Great news - I made my first trade sale :) A small order to a craft workshop/gift shop of 10 soy candles (various scents) - I am over the moon and hope it will be the first of many :)
I've also got a lovely local gift shop helping me with market research on scent throw, packaging, burn quality etc which I'm delighted about.
I've also been at another craft fair since I last posted - the Bird & Bell craft fair in Giffnock, Glasgow.
Unfortunately, it was very disappointing :( It was the first fair and maybe it just needs a while to become established. Also, I'm not convinced it had been well advertised. However, I did make my table hire cost back and a bit extra so nothing ventured, nothing gained. And on the plus side I got some fab tips from the other crafters on fairs, contacts etc. So, one to put done to experience and looking forward to my next fair - whatever that may be :)
Don't be too disheartend by the lack of customers at the craft fair, I have come to realise that you just never know how they are going to turnout, all part of the fun (sort of lol)
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thanks Claire, it was lovely to meet you and I'm sure we'll meet up again :)
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