tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8997403621837613452.post5417578860408406747..comments2011-05-26T09:39:52.730+01:00Comments on Silly Old Bear Crafts: Managed to surfaceSilly Old Bear Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13825669069390327747noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8997403621837613452.post-79794951651339501172011-02-11T01:01:04.526+00:002011-02-11T01:01:04.526+00:00I recently purchased a book from Amazon. The book ...I recently purchased a book from Amazon. The book is written by an American crafter called Kari Chapin. It's called The Handmade Marketplace. It is, as far as I can tell a well known book amongst us crafty types. Whilst the information in it with regards to monetary values etc are of course for the American audience, the book is a little pocket of great info. It covers a little of everything we need to know, written in a way that there is no info overload. She gets interviews with other crafters and gives reference to site, how to sell in brick and mortar etc. <br /><br />I would really recommend the purchase if you can! Get a second hand copy from Amazon and you've wasted no cash at all!Kat Shentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041875541001347134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8997403621837613452.post-658711670415003572011-02-10T19:04:44.687+00:002011-02-10T19:04:44.687+00:00In the past I have just gone into the shop/gallery...In the past I have just gone into the shop/gallery and asked who I should speak to about them buying my things. It's a good entrance and it's hard for them to ignore you when you're stood right there. If that's not for you then I'd phone and ask for their buyers details then write/email a few pics and then follow up by ringing again a few days later.<br /><br />As most places are sale or return it's not that hard getting your stuff into them. Galleries that buy pieces at wholesale prices have usually approached me.<br /><br />Hope your feeling a bit better after your migraine, <br /><br />Abi<br /><a href="http://www.angeleden.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">www.angeleden.blogspot.com</a>AngelEdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16311744670811182160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8997403621837613452.post-54874666833398181122011-02-10T14:34:21.128+00:002011-02-10T14:34:21.128+00:00I have some things in a local low key gallery. I ...I have some things in a local low key gallery. I was doing a craft fair they'd organised and one of the other people there left things in the cabinets, so I just asked if I could too. I think it was useful for them to be able to see my stuff all set out. I don't sell very much through there, just bits and pieces. They take a percentage on anything they sell<br /><br />Hope the head is better, I suffer them too!cj- catmumdohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06121250188603022468noreply@blogger.com