First market and busy cleaning

 I feel that my first market of the year went over pretty good. I was pretty much the only vendor at the market that did t have a tent. It was a beautiful evening so I didn't need one, but I  am in search of one so that wind and rain don't put me off. I had a lot of interest at my booth it not many sales. I did make friends with a few vendors around me. That all gave so e good tips and positive feed back. 

I was tole the locals don't tend to spend much on trinkets early in the market season. But once July August hit the Sylvan tourists goes trinket crazy. So I want to get more market experience in the for those months.

The owner of the food truck beside me also said it took a few markets before the locals started buying from her, many vendors found that they needed tube at a few markets to build their " reputation" before the locals took too much interest. She also said she wished vendor with crafty items had a way of showing their process. She loved my glass work but really had no idea what goes Into making it. I think that's a great idea. Many customers have no idea the time and the creative process behind my work. I have a digital photo frame, that I'm thinking of bringing to my next market. I will rotate pictures with short descriptions about my work.  I think it will draw interest towards my work as well. I also hope it explains some of the price points I have.

This week I have been working in cleaning up my studio. I have plans in the next few weeks of adding some more shelving and a built in counter for my fusing. I NEED more storage! My Hubby has agreed to help out! 

Here are all the scraps I tidied up 

 I have been wanting a few items for my shop for a while and have been searching for a canadian source to purchase them. No luck. So I broke down and just bought them for the States. Am surprised how much cheaper so e of the items are. And shipping  isn't that bad either. I bought three new molds. One is a bowl

The second is a retro serving bowl

And lastly a mold to form hair clips.

I also bought a pack of hand polishers since I don't have a lap saw. These will help me polish the edges of certain pieces and take off any rough edges that I can't get with my grinder. I hope my oder doesn't take long to arrive! 

I also have a surprise in the kiln......and you say argyll anyone?.......:)