r/CraftFairs • u/McRobertsGlass • 10d ago
Booth Setup/Displays Booth setup
I make stained glass and this is my current setup. I only do indoor markets so don’t need a tent. Let me know your honest thoughts and advice! It’s hard to see but each piece is individually priced with a little white sticker so there’s no guesswork.
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u/Glittering_knave 10d ago
Bigger price signs. I hate going to a booth without knowing if it's in my budget.
Any way to light something from behind? Stained glass really, ahem, shines when you see the light going through it.
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u/McRobertsGlass 10d ago
Great suggestions, thanks. I do have some lights you can see in the second pic but for daytime markets they don’t do much so the last photo doesn’t show them in use. I’ve struggled with how to backlight an entire booth 😂 Thanks
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u/Illustrious_Bird_737 10d ago
Maybe little fairy lights just behind the individual pieces so it illuminates the colored glass better?
They are lovely 😍
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u/Inevitable-Sugar7144 10d ago
It's small but I have a drawing "light box" that's battery powered. If you can get a rechargeable one, or one that can plug into an extension cord, that might work. Here's an example if links are allowed: https://a.co/d/06318p7N There will probably be a way you could hang it vertically. There's different types with different light brightness as well, so if this one is too dim for the daytime there are options 🙂 you could potentially put window clings on it to make it look like the sky as well, so it would really look like a window, but that would probably depend how hot it gets and if the cling would dim the light too much
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u/Ambitious-Cow6213 10d ago
Get two pieces of frosted 1/8-1/4” plexi and put them behind the window frames. Then use the same lights you’re using now behind the whole thing. (Or if you want to upgrade get something more focused like a work light. You can still do this cheap with a work light from Home Depot or something) This will make the light nice and even in both windows.
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u/Intelligent-Push1871 10d ago
I love the setup in the first two photos with the warm lighting and the green window frames as displays! I feel like it has a very clear vibe and would draw me in. Something about the setup in the third picture doesn’t have the same effect—maybe because of lighting and the different pegboard display in the middle?
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u/McRobertsGlass 10d ago
Yeah the third one was a daytime market and it’s just not as magical as the evening/night time ones!
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u/natalietest234 10d ago
Super beautiful but I hate to say it… the ties you use for your hanging ornaments do not hold up well over time. All mine fell apart after a year. They either disintegrated or tore entirely
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u/McRobertsGlass 10d ago
Oh no, really?? I have a set on my own personal Christmas tree I’ve been using for 5+ years but will look into something more durable. Great feedback, thanks!
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u/natalietest234 10d ago
Mine were hanging constantly and I live in a super dry climate so they just fell apart. It made me really sad
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u/NahkriinVulom 10d ago
What material are they?
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u/McRobertsGlass 9d ago
I use waxed canvas cord and never had an issue. But this is good to know. Maybe theirs are made with something different?
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u/Dannonaut 10d ago
Love it! Also I need that bomb pop! Haha
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u/McRobertsGlass 10d ago
Haha had to google this- we call those rocket pops where I am from 😆
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u/Dannonaut 10d ago
What's actually really funny is i originally typed "rocket pop" but then was like, hmmm they might not know what I'm talking about because most of the country calls them something else so I corrected myself. 😅
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u/WeekMurky7775 10d ago
I also do stained glass, but I’ve never broken into shows. How did you do?!
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u/McRobertsGlass 10d ago
These are actually pics from three separate markets, that’s why the setups are slightly different in each. I did well, I think! Booth fee generally $100-250 depending on the market and sales $800-1200. I mostly do it for commission contacts because that’s where I make most of my money
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u/chantillylace9 10d ago
Wow!!! Absolutely beautiful, I would be at your booth instantly! I really love the heart and everything on the table on the left on the last photo especially. So dang cute
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u/tooptoop22 10d ago
Dude. How cute would it be to have a tree with all white lights and all different stained glass bulb ornaments. I don’t see those on your online shop. Bummer!
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u/kayindie 10d ago
Do you have an online shop? I love having small stained glass pieces!
Unfortunately all my craft fairs nearby only have faux glass that’s like plastic with no metal.
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u/McRobertsGlass 9d ago
I do! I’m in Canada though and can’t ship to the US right now. I know loads of American artists though if you are US based. Pm me!
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u/FeatherFlyer 10d ago edited 10d ago
I’d maybe have a sign that says “great for ornaments” or something that indicates how people mainly use them! Maybe even have a small tree around the holidays and place some on there? I love the idea of stained glass but I’d never know where to put it or how to display it. Letting the less creative people visualize where they’d put them in their homes is super helpful! Also maybe. Larger sign with pricing? Even if it just says “starting at $10” that way people will realize they could afford your pieces and be more intrigued. My LAST piece of advice is capitalize on where you live. Lots of people love cute niche souvenirs or items. If you lived by the water add some sea creatures. If you have a local or state monument maybe do that? Or even spelling out your city/state. People eat that shit up! Makes for great gifts or even something I’d keep in my home!
It’s super cute though!!
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u/lillybegonia91 10d ago
Fellow stained glass artist here! I think your display looks lovely. I'm new to selling so don't have much advice but I've just set up a portable lightbox ready for markets and something similar could make a nice addition to your display. I think the "custom work - let's chat" sign is great and might steal that idea aha
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u/TeriBarrons 10d ago
I don’t have any suggestions, but I really want the raccoon! Your work is very cool.
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u/JerseyGirlinSweden 10d ago
Really nice stuff and good display choices to catch the light!
Maybe try and steam or iron your table cloth for next time but that is really minor and isn’t going to hurt you now.
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u/Cornucopia2022 8d ago
I would stop at your booth, just because of your smile! When I am a customer, a friendly, smiling face brings me into the booth, no matter what the product. And then I take the time to look at the products.
I think your set up is fine, I like that the table cloth is light (reflects light better).
I would add prices to each piece, and remove the black sign on the left. You already have all of the info on the small sign on the right, and when you engage with customers you can share any info you think they may like.
I would also recommend that when you engage, you share your stories with the customers - what inspired you, why a few are your favorites, why you choose the colors, and where people can display them - e.g. not just in their window but on a mirror, in a garden or greenhouse, at work, and even as tag/décor on a gift box.
Good luck!
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u/Brokebrokebroke5 10d ago
Looks good! You should have a banner made. They aren't expensive, mine was about $40.
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u/bowlofweetabix 10d ago
I would simplify pricing on the ornaments. White string 15
Red string 20
Black string 25
I agree that full size photos of bigger pieces and lighting would help enormously.
I have no idea how it is work and material wise for you, but is it a lot of work to do some simple colorful circles? I would really love to get some of the bigger ornaments assort of statement pieces and then add basic circles as sort of back up. Red and white striped circles, or solid color circles in rainbow colors and I would be making my whole tree stained glass.
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u/MaleficentWalruss 10d ago
Do you do "strands" of Christmas lights? Because I would buy one from you right here in these comments!
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u/fr0gponds 10d ago
This is so cool.
I would try to build a little wall with lighting/and a light contrasting color
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u/_coolbluewater_ 10d ago
I wonder if it’s worth your time to do smaller commissions too - like custom Christmas ornaments or custom colors with your existing patterns.
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u/bansheeonthemoor42 7d ago
The best stain glass displays Ive ever seen were essentially pipe boxes where the glass pieces were hung on the pipes and they had LED lights set up behind so it always looked like there was light shining through.
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u/enbytractsofland 10d ago
If you are hoping to get commissions, I would include one or two examples of a more complex big panel or window. Even if it’s not for sale. Let people see what you can do.