Tuesday I'm announcing a new site that is looking for handmade in America goods - it looks very promising for people like you who can't or don't want to travel. Look at it here: www.ChocolateinPeanutButter.com--this is not my site, I'm just doing some advertising for them to find artist clients.
At 10:11pm on March 5, 2011, Connie Mettler said…

Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Sandra.  I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to having you as part of our community.

When you have a chance, please add a photo of yourself and stop by the "Discussions" area to introduce yourself to the rest of us.  We all look forward to your participation here.  Also visit the "member map" and add your location.  We have a lot to offer one another, experienced and newbie alike.  Let's make this a dynamic site!

Best wishes,
Connie Mettler

p.s. The best way to make this system easy to use is to click on the "Follow-Email me" link at the bottom of each Forum discussion that interests you.  That way the system will email you automatically whenever anyone responds.  It's a great time-saver.

 
 
 

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