How to Experience a Great Bead Show

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By Mae Ann John

Although it is easier to buy tools and materials on-line, you'll find it useful if you may attend some bead shows each year to understand what is hot and what's not. At a bead show you're going to be in a position to see the different latest jewelry items with different fashionable colors and designs.

You will be able to snatch the opportunity as well as discovering new ideas from other creative artist, by speaking with them while having some fun. There are some bead shows conducting manuals and seminars, this is a good method of learning new beading strategies and developing your potential as an artist also. Most of the time you'll find jewelers working as they are selling and you can pick up concepts on jewelry making tools and their proper use just by walking around and observing.

During bead shows, you can either ramble around or look for jewelry items that catch your eye, or you can start comparing costs of different jewelries. it is advisable not to make any purchases first, it's much better to use the bead show as a chance to make informed purchases instead of purchasing things and maybe ending up with a bad deal. You can find handmade glass beads, Fimo beads and any other type at many alternative stores and taking your time will ensure you get the best bargain.

Having some company during bead shows is an alternate way to help see if you aren't missing any critical items you need to have. And by comparing with one another, experiences and bargains you have seen, you'll get to understand if there are some fascinating items and ideas that you must see during the show that sadly you missed.

Ask for business cards from sellers, particularly from those you have bought from. It is an easy way for you to get in touch with them when you run out of items you need.

Bring along with you a small notebook with the list of items you need, and you may also list down all of the info about new styles, colors, designs, and even fascinating ideas you gathered in the show. You can annotate their name and contact info of the different merchants and their booth locations. When you have all of the needed information, you have the opportunity to visit them again to compare costs of items with other sellers, and the opportunity to visit their own website to get some additional information.

Don't take a bag with you to hold all your items, but rather employ a massive backpack with tons of pouches to store different items in, use the pouches at the top for more delicate items with the heavier ones at the bottom. This way your products will be protected and you are going to be able to view items simpler with both hands free.

Enjoy your time at the bead show! This is a great experience where it gives you different concepts and latest trend in joining the creative arena of jewelry making. As this is going to be your craft do not forget to have fun at outdoor craft shows, it is business, but also it can be fun at the same time.

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