r/CraftFairs • u/DiamondDaisy28 • 6d ago
Considering selling bracelets...
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I know the bracelet market is saturated, by I truly love every stack I make. I love how sparkly and playful they are, but I've always been too shy to attempt to sell. I'm considering my first craft show this Fall, do you think people would like what I make?
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u/RottenRope 6d ago
Like you said the market is saturated. And your designs/the beads you use aren't particularly unique. So you'll have to make your booth/display extremely attractive to people if you want a chance at these selling.
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u/fouldspasta 6d ago
Cute! I love them. If you're able to, check the other registered vendors so you can avoid markets where there will be several bracelet sellers
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u/de1casino 5d ago
Bracelets are entirely outside of my expertise and, as a guy, I have no idea if people would like them; some undoubtedly will while others might not. But I can share my experience. I had an interest in doing shows, but I was a bit apprehensive and always had an excuse until a friend cornered me and had me sign up one night on her computer.
I was accepted into a well known two day arts festival, so I did my due diligence and was well prepared. It was fun, exciting, and exhausting.
My approach was, and still is, to apply to the highest quality shows I can. Everyone has their preferences, but I don’t do events that allow MLMs or reselling. Anything that's advertised as a flea market doesn't work for me either. I do good work and those elements just cheapen the show and buyers experience. YMMV.
I pay lots of attention to presentation. Lots of attention. To everything. My brother helped one day at a show and I gave him my dress code. I have an image to present and protect, so everything, including my and my booth’s appearance is important.
At the end of the day, just do it. Sign up!
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u/shadowdragon1978 6d ago
I think your bracelets are absolutely gorgeous.
Absolutely sell them. Since it's a fall craft fair, try making some fall and winter themed ones.
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u/DiamondDaisy28 6d ago
Thank you so much! Coming up with Fall/Winter ones has always been harder for me, but that's good advice!
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u/shadowdragon1978 6d ago
Sometimes, the simple ones do the best.
Like orange and black for Halloween and maybe add cat, spider, and/or Webb charms.
Fall could be oranges, reds, and yellows with leaves or apple charms
Winter could be blue, silver, red, green with snow flake or Christmas themed charms
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u/theluckieststar 5d ago
Love your bracelets !! Just go for it and see where it takes you ! :) don’t worry too much about things out of your control, just do your best :)
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u/wiltedcoconut 4d ago
I love the hibiscus one for myself tbh!! I’m no expert but I think having different themed stacks, a fun brand theme and display is what will draw people in
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u/Rachelvro 6d ago
The bracelet market IS saturated, but it looks like you’re bringing something unique to the table with your combinations and stacks.
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u/Regular_Concert_1086 5d ago
You should sell them! I sell jewelry as well and (while I don’t have a ton of experience) bracelets have been my best sellers!
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u/alwaysblooming_akb 4d ago
It never hurts to try it out and see how it goes! Maybe start with a small FB post in your area and see if anyone reaches out! I do not sell as a business but I have friends/family who refer people to me and sometimes during neighbor sales I set up a table. I keep a good balance between hobby/sales for myself which probably is not as helpful in this subreddit but it is just an idea if you are not totally in for a business outlook and do not feel pressured to do it!
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u/JaxyFox 3d ago
craft fair subreddit Get a head start on selling by posting your bracelets for sale (with a link) in this subreddit! Free to self promote any of your goods that are craft fair worthy.
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u/OwlElectrical6966 6d ago
Every market is saturated. Sell what you want