Another method is to network with a friend to find trustworthy places that will take a chance on your work. This includes consignment at clothing or gift boutiques and possibly museums or art gallery gift stores, where a percentage of the profits are kept by the store upon sale. She has refined her product line to where she can market it almost exclusively at the high-end retail level. Mostly it takes a long time to get paid and a big store buyers can cancel on a whim an order that has been rushed into production. Craft fair profits are tied into the costs of entry fees, booth space rental, and transportation to the fair.
Some fairs require the artist to be present to sell their work.
Depending on regulations, this can pose problems for the jewelry maker who has hired a sales representative. Sales generally depend on the ability of the individual seller and the quality of the neighborhood crafts to help draw customers. Sometimes a percentage of sales goes for a worthy fundraiser. Also, many artists really enjoy displaying their wares in a festival atmosphere where they get a chance to meet and learn from each other. Unique designs, together with the touchables and playful qualities of the jewelry, are the strongest selling points at festivals and craft fairs.