Kevin, Robert, et. al. I don't belong to Wood Workers Wall but I think your large pieces are analogous to my taking saddles ($2-$5K items) to shows. They attract people to my booth as they don't expect to see them (like furniture). They have sold at a few shows but more important is that they generate orders for all sorts of post show projects including saddles. I think when people see that you can handle the big projects they have more confidence in you handling their special project on a smaller scale.
I took some larger furniture pieces to some of the first shows I participated in several years ago. the main problems were overcrowding in the tent because of the space they took up, in addition to the difficulty of transporting and moving these larger pieces in my van. I would find it necessary to have a double booth space if I were to take larger pieces to a show in the future. People will not want to go into a crowded tent that is difficult to maneuver in.
I now specialize in sculpted/carved wood art boxes and find it much easier to transport/protect and display my work by using rubbermaid containers and moving blankets.
I do have a photo collection of larger pieces that I take to the show in case someone is interested in a commissioned piece.
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I took some larger furniture pieces to some of the first shows I participated in several years ago. the main problems were overcrowding in the tent because of the space they took up, in addition to the difficulty of transporting and moving these larger pieces in my van. I would find it necessary to have a double booth space if I were to take larger pieces to a show in the future. People will not want to go into a crowded tent that is difficult to maneuver in.
I now specialize in sculpted/carved wood art boxes and find it much easier to transport/protect and display my work by using rubbermaid containers and moving blankets.
I do have a photo collection of larger pieces that I take to the show in case someone is interested in a commissioned piece.