Monday, June 1, 2015

Art Craft Show Checklist for A Successful Show Set Up

OK, I gathered this Art/Craft Show Checklist. Thanks to everyone who contributed for this great list! I have it organized to sections for easy read. This list is a compilation of tips from fellow jewelry artisans from various groups in FB that I cannot name one by one. You know who you are :) ~Kharisma.

Also check: How to Build Cheap Pedestal Style Displays

This checklist has helped me tremendously on keeping track of my items to make sure I don't forget to pack anything I'd need during the show.


POP (Point of Purchase)
  1. Shop banners
  2. Printed photos/posters of jewelry
  3. Tablecloths + coverings
  4. Tables
  5. Business cards + business card holder
  6. Displays & display risers
  7. Table risers
  8. Price tags
  9. Jewelry boxes + pouches + ties
  10. Jewelry/your products (duh)
  11. Cash, change ($250 in $5, $10, $20)
  12. Cash box/apron/fanny pack
  13. Lights
  14. Mirrors
  15. Calculator
  16. Signage (price, material, etc)
  17. Jewelry bags


TENT NECESSITIES
  1. Tent/canopy
  2. Tent walls
  3. Tent weights
  4. Dog ties/stakes
  5. Ratchet straps
  6. Bungee cords
  7. Tarp/plastic covers
  8. Hammer/rubber mallet


STATIONARY
  1. Trash can
  2. Pens
  3. Tablet/cellphone + chargers
  4. Square device
  5. Receipt book
  6. Order book
  7. Sign up sheets (guest book)
  8. Name pin/tag
  9. A Sign that says accepting credit card
  10. Counterfeit pens


GOOD TO BRING
  1. Polishing pads
  2. Hand wipes
  3. Water 
  4. Snacks/lunch
  5. Hard candies/mints
  6. Rubbing alcohol + cotton pads to clean earrings
  7. Extension cord/power strips
  8. Safety pins
  9. Measuring tape
  10. Ring sizer
  11. Bracelet sizer
  12. Deodorant
  13. Cordless phone charger (power bank)


TOOL KIT
  1. Jewelry pliers + cutters + files
  2. Dolly
  3. Shims
  4. Scissors
  5. Wire ties to hang things + wire cutter (non jewelry)
  6. Clamps/metal binder clips
  7. List of jewelry
  8. Napkins, paper towel, kleenex
  9. Double sided tape
  10. Duct tape
  11. Power strip
  12. Screwdriver


GOOD TO HAVE
  1. Comfy chair
  2. Extra layer of clothing
  3. Comfy shoes + extra socks
  4. A change of underwear 
  5. A change of clothing
  6. First aid kit
  7. Fingerless gloves
  8. Lookbook
  9. Museum putty
  10. Small towels
  11. Plastic utensils
  12. Saran wrap
  13. Aspirin/medicine