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Hello! I had a great time at a Fall craft show in Vancouver, and I'd love to share how it went and how I prepared for it. Note that I'm mainly describing my indoor market experiences. If you have more questions beyond what was covered, feel free to leave a comment and I'll try my best to answer them.
I attended my first markets in 2017 and I spent a lot of time acquiring what I needed for my display and trying out many iterations of showcasing my books. At first I placed my journals and sketchbooks between bookends to show off the exposed spines, and then I decided that displaying the covers would look more appealing and less cluttered. That's how I designed the home made tabletop shelves. Designing a display is a fun creative process that I enjoy. Pinterest is a great source for inspiration!
Resources for pricing handmade products
https://youtu.be/F1xe1N9Rm8c
https://youtu.be/V9HVq8f2Ffg
https://youtu.be/OcIVzkdNL3k
Other vendors mentioned:
https://hellofancypop.com
https://www.scandinazn.com
https://www.cyarnhut.com
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FAQ
✦ What tools and materials do you use? https://youtu.be/98SdMoq4kcc
✦ Where can I buy bookbinding supplies? your local art supply store, Blick Art Materials (US), TALAS (US), Hollander's (US), DeSerres (CA), Etsy
✦ What adhesive are you using? Archival quality PVA glue, there are multiple brands that sell this
✦ How do you make your book cloth? https://youtu.be/bDWSCmMK5bw
✦ Where did you get your...
guillotine cutter - https://amzn.to/3UFSnS9
book press (made it myself) - https://youtu.be/cuKeM5-SP8g?t=558
30 ply chipboard - Blick Art Materials
✦ What brand is your...
thread - Crawford Irish Waxed Linen Thread
corner rounder - Akiles Diamond-1
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✦ What is your dog's name? Lucy 🐕
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