54. Con Prep & Tips for Selling at Your First Event: “Stop! Hemmer time!”

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes

Lindsey and Donte revisit what was once a mainstay in their creative worlds in the time before the ‘rona: selling at anime conventions!

As Lindsey gets ready for her first in-person event since 2020 (SacAnime Summer on Labor Day weekend) she and Donte discuss some of the most-often-asked questions about preparing for an in-person selling event, and share some tips for folks who might be thinking about doing one for the first time.

Whether you already have or will be selling at any event from an anime convention to an artisan fair, you might find something useful as they discuss such questions as…

“How many pieces should I make?”

“How much change should I bring?”

“How should I price my work at an in-person event vs online?”

“Should I bring an assistant?”

and “What’s the deal with seller’s permits?”

Plus, find out what’s making con prep particularly…interesting..for Lindsey this year, and why she preaches the gospel of tasty cheese.

Are you thinking about selling at an in-person event? What’s a tip you’ve found most helpful for making selling in-person go smoothly?

Tell us in the comments, or tag us on social media!

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Special thanks to @officialkimchikawaii for their Artist Alley checklist that helped Lindsey so much when she was first selling at cons! Check out their website and posts below!

https://www.kimchikawaii.com/

https://fluffmouse.wordpress.com/2013/01/25/artist-alley-checklist-part-2-setting-up-a-table-the-pretty-stuff/

https://fluffmouse.wordpress.com/2013/01/30/artist-alley-checklist-part-3-items-to-bring-and-make-your-life-easier/

EcoEnclose Bubble Wrap Alternative and Bags

https://www.ecoenclose.com/shop/paper-cushioning-void-fill/greenwrap/

https://www.ecoenclose.com/shop/retail-packaging/100-recycled-paper-shopping-bags/

Info on Temporary Sellers Permits

https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/industry/temporary-sellers.htm

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About Your Hosts

Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes nerdy mugs, creature sculptures, and cafe dishware. She has been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Her supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, she'll wait.

Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 60k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime.

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