In Store Shopping – All Set Up

 Today, I spent the better part of the morning setting up my booth at the Makers Market, in The Junction section of Toronto.

Like I said in my last post, my space in the store is small but it sure is mighty. I have a 2 foot wall space near the door, all set up with my products and display items on shelving.

The top shelf, which is above my head by just a smidge, holds an earring display on a turntable plus a taller mannequin especially for longer necklaces. 

The next 3 shelves hold other necklaces, bracelets and some more earrings.

The lowest shelf holds ring dishes, silver cleaning cloths and packaging for customer purchases. (Remember to pick one up for your treasure.)

 Find everything at: Makers Market, 3069 Dundas St West, Toronto, ON 

 Store Hours:             Daily 11 am – 6 pm

Perhaps I’ll see you there when I’m doing a restock. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day.

 

 

New! In Store Shopping Available

Starting Monday February 17^th, Family Day here in Ontario, my jewellery will be available at the Makers Market Store, 3069 Dundas St West Toronto, in The Junction.

My space in the store is small but will be mighty. I have a 2 foot wall space near the door (outlined in the photo below), where the hearts are.

 

The store will be providing the shelving unit, shown below with the Lego on it. That's very nice because I won't have to worry about any furniture schlepping. I just need to bring my display items and of course the actual jewellery.

 

I will be loading my jewellery into the space on Monday! I’m so excited and hope you will be able to visit. There are 180 amazing vendors to explore.

Store Hours:             Daily 11 am – 6 pm

Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day.

Changing Up My Light Box

 Light boxes are important for taking product photos worthy of online posting. I made this box 10 years ago, back in 2015.

 

It served me well enough for the longest time until it got crushed during house renovations last year. Nothing like having a fluorescent light land on foam board to cause some damage.

 

 

That one was made with tabs that fit into slots, which caused the bottom sit 2 inches up from the table surface. I used to put thick stone tile samples underneath to keep the bottom from bending. The slots also had a tendency to come apart, making the box collapse at the worst times.

 After trying to use it for several months I finally built a new one.

 

This time I used packing tape to butt the edges together. Where it was needed I added extra tape to hold the edges firmly together and prevent gaps where light could sneak in. I made it much larger to fit larger items better. I have some ideas running through my brain that may (or may not) happen in the next year.

 Here’s hoping this light box lasts at least as long as the last one.

 Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day.