New Display

About 3 weeks ago, the day after the "Bead Party", Vicki and I went to
Heritage House Cafe. When we went to pay our check, the woman at the
register asked what was in my box (of course, Jewelry...we were going to go
down to the other store after). I joked, and said that they should display
my jewelry in their cafe (the register is on a jewelry showcase, which had a
display of baskets for sale). She said "You need to speak to the owner",
who just happened to be the owner of the Cafe!

Well, to make a short story long (LOL!), tomorrow afternoon, I am going to
go put my jewelry into the cafe. I don't have a lot of display items. The
case is a "full" case, maybe 4feet by 2feet footprint space, maybe 3 feet
tall, with one partial shelf above.

I *think* my stove & countertop is about the same size. So I am going to
lay it out today. I have made 3 of 4 display frames (I take picture frames,
replace the backing with foam core board, and wrap a layer of quilt batting,
then velvet (well, the stretchy stuff from a dress) around it, then glue the
board back onto it, so it can stand up on it's own). I will make the other
one in a few minutes.

I have one small and one medium bracelet (or small necklace) stands. Plus I
took the above idea, made velvet-covered foam core board, and glued it to a
dollar-store picture frame that has a bottom that bends, so I can either
stand it up, or just "tilt" it, like a bracelet display.

I have a black sheet (brand new, should I wash it and dry it, just dry it,
or take it out of the package). I was going to try to just kinda ruffle it
into the bottom, wavy, with boxes on the bottom, so that I can get some
varying heights.

I also found a CD rack that is just wire. I have a few of those sticky
backings that I was thinking of putting on some of my earring cards, and
clip them onto it. I made a earring carrousel, but I don't think that would
work *in* it, where people couldn't turn it on their own.

I guess my question is...other than that, any suggestions? The owner and I
haven't specifically spoken about payments, but I am assuming that we will
go with the same 50% that Coleen and I have, unless I have to pay taxes. If
I have to pay the sales tax, then it will be lower. So I need to try to
find a consignment form, just in case she doesn't have one (Coleen and I
have a verbal agreement that has worked for the year and 1/2 that I have
displayed there).

I was going to put cards out. Should I make a small flyer (like a
postcard-size card?) with more information? My card has my email and my
website, and my phonenumber.

I was going to bring in some organza bags that they could be slipped into.
Would that be overkill?

I think the previous person had a sign up (about 1/2 sheet size) with
information. Since I don't write on the back what the items are (although I
should get back into that habit), should I make a small sign that says
something like "All items made with sterling silver, Swarovski Crystals,
freshwater pearls, semi-precious stones, and other quality findings"? Or
should I take the time tonight to write up the items on the back of each?
Most would just say "sterling silver, Swarovski Crystal" ... or "Sterling
and Bali Silver, Autumn Jasper, Black Onyx". 2 generations of cards before,
I used to write on the back with metallic gel pens.

Am I just going too crazy over this? Yesterday, I was in Goodwill, trying
to find little knickknacks that I could put in, to drape the items over...so
I am a *TAD* worried, LOL!

Has anyone ever displayed in a setup like this? What experience did you
have? I am not positive, but I feel that this is an "older" crowd, but it
is downtown. Any suggestions of items I should put in? Should I go more
earrings? Or more sets?

Should I include a mirror in the display, that the person at the register
can pull out?

Okay, I am shutting up, and am going back to making this last one, then
pulling out the jewelry, and figuring out what I will be doing...LOL!

Thanks to my rambling!
Mary


--
Joy multiplies when it is shared among friends, but grief diminishes with
every division. That is life.
Drizzt Do'Urden (Exile - R.A. Salvatore)
================
MeijhanaDesigns - Unique Earrings and More!
http://www.meijhanadesigns.com

I was going to put cards out. Should I make a small flyer (like a
postcard-size card?) with more information? My card has my email and my
website, and my phonenumber.


try Vista Print
and get the postcards...
put a picture of some work on them.

Hope you sell lots and lots!



Cheryl of A HREF="http://www.dragonbeads.com" DRAGON BEADS /A
Flameworked beads and glass
http://www.dragonbeads.com/

Congratulations Mary!
Although I don't have input for your questions, I am interested to hear from
the rest of the group as well. I'm working on a similar arrangment and
would also appreciate seeing what consignment form or agreement others have
used. Your display ideas sound great!
--
Beth
http://workerbead.home.att.net

"meijhana" wrote in message
...
About 3 weeks ago, the day after the "Bead Party", Vicki and I went to
Heritage House Cafe. When we went to pay our check, the woman at the
register asked what was in my box (of course, Jewelry...we were going to
go
down to the other store after). I joked, and said that they should
display
my jewelry in their cafe (the register is on a jewelry showcase, which had
a
display of baskets for sale). She said "You need to speak to the owner",
who just happened to be the owner of the Cafe!

Well, to make a short story long (LOL!), tomorrow afternoon, I am going to
go put my jewelry into the cafe. I don't have a lot of display items.
The
case is a "full" case, maybe 4feet by 2feet footprint space, maybe 3 feet
tall, with one partial shelf above.

I *think* my stove & countertop is about the same size. So I am going to
lay it out today. I have made 3 of 4 display frames (I take picture
frames,
replace the backing with foam core board, and wrap a layer of quilt
batting,
then velvet (well, the stretchy stuff from a dress) around it, then glue
the
board back onto it, so it can stand up on it's own). I will make the
other
one in a few minutes.

I have one small and one medium bracelet (or small necklace) stands. Plus
I
took the above idea, made velvet-covered foam core board, and glued it to
a
dollar-store picture frame that has a bottom that bends, so I can either
stand it up, or just "tilt" it, like a bracelet display.

I have a black sheet (brand new, should I wash it and dry it, just dry it,
or take it out of the package). I was going to try to just kinda ruffle
it
into the bottom, wavy, with boxes on the bottom, so that I can get some
varying heights.

I also found a CD rack that is just wire. I have a few of those sticky
backings that I was thinking of putting on some of my earring cards, and
clip them onto it. I made a earring carrousel, but I don't think that
would
work *in* it, where people couldn't turn it on their own.

I guess my question is...other than that, any suggestions? The owner and
I
haven't specifically spoken about payments, but I am assuming that we will
go with the same 50% that Coleen and I have, unless I have to pay taxes.
If
I have to pay the sales tax, then it will be lower. So I need to try to
find a consignment form, just in case she doesn't have one (Coleen and I
have a verbal agreement that has worked for the year and 1/2 that I have
displayed there).

I was going to put cards out. Should I make a small flyer (like a
postcard-size card?) with more information? My card has my email and my
website, and my phonenumber.

I was going to bring in some organza bags that they could be slipped into.
Would that be overkill?

I think the previous person had a sign up (about 1/2 sheet size) with
information. Since I don't write on the back what the items are (although
I
should get back into that habit), should I make a small sign that says
something like "All items made with sterling silver, Swarovski Crystals,
freshwater pearls, semi-precious stones, and other quality findings"? Or
should I take the time tonight to write up the items on the back of each?
Most would just say "sterling silver, Swarovski Crystal" ... or "Sterling
and Bali Silver, Autumn Jasper, Black Onyx". 2 generations of cards
before,
I used to write on the back with metallic gel pens.

Am I just going too crazy over this? Yesterday, I was in Goodwill, trying
to find little knickknacks that I could put in, to drape the items over...
so
I am a *TAD* worried, LOL!

Has anyone ever displayed in a setup like this? What experience did you
have? I am not positive, but I feel that this is an "older" crowd, but it
is downtown. Any suggestions of items I should put in? Should I go more
earrings? Or more sets?

Should I include a mirror in the display, that the person at the register
can pull out?

Okay, I am shutting up, and am going back to making this last one, then
pulling out the jewelry, and figuring out what I will be doing...LOL!

Thanks to my rambling!
Mary


--
Joy multiplies when it is shared among friends, but grief diminishes with
every division. That is life.
Drizzt Do'Urden (Exile - R.A. Salvatore)
================
MeijhanaDesigns - Unique Earrings and More!
http://www.meijhanadesigns.com

Cool, Mary! I might have missed this in your post (been up too long)
but I think consignment is usually at least 60/40 instead of 50/50.
With you getting more than the shop/cafe owner.

Tink

I think 50-50 is too low for you to make a profit. I usually do 25% to the
store and the rest I keep. I am not willing to do all the work for only 50 %
of the sale.
Roxan
"meijhana" wrote in message
...
About 3 weeks ago, the day after the "Bead Party", Vicki and I went to
Heritage House Cafe. When we went to pay our check, the woman at the
register asked what was in my box (of course, Jewelry...we were going to
go
down to the other store after). I joked, and said that they should
display
my jewelry in their cafe (the register is on a jewelry showcase, which had
a
display of baskets for sale). She said "You need to speak to the owner",
who just happened to be the owner of the Cafe!

Well, to make a short story long (LOL!), tomorrow afternoon, I am going to
go put my jewelry into the cafe. I don't have a lot of display items.
The
case is a "full" case, maybe 4feet by 2feet footprint space, maybe 3 feet
tall, with one partial shelf above.

I *think* my stove & countertop is about the same size. So I am going to
lay it out today. I have made 3 of 4 display frames (I take picture
frames,
replace the backing with foam core board, and wrap a layer of quilt
batting,
then velvet (well, the stretchy stuff from a dress) around it, then glue
the
board back onto it, so it can stand up on it's own). I will make the
other
one in a few minutes.

I have one small and one medium bracelet (or small necklace) stands. Plus
I
took the above idea, made velvet-covered foam core board, and glued it to
a
dollar-store picture frame that has a bottom that bends, so I can either
stand it up, or just "tilt" it, like a bracelet display.

I have a black sheet (brand new, should I wash it and dry it, just dry it,
or take it out of the package). I was going to try to just kinda ruffle
it
into the bottom, wavy, with boxes on the bottom, so that I can get some
varying heights.

I also found a CD rack that is just wire. I have a few of those sticky
backings that I was thinking of putting on some of my earring cards, and
clip them onto it. I made a earring carrousel, but I don't think that
would
work *in* it, where people couldn't turn it on their own.

I guess my question is...other than that, any suggestions? The owner and
I
haven't specifically spoken about payments, but I am assuming that we will
go with the same 50% that Coleen and I have, unless I have to pay taxes.
If
I have to pay the sales tax, then it will be lower. So I need to try to
find a consignment form, just in case she doesn't have one (Coleen and I
have a verbal agreement that has worked for the year and 1/2 that I have
displayed there).

I was going to put cards out. Should I make a small flyer (like a
postcard-size card?) with more information? My card has my email and my
website, and my phonenumber.

I was going to bring in some organza bags that they could be slipped into.
Would that be overkill?

I think the previous person had a sign up (about 1/2 sheet size) with
information. Since I don't write on the back what the items are (although
I
should get back into that habit), should I make a small sign that says
something like "All items made with sterling silver, Swarovski Crystals,
freshwater pearls, semi-precious stones, and other quality findings"? Or
should I take the time tonight to write up the items on the back of each?
Most would just say "sterling silver, Swarovski Crystal" ... or "Sterling
and Bali Silver, Autumn Jasper, Black Onyx". 2 generations of cards
before,
I used to write on the back with metallic gel pens.

Am I just going too crazy over this? Yesterday, I was in Goodwill, trying
to find little knickknacks that I could put in, to drape the items
over...so
I am a *TAD* worried, LOL!

Has anyone ever displayed in a setup like this? What experience did you
have? I am not positive, but I feel that this is an "older" crowd, but it
is downtown. Any suggestions of items I should put in? Should I go more
earrings? Or more sets?

Should I include a mirror in the display, that the person at the register
can pull out?

Okay, I am shutting up, and am going back to making this last one, then
pulling out the jewelry, and figuring out what I will be doing...LOL!

Thanks to my rambling!
Mary


--
Joy multiplies when it is shared among friends, but grief diminishes with
every division. That is life.
Drizzt Do'Urden (Exile - R.A. Salvatore)
================
MeijhanaDesigns - Unique Earrings and More!
http://www.meijhanadesigns.com

Plus you take your jewelry off the market, and you still own the jewelry so
any damage is your loss.

Tina


"roxan" wrote in message
...
I think 50-50 is too low for you to make a profit. I usually do 25% to the
store and the rest I keep. I am not willing to do all the work for only 50
%
of the sale.
Roxan
"meijhana" wrote in message
...
About 3 weeks ago, the day after the "Bead Party", Vicki and I went to
Heritage House Cafe. When we went to pay our check, the woman at the
register asked what was in my box (of course, Jewelry...we were going to
go
down to the other store after). I joked, and said that they should
display
my jewelry in their cafe (the register is on a jewelry showcase, which
had
a
display of baskets for sale). She said "You need to speak to the
owner",
who just happened to be the owner of the Cafe!

Well, to make a short story long (LOL!), tomorrow afternoon, I am going
to
go put my jewelry into the cafe. I don't have a lot of display items.
The
case is a "full" case, maybe 4feet by 2feet footprint space, maybe 3
feet
tall, with one partial shelf above.

I *think* my stove & countertop is about the same size. So I am going
to
lay it out today. I have made 3 of 4 display frames (I take picture
frames,
replace the backing with foam core board, and wrap a layer of quilt
batting,
then velvet (well, the stretchy stuff from a dress) around it, then glue
the
board back onto it, so it can stand up on it's own). I will make the
other
one in a few minutes.

I have one small and one medium bracelet (or small necklace) stands.
Plus
I
took the above idea, made velvet-covered foam core board, and glued it
to
a
dollar-store picture frame that has a bottom that bends, so I can either
stand it up, or just "tilt" it, like a bracelet display.

I have a black sheet (brand new, should I wash it and dry it, just dry
it,
or take it out of the package). I was going to try to just kinda ruffle
it
into the bottom, wavy, with boxes on the bottom, so that I can get some
varying heights.

I also found a CD rack that is just wire. I have a few of those sticky
backings that I was thinking of putting on some of my earring cards, and
clip them onto it. I made a earring carrousel, but I don't think that
would
work *in* it, where people couldn't turn it on their own.

I guess my question is...other than that, any suggestions? The owner
and
I
haven't specifically spoken about payments, but I am assuming that we
will
go with the same 50% that Coleen and I have, unless I have to pay taxes.
If
I have to pay the sales tax, then it will be lower. So I need to try to
find a consignment form, just in case she doesn't have one (Coleen and I
have a verbal agreement that has worked for the year and 1/2 that I have
displayed there).

I was going to put cards out. Should I make a small flyer (like a
postcard-size card?) with more information? My card has my email and my
website, and my phonenumber.

I was going to bring in some organza bags that they could be slipped
into.
Would that be overkill?

I think the previous person had a sign up (about 1/2 sheet size) with
information. Since I don't write on the back what the items are
(although
I
should get back into that habit), should I make a small sign that says
something like "All items made with sterling silver, Swarovski Crystals,
freshwater pearls, semi-precious stones, and other quality findings"?
Or
should I take the time tonight to write up the items on the back of
each?
Most would just say "sterling silver, Swarovski Crystal" ... or
"Sterling
and Bali Silver, Autumn Jasper, Black Onyx". 2 generations of cards
before,
I used to write on the back with metallic gel pens.

Am I just going too crazy over this? Yesterday, I was in Goodwill,
trying
to find little knickknacks that I could put in, to drape the items
over...so
I am a *TAD* worried, LOL!

Has anyone ever displayed in a setup like this? What experience did you
have? I am not positive, but I feel that this is an "older" crowd, but
it
is downtown. Any suggestions of items I should put in? Should I go
more
earrings? Or more sets?

Should I include a mirror in the display, that the person at the
register
can pull out?

Okay, I am shutting up, and am going back to making this last one, then
pulling out the jewelry, and figuring out what I will be doing...LOL!

Thanks to my rambling!
Mary


--
Joy multiplies when it is shared among friends, but grief diminishes
with
every division. That is life.
Drizzt Do'Urden (Exile - R.A. Salvatore)
================
MeijhanaDesigns - Unique Earrings and More!
http://www.meijhanadesigns.com

Well, to make a short story long (LOL!), tomorrow afternoon, I am going to
go put my jewelry into the cafe. I don't have a lot of display items. The
case is a "full" case, maybe 4feet by 2feet footprint space, maybe 3 feet
tall, with one partial shelf above.


Congrats!
I was going to put cards out. Should I make a small flyer (like a
postcard-size card?) with more information? My card has my email and my
website, and my phonenumber.

Good idea - the postcards

I was going to bring in some organza bags that they could be slipped into.
Would that be overkill?

Also, an excellent idea.. make sure they get used for the intended
purpose though, and don't *walk*..

I think the previous person had a sign up (about 1/2 sheet size) with
information. Since I don't write on the back what the items are
(although I should get back into that habit), should I make a small sign
that says something like "All items made with sterling silver, Swarovski
Crystals, freshwater pearls, semi-precious stones, and other quality
findings"? Or should I take the time tonight to write up the items on
the back of each? Most would just say "sterling silver, Swarovski
Crystal" ... or "Sterling and Bali Silver, Autumn Jasper, Black Onyx". 2
generations of cards before, I used to write on the back with metallic
gel pens.

Am I just going too crazy over this? Yesterday, I was in Goodwill,
trying to find little knickknacks that I could put in, to drape the
items over...so I am a *TAD* worried, LOL!

I would be careful with the little knick-knacks.. might detract from the
jewellery.. Also, from what I have seen, I like the simple elegant
displays over the cluttered, eye-boggling ones.. Much more appealing to
the eye and the jewellery should sell itself anyway, JMHO..


Has anyone ever displayed in a setup like this? What experience did you
have? I am not positive, but I feel that this is an "older" crowd, but
it is downtown. Any suggestions of items I should put in? Should I go
more earrings? Or more sets?

I would tend to display sets for older folks, but have the items
individually priced so as to let the buyer decide. Then, after a month or
so you would have an idea of how to set up the display better..


Should I include a mirror in the display, that the person at the
register can pull out?


Oh you have such wonderful ideas 8-))


Okay, I am shutting up, and am going back to making this last one, then
pulling out the jewelry, and figuring out what I will be doing...LOL!

Thanks to my rambling!
Mary

Hope my ramblings help..

Mavis

I did 60/40. And it's kewl. I feel like it's "crowded", but yet, I also
feel like it has room for more.

I spent 2 hours on my knees. The "kewl" thing was, when I was almost done
(and the store had been closed), her and I were the only ones there, she had
to go to the post office, and left me in the store alone. That was
trust...silly, but it made me feel good.

Wish I had little knickknacks to put in there, to drape things over. I put
3 frames that I made (see previous post for description), and 2 other styles
(essentially like a ramp). I used 2 gold gift boxes. I didn't put boxes
and the like under the sheet, because it was hard to get into the display
case itself (only the middle 1/3 was accessible, and there were the metal
bars running down the middle, so you had to edge your shoulder in to get
into it. Not *extremely* difficult, but made it hard to get to corners/etc.

Came home feeling good.

Now, I need more Valentine colors, and Easter colors. Most of the items
that I have are more fall (i.e. moss agate, orange/red carnelian, jaspers,
tigers eye).

She said her girls (the workers there) were excited about me putting my
stuff in there, and she said I might have sales tomorrow. Not going to hold
my breath (okay, maybe a teeny bit, LOL!)...but I can hope. The same as I
said "okay, I will expect $1000 in sales tomorrow". LOL!

40 pair of earrings, 5 necklaces, and 16 bracelets (including 2 watches).
Not as many necklaces as I wanted, but I don't make them that often. And I
have to redo some bracelets...gotta learn that crimper better! but
theoretically at priced value, I have $1,830 in there.

Whew!!! sometimes you never know what you have!

Mary


--
Joy multiplies when it is shared among friends, but grief diminishes with
every division. That is life.
Drizzt Do'Urden (Exile - R.A. Salvatore)
================
MeijhanaDesigns - Unique Earrings and More!
http://www.meijhanadesigns.com
"Tinkster" wrote in message
...
Cool, Mary! I might have missed this in your post (been up too long)
but I think consignment is usually at least 60/40 instead of 50/50.
With you getting more than the shop/cafe owner.

Tink

In article , says...

40 pair of earrings, 5 necklaces, and 16 bracelets (including 2 watches).
Not as many necklaces as I wanted, but I don't make them that often. And I
have to redo some bracelets...gotta learn that crimper better! but
theoretically at priced value, I have $1,830 in there.

Whew!!! sometimes you never know what you have!

Good luck, and keep us posted, okay?

I don't even want to *think* about the value of my inventory...

Celine

--
Handmade jewelry at http://www.rubylane.com/shops/starcat
"Only the powers of evil claim that doing good is boring."
-- Diane Duane, _Nightfall at Algemron_