Although I did make money, sales were not what I expected. I thought, given the fact that the economy is not great and that people are unfamiliar with polymer as a medium, I would mostly sell low cost pieces such as $12 posts. Much to my surprise, most sales were over $25 and several people bought several pieces. Who would've guess?
Yes, thats me there. My daughter took all the photos and, bless her, she made me blurry!
The response from people, even from those who didn't buy, was really positive. Many people were very surprised ("This is polymer clay? I didn't know polymer clay was cool?"). It made me think back to an email I got from Ronna Weltman not long ago. She explained that polymer is still "an unknown quantity". People's unfamiliarity with polymer as a jewelry medium affects their willingness to purchase something made from it and especially so online. Lots of people really wanted to touch the jewelry, to "investigate", if you will. (Two pieces got dropped, surviving completely unscathed. Yes!)
I haven't done a craft show in about 10 years and admittedly I was exhausted by the end of day. But it was good to get the word out locally about my work.
Congrats on jumping back into the show scene! Two blocks away! Wow! Looks like you had great weather too.
ReplyDeleteYes, I find polymer to be difficult to sell online, much easier in person when people can pick it up and 'get it'.
Lovely looking displays, and you can't fool me... I now you're beautiful in person.... tell your daughter, sharper focus! ;^)
Love your article, your sense of time and the beauty of nature. I share your feelings of cold and the beauty of snow. Your work is beautiful as are your displays. How wonderful to have reconnected with old friends and also making new. Beverly Jane
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