Jewelry displaysHoliday craft shows are just around the corner. If you plan to sell your jewelry at a show this season, an inviting booth is a must. Here are a few tips and an DIY earring screen to help you get ready.
by Jane Konkel
Published: October 28, 2011 Make your table enticing and approachable:
• Include clearly marked prices.
• Cover your table with a tablecloth.
• Consider risers for the legs of the table to elevate it.
• Place jewelry at different heights.
• Have a mailing list or sign up sheet for new customers.
• Display business cards.
• Include a mirror.
• Bring along extra lighting and an extension cord.
Even though you may have a lot of jewelry you'd like to sell, avoid displaying too many pieces. Instead, consider storing the following items behind your table:
• calculator • cash box with change • receipts • credit card terminal • packaging materials • jewelry making tools (for adjustments) • list of future shows to hand out to interested customers • inventory sheet to track sold items • snacks and drinks
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For a pretty and functional display, make your own earring holder from a set of window shutters:
1. Remove the slats from an old set of window shutters. You can paint the frame or use stamps to decorate it.
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2. Use a heavy-duty staple gun to staple a piece of window screen (available from hardware stores) to the back of the frame.
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3. Use your earring screen as a tabletop display or hang it on the wall. When hung, the shutters are like doors and can swing back and forth.
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