Judy's Corner

What does it take? Aside from talent and a particular crafted product you can turn out, it takes determination and planning.
You have a product. You’ve seen shops where it would go nicely. Now what?
First, know your market. If you’ve never been a shopper in your area, how can you know what the market will bear? [...]

Keep up with what’s happening in your neighborhood. The most comprehensive list of events, I’ve found so far is on http://eventlister.com
Included, you’ll find listing of craft shows and fairs. It’s wise to know what’s going on and when. If you happen to know of any others, that list shows online, please comment and give us [...]

Have a new idea but not sure about the market? Create a few prototypes (samples) in what ever variety can be offered. If it can come in different colors, sample those colors. If it can come in different sizes, create a couple different sizes.
Shop around and find the store you think your product might find [...]