Comments on: Pegboard & Tin Display with My Company Logo

By: PeggyfromIRB

PeggyfromIRB — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 12:20:52 +0000

In reply to Alice. Love the idea of using wine bottles to display necklaces.

By: Anne Mulligan

Anne Mulligan — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 14:29:21 +0000

Hi, Dawn,
I have a display that’s very similar, although it breaks down to top and bottom sections, in addition to folding. I used black plastic “chicken wire” for the panels and hand-made hooks out of craft wire. Since I always have a tent for outdoor shows, I lash the display to one of the tent supports with black zip ties and drive tent stakes into the ground for the other end. (I learned the hard way that even an open surface is nowhere near windproof!)

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 14:17:22 +0000

Love your ideas! Nice display!

By: Elizabeth Reid

Elizabeth Reid — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 12:38:27 +0000

In reply to Sophia. You're not too Old Sophia!, Fortunately I'm very healthy and still showing at 82. I'm at the point, almost, of restricting showing to indoor shows, as setting up the tent is getting a bit much.

By: Mimi

Mimi — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 12:38:17 +0000

Great idea to use black rubber bands to keep things from flying! I use an old spinner display (think Hallmark stores with the keychains and ornaments by name). I have my pendants and earring cards on the racks and currently use the mini clothespins to keep them from flying off in the wind. I have been looking for 2mm ID rubber washers but can’t get them ( ordered a few – too large). White rubber bands might work – especially those used for orthodontics!

By: Joyce L. McDuffie

Joyce L. McDuffie — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 20:44:11 +0000

Hi Rena I’ve been watching your videos for a few mos now. My question is how do i find out about the shows where they’re located, who I would.talk to in the bay area ca. I’m new at jewelry making but i enjoy it a lot Thank U

By: Nancy Wachowiacz

Nancy Wachowiacz — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 14:14:54 +0000

Dawn great set up. I haven’t done craft shows with strictly jewelry. I used to do decorative woods with some jewelry items as a sideline. I had pegboard displays when I first begin going to show. But, I found them too heavy for me to care and set up. My hubby made me wire display walls. My hooks were curtain hooks that could remain on the wall or be remove with the product. I also had ladder shelf corners that could be adjust up or down or zigzag to fit any booth size or configuration. I had a few spin racks that were floor type that held my handcrafted pins. I always amazed me that the little snowmen pins sold as well in the heat of summer as they did at the winter shows. After doing shows for ten years, these are few tips that I found very help full, 1. When you sell an item don’t be to quick to fill in the space on the display. 2. If your customer buys the last of one of your items don’t be afraid to ask if you make it sold would they be will leave it in your booth so you could take orders. (This generated 25 extra sales at one of my craft shows.) 3. You have about 90 seconds to catch the customers eye before they walk past your booth. 4. Items at eye level will bring customer into your booth. 5. Don’t be pushy or hawk your items. 6. Have something to work on during the show. 7. Offer personalization at the shows if possible. Engraving. I do not know if my whole post relevant. I hope that it might help. I love your display. Your sign is a great statement. Thank you for sharing

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 13:17:27 +0000

In reply to Lisa. Thanks so much for sharing those additional great tips, Lisa!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 12:48:05 +0000

Great ideas! I used to have a multi-photo frame like the pegboard stand that with a little modification would have been perfect for jewelry. I think I still have a smaller 2-panel photo stand in storage somewhere that would work on table tops. Must look for it when I clean the storage this summer. For those who may not be able to afford to buy them, I got both of mine at yard sales for $5 or less. You can also find dressing screens and convert the panels to pegboard you can cut to size (you can often get cheap pegboard at home supply stores like Lowe’s or Home Depot). A lot of states and cities have a trash day where you can put larger items curbside for trash pick up once or twice a month. You’d really be amazed at the finds you can rescue from others ‘trash’. I once saved a piano and an antique rocking chair that just needed a little work to make them good as new again. As they say here in America- one man’s trash is another man’s treasure! 🙂
I’m fortunate enough to have a carpenter husband who can just about make, or modify, anything for any purpose. He gets scrap materials left from jobs and makes lovely wooden furniture. I may have him make a jewelry stand for me. That boxed hardwood flooring would make gorgeous jewelry backdrop (and can be painted).

By: VM

VM — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 21:49:35 +0000

The pegs counterweight themselves; you just need the holes in a solid surface.

By: VM

VM — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 21:45:41 +0000

Thank you Dawn–absolutely fabulous!

By: Sophia

Sophia — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 15:32:52 +0000

Yes! Very great setup. Wish I could have saw this few years ago. I have quit shows as got to much work and got old [70]. Glad this could be given to everyone that sees this.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Tue, 06 May 2014 10:04:12 +0000

I love your ideas and your display! It works so well. How do you deal with the wind at an outdoor show and keep it from knocking over your standing peg board jewelry display?

By: Phyllis C

Phyllis C — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 16:25:29 +0000

Great Ideas – THANKS for sharing!! We can all use as MUCH help and ideas as possible…….

Quick question? Socks on the concrete blocks? Are they blocks the regular size blocks ( like used in house bldg.?) If so; how did you get Socks on them??? ROFL….
Seriously though; I use concrete blocks at every show ( we never know if the wind is going to kick up, or rain, or goodness knows what ELSE Mother Nature may throw at us; and I would LOVE to “dress up” the blocks!! You can only hide soooo much 🙂
Thanks
Phyllis

By: Marcy Thomas

Marcy Thomas — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 23:20:10 +0000

Wow…wonderful ideas. Right now I have my Yukon WAY to full for easy set up. I try to make my display classy, but then I have tons more than I need. Also I sell scarves. Any really brilliant ideas on how to display scarves with or separately from my jewelry. Rena’s sites are THE BEST!

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 01:43:55 +0000

Dawn, what a great idea! Really nice looking display and looks like it is a breeze to set up. I ditto what you said about price points for your market. I do a local artists market every Saturday, and over the last year have built a following based on my “treasure chest” of handmade earrings (Thanks Rena, for the idea!) I have customers that have to come every week for their earring fix, and sometimes I even make them something special on the spot, upon request. There are jewelry artists at the same market that charge 10x what I do for a pair of earrings, so I may have to sell a few more but these are my bread and butter and cost me next to nothing to make. So much fun to see how others display their work. This site is the best!

By: Andrea

Andrea — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:49:57 +0000

Your display is eye-catching and distinctive. I love how you’ve managed to display such a large amount of jewelry within the ‘space’, but it still looks clean and inviting. I personally think many displays are just too ‘busy’ and I would be drawn to your space without hesitation. I think we need to keep in mind that whatever our particular talents, abilities or interests, we love selling, interacting, and ultimately providing all visitors and guests with the very best customer service, no matter what we sell.
Great job Dawn!
Andrea

By: Maria Long

Maria Long — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 03:35:27 +0000

What a lovely and practical way of displaying your jewelry is a yes for me!!!

By: Alice

Alice — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 16:44:20 +0000

I love these ideas. I’ve always just thrown my items into a tub, but the idea of pegboard hooks is just what I need for my jewelry.

I do have questions though. A lot of my handmade jewelry is on braided leather cords, which are stiff except those that have been out in the sun for awhile. This seems to soften them up. I’ve considered leaving them all out to soak up the sun, but not sure I should do that. Any comments on that?

I also have some sterling silver earrings and necklace chain jewelry to display. Recently, I painted some big bottom wine bottles flat black and they make great necklace displays for chains. I weight them down with decorative marbles inside. Corks are hard to put back in once they dry and I’ve tried to find some cheap bottle stoppers to use. Found a few but not sure I should use different stoppers. Any idea on transporting these or is it a bad idea? I do have some velvet and leatherette necklace displays that I use. Made some of my own, too.

I also love the folding pegboard. I have a lattice work display that folds but uses only S-hooks, so I like the pegboard better.
Thanks for the great ideas. Maybe I’ll get it all together before April when we have a show.

By: Diane

Diane — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:13:36 +0000

What wonderful ideas! I especially love the way your fiance helped to drill the holes for the pegs in the travel boxes. While I do not do shows, i do sell at one shop locally and hope to be able to expand to other shops within the coming year. I can surely see taking some of these ideas and downsizing them to suit my needs. Thank you for sharing.

By: Paula Countryman

Paula Countryman — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:01:47 +0000

What a superb idea!! I am impressed!

By: carole

carole — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 14:49:15 +0000

Great ideas! Your set up is so organized and not overwhelming to shoppers. I love the pegboard and putting pegs in the storage bins is a fantastic idea!

By: Cindy Brockway

Cindy Brockway — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 22:33:13 +0000

Thanks for sharing your expertise! Your idea for adding the hooks inside the storage bins is very ingenious!