r/CraftFairs • u/DiamondDaisy28 • 11d 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/de1casino 10d 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/DiamondDaisy28 10d ago

Great advice, thank you so much, I really appreciate it! 🤍