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[Gergis]

The one thing I've not worked on is presentation of my beads and cabs at rockshows or events in general, and I need some help I think. I'm curious what anyone here does as far as setup and display cases for shows? So far I've just laid my stuff flat out on the table like I'm selling lemonade or something lol :-P

[Helene Fielder]

I find displaying work is an art and takes much thought.  I often end up building my own.  A better chance for a unique display.  Pre purchased displays have a tendency to look like everyone else's. 

The most important question I ask mysel is how can I make each stone look special and valuable.   Research says that jewlery is best seen at a higher level than a standard table. I think it's around 37 inches.  Creating different levels might also improve eye movement.   Maybe a series of photos showing your work process.

[Helene Fielder]

I would start by looking at other sellers displays, finding what you like.   Sketch your space and do a series of drawings before making any decisions.  Ease of packing and setting up your display is also important.   One o the hardest things to learn is that more work displayed is often not better.

Also don't add props that will distract what you are trying to sell.  Example once I was trying to sell a malachite necklace and I dropped it over a piece of malachite rough.  People were more interested in the rough, causing me to waste to much energy on something that was not for sale.

[lithicbeads]

I agree with a clean display. no rough , slabs , druzy or any other unworked stone in the display. Too many items in the display also distracts as it makes it hard to focus. Come up to the Sedro wolley show on the 14 th and we can critique cases together.

[Gergis]

I agree with a clean display. no rough , slabs , druzy or any other unworked stone in the display. Too many items in the display also distracts as it makes it hard to focus. Come up to the Sedro wolley show on the 14 th and we can critique cases together.

Sounds good! Ill come up for sure as I've never gone to that show and should be interesting to see

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[sealdaddy]

I find displaying work is an art and takes much thought.  I often end up building my own.  A better chance for a unique display.  Pre purchased displays have a tendency to look like everyone else's. 

I agree make your own.....Make tour own~!!
I've got to work on that idea

[sealdaddy]

Helene, as a complete newbie to creative new display idea.
It's hard to know anything without seeing a couple photos of your current display(s), please.
thanks~

[Helene Fielder]

I will sealdaddy, I'm working on new ones at the moment.  Give me a few weeks.

[LithicStrings]

Looking forward to seeing display examples by Helene. It is tricky.  Other concerns are whether and how to display prices (some do, some don't, but I personally get a little suspicious if I have to ask the price since it may vary by who asks), and, of course, lighting is crucial. 

I would be interested in opinions on security of items - people like to be able to pick up and enjoy the feel of the stones, but there is worry about them wondering off.  We used to keep the more expensive materials in a more secure display case, but leave the less expensive ones out for people to fondle.  I think some items need to be accessible to touch, as people are reluctant to ask to see an item that is secured behind glass.

Definitely something to pay attention to at the shows

[Gergis]

Was given this display stand by my friend cashmere who works at stevens pass. They were apparently going to just toss it in the trash because they got a new one(I think they get new ones every year probably)so he snagged it knowing I would want it. Think it will suit me well for home at least, if I don't wanna load and unload it for shows.

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