I sell my handmade jewelry at our local farmer & artisan market in downtown Corvallis, OR most Saturdays between April & November. It’s fun and I sell a lot of jewelry, but it is important to be prepared for everything! I have a couple of display totes, a packaging box, and an "Office" box with anything & everything needed in a craft fair booth. Here is a list of some of the things (besides jewelry & displays) I always have with me:
- Paper, note pad
- Business cards
- Ruler, tape, rubber bands, clips, magnets
- Pens & sharpies
- Zip ties, hooks & bungee cords
- Scissors
- Duct tape
- Portable charger & cords
- Signage & email signup sheets
- Lint roller (I once had everything covered in ash from nearby wildfires!)
- Alcohol wipes & hand sanitizer
- Tissues, lip balm, hair ties
- Reading glasses (I can’t see!)
- Polishing cloths
- Pliers, mandrel & ring sizer
- Order forms
- Extra price tags & labels
- Packaging - boxes, bags & ziplocks
- Jewelry care cards or instructions
- Square reader AND swiper
- Cash
- Apron - holds square, cash & order pad (I prefer to hold all my cash ON ME rather than in a cash box)
- Food & snacks
- Water
Check out this video of what I pack for markets. . .
My name is Barb Macy and I am a jewelry maker and I’ve been making jewelry for 20+ years and specialize in sterling silver and sea glass jewelry. Thanks for visiting! - Barb M