Ultimate Craft Show List: Supplies

The supplies you will need at a craft show are discussed in this part of the Ultimate Craft Show List. You may have additional needs based on the way you do business.

Supply Items you will need . . .

Pens/Pencils/Sharpies - I am a self admitted color pen addict. I always have to have two or three colors of pens. I especially love these gel pens. I also like to have pens that I don’t mind losing if someone walks off with one. You will want to pens or pencils you don't mind loosing for people to use when filling out your mailing list form. I also keep a sharpie or two on hand for tags or a quick sign.

Paper - I always have my notebook that I use to track inventory and sales at a show, but you might handle things differently. Just make sure you have some paper for notes. You never know when you will need to jot down a phone number, web address or information on another show. Spiral notebooks are a great tool to have for this purpose.

Tape - scotch/duct/packing - scotch tape is good for small things but duct or packing tape can be very useful for emergency repairs or tacking down stray things. You might not need all three but it is something to consider having on hand.

Scissors - Because you never know when you are going to need them for something.

More useful supplies . . .

Paper Clips/Binder Clips - These little gems also come in handy when you least expect it. Since both types of clips are available in different sizes you may want to have several options on hands.

Push Pins/Hooks - Push pins are especially handy for tacking things up or together. Cup hooks can also come in handy for hanging or holding.

Safety Pins - Hang a sign, fix a table cloth, hold something together? Safety pins come in very handy for all of that and more! This is another item where I like to have a variety of sizes available.

Rubber Bands/Tie Wraps - Rubber Bands and Tie Wraps are both great items for holding things together securely are are great to have on hand when you need them.

I use a lot of these items for numerous purposes. I have learned to be creative in fixing, tacking and holding things most of the time using one of the items on this list. Maybe I should call this my emergency kit. We will end up our look at the Ultimate Craft Show List in the next post where we will cover People Needs.