Are you trying to figure out which crafts will sell the best at your next show?
Here is a collection of posts from readers who share what type of crafts they like to buy.
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by Amanda
(Virginia)
I have a tendency to buy jewelry, I mostly look to buy items that are beyond my level of skill, I would NEVER buy a simple string of beads because I figure I could make it myself, but pieces utilizing wire bending or homemade beads would be appealing.
I also love items made with real silver or gold and high quality beads, semi-precious stones like hematite or malachite. Also be prepared to answer questions about your pieces regarding the supplies used to make them.
Another nice touch is when the items are 'custom made'. I once paid quite a lot and ordered a set of silver and malachite jewelry because it was made to fit me, I have rather small hands so a bracelet made to my measurements really sold me. I imagine women with larger hands/wrists would also find this appealing.
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by Marylou - Earthmaid Ceramic and Mosaic Artist
(South Africa)
I am a ceramic artist. I have sold my wares at various craft fairs etc., and I blog about how to make mosaics. So I have a discerning eye, and only buy something if it is priced fairly. Also, it helps if I couldn't make it myself.
I look for original, beautiful, quirky, functional items that will last a long time. If you live in a tourist oriented village like I do, then the crafts that sell are items that are small so that they can easily fit in the luggage, and the crafter should be prepared to wrap the items in bubble wrap for the customer too.
Items should be signed and dated, as this makes the souvenir much more interesting and valuable later. If you don't sign or mark your product personally, then people may assume it is mass produced.