tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post2321459608377271937..comments2024-03-28T12:37:52.778-04:00Comments on Art Bead Scene Blog: Inside the Studio with Rebecca of SongbeadHeather Powershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03555102264780529839noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-45853543893651177322014-08-22T19:30:15.775-04:002014-08-22T19:30:15.775-04:00I don't sell at the craft fairs, yet. When I b...I don't sell at the craft fairs, yet. When I browse, 1 thing that annoys me is when people have a really small selection. I know this can't be helped sometimes, but I like certain colors. When you restrict yourself to a few colors, you lose customers (or at least me).Emily Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330290875191349258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-57073625552469111892014-08-21T14:08:37.524-04:002014-08-21T14:08:37.524-04:00Unfortunately I don't have any tips I haven...Unfortunately I don't have any tips I haven't done any fairs yet but your booth is stunning your displays are fantastic! I wish I could of visited you but Edinburgh is a wee bit far lol your jewellery is stunning too I totally love my earrings you made while at your fair I have worn them every day ;) p.s I enjoyed ready this! BeadQueen87https://www.blogger.com/profile/03713985772918974483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-91356381805041759502014-08-20T23:07:06.641-04:002014-08-20T23:07:06.641-04:00Your earrings are so beautiful! Love your booth d...Your earrings are so beautiful! Love your booth design too! The sign is a brilliant touch. My tip (as a buyer too) is not to always stay inside the booth, letting people feel more free to look around. Your booth would be very successful here in Italy!Ella and Nestahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00880966538731815593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-90818751552760487772014-08-18T14:47:00.750-04:002014-08-18T14:47:00.750-04:00Vary the height of the display. Make items easily ...Vary the height of the display. Make items easily accessible for trying on. Love your style, btw.Marybethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643749326699747538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-53459759742228098422014-08-18T12:42:54.387-04:002014-08-18T12:42:54.387-04:00Beautiful booth. Love the depth and those little d...Beautiful booth. Love the depth and those little display houses are clever!Sarah Ogrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03652515059066402287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-15336708120170556422014-08-18T03:13:09.917-04:002014-08-18T03:13:09.917-04:00I have old decorative photo frames (glass removed)...I have old decorative photo frames (glass removed) with tulle (the stiff tutu type) gathered up & held in place where the photo should sit. I can pre-load/hang these with earrings before I get to an event, which saves on time when there, and means if the space I have is larger than expected, I can place more frames out. The tulle really holds the earrings in position well.suzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17088534713611555938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-32948610580190878592014-08-17T18:09:53.385-04:002014-08-17T18:09:53.385-04:00Aasforthe bead color black and cream. As for booth...Aasforthe bead color black and cream. As for booth displaays I like clean and contrast. This helps me differenciate between items and groupings.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18346645620283173648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-87993218969215778372014-08-17T13:14:16.517-04:002014-08-17T13:14:16.517-04:00I really love your displays, and your in a pinch k...I really love your displays, and your in a pinch kraft box bracelet displays actually looked quite good. They sort of were saying, "Take me home." My tip is as a buyer. When you see something you really love, don't get cheap and decide you've spent your money already. If at all possible, buy it and take it home. You will enjoy it for a long, long time rather than thinking again and again that you wish you had purchased it. Scrimp somewhere else to make up for it. Ann Schroederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911194722202501782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-39143757189781066372014-08-17T08:27:06.656-04:002014-08-17T08:27:06.656-04:00So much colour and loveliness!So much colour and loveliness!Claire Lockwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15696587663715627719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-24953422583183873392014-08-17T08:18:49.766-04:002014-08-17T08:18:49.766-04:00I love your displays and your little hut. And your...I love your displays and your little hut. And your jewelry is just lovely.<br />As for shows, I like to take a photo of my display so I can recreate it at the next show in a flash. Sometimes it doesn't work since not all booth sizes and shapes are the same.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07545020113679133121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-89584581291348474982014-08-16T12:45:20.747-04:002014-08-16T12:45:20.747-04:00I loved your wee hut Rebecca! and I really liked t...I loved your wee hut Rebecca! and I really liked the new Songbeads sign it really makes your little place pop! As for me I have to have my display organized and use a few items for decoration . I have some black wooden trays for displaying my earrings which also keeps them all nice and tidy . And my lovely sisternlaw gave me a very nice piece of silk from India that I use for my table that makes it all come together. Thanks for the chance to win some of your pretty beads! I must make an order pretty soon you have some new beads that I have coveted for a long time but alas I had no extra to purchase them but that may all change here pretty soon!<br />Cheer's Rebecca !Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17341512692799564419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-38376906672142453412014-08-16T12:03:41.076-04:002014-08-16T12:03:41.076-04:00I haven't a tip to share, but I have to say I ...I haven't a tip to share, but I have to say I would be excited to explore a booth as beautifully displayed as yours, Rebecca (love the sign BTW!)Monique (A Half-Baked Notion)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16227965573117684221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-37932628284377408162014-08-16T10:45:52.194-04:002014-08-16T10:45:52.194-04:00Rebecca, I love your displays and set ups at the f...Rebecca, I love your displays and set ups at the fair. The sign looks super. And all your new jewelry. Thanks for a very inspiring blog post. I've never done a fair, market or show myself. But perhaps one day … I imagine there is so much to think about and prepare. Especially the first time. <br />Malin xMalin de Koninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08479961009540756244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-79906852937496176622014-08-16T10:06:50.723-04:002014-08-16T10:06:50.723-04:00Gorgeous jewelry, I am literally drooling over the...Gorgeous jewelry, I am literally drooling over them and fantastic display. At fairs, I like designs having clear price tags with their logo on all products, it saves time and a lot of frustration for a buyer. As a seller I might lose some customers who might think something is out of their price range and I find that the pros greater than the cons. Other quick tips include carrying baskets/trays, eye level mirrors and having a repair kit handyDivya Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17522282917004358863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-78675341573075268892014-08-16T09:01:21.461-04:002014-08-16T09:01:21.461-04:00I saw a display that was an old frame with chicken...I saw a display that was an old frame with chicken wire. The earring cards hung on them. It was interesting and easy to access.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05803025668922198538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-4648604464940496012014-08-16T08:45:01.403-04:002014-08-16T08:45:01.403-04:00I think that a sucessful sales event begins with o...I think that a sucessful sales event begins with one most important concept,PREPARATION! I spend time with mock setbups to get the display looking good. I also consider the theme of the show or venue to aid in my choices of stock. I think the time you take to prepare pays off in increased sales and product exposure. let your distinct style be a "calling card" that makes your booth the talk of the show!patodathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17121763631502116713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-12482124786437372222014-08-16T07:27:41.620-04:002014-08-16T07:27:41.620-04:00I have wood jewellery trays that i bought when my ...I have wood jewellery trays that i bought when my local bead store closed. I use the padded flat inserts for necklaces and I pin them in place so they don't slide around then I stack all these in my rolling cart and it's easy to set up my space ,i jus place the trays around ,sone are set up on risers so I get a variation in heights. In the past I found using the flat stand up necklace board stands too prone to wind gusts pushing them over. so i stopped using thoseDeb Fortinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10100894645677484244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-18704297518185505672014-08-16T07:08:07.276-04:002014-08-16T07:08:07.276-04:00Your displays are terrific! Very professional and...Your displays are terrific! Very professional and attractive!<br /><br />What works for me is a photo. I set my display up in my garage the way I want it then I take a photo of it on my cell phone and pack everything into my car. I now have everything I need and I use the photo when I get there to remind me of how to set it up.baymoondesignhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176264557341209150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-7010216547353327542014-08-16T06:58:23.370-04:002014-08-16T06:58:23.370-04:00I don't sell my jewelry but as a buyer, I grav...I don't sell my jewelry but as a buyer, I gravitate to displays that are unique, but well-organized. I like to be able to pick up an item, as well as clearly see the price. If the seller looks interested in her/his work and/or customers, I'm more likely to look more closely. I recognize that you can't be "on" all the time, but it's amazing to me how many crafters look bored or uninterested in talking to customers. Susanmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13001612540970050334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-9826039949736832932014-08-16T06:07:14.402-04:002014-08-16T06:07:14.402-04:00I like to practice my display before I go, make su...I like to practice my display before I go, make sure things fit and look OK. And I like to set up what I can in advance -- like earrings! <br />Really love your displays, they look wonderful! I'm sure the painted flooring samples will make nice photography backgrounds when you're not doing a craft fair. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-3071764878876659882014-08-15T21:26:04.154-04:002014-08-15T21:26:04.154-04:00I recently saw an earring display that used shutte...I recently saw an earring display that used shutters on either side of a mirror. (I wish I could remember where). The slats on the shutters were used to hang the earring cards. The mirror and the earrings all in one place. I'm gonna try it. lhminahan@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12245818862680427741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-49015273930041127692014-08-15T19:41:13.931-04:002014-08-15T19:41:13.931-04:00Lists! Very boring, but very practical - that, an...Lists! Very boring, but very practical - that, and sturdy bins in which to transport everything. Lastly, some kind soul to come and bring a nice cup of tea or hot chocolate (that kind soul is usually my Mum!)Liona (Blue Merlin Creations)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14180492818875677314noreply@blogger.com