Displaying Your Stall
First market jitters got you all stressed out? Don’t worry, we’ve got you.
Here are a few pointers from ‘seasoned pros’ to help you on your way.
Tablecloth. Not only are tablecloths a great way to add a pop of colour to your stand. They also hide a multitude of sins. Normally at markets, your storage space is limited, with a 6ft table, one chair (two if you’re lucky) and minimal space for moving around. So utilising the space under the table is key, think about storing spare products, belongings and packaging under the tables.
Height is your best friend. The average stand table size being 6ft, you are limited to how much you can showcase on a flat surface. By adding height you can double/triple your stall space, along with making your pieces noticeable from further away. Foldable shelves are always popular at the market, great for a variety of different products and they lie flat for packing away later on. Boxes or crates are a great way to add height, they can be stacked and secured to create interest, or think about storing your products in them for packing down.
*Try not to use display items that are too bulky, after a day of trading you will want packing away to be as simple as possible. Make sure you check the dimensions of the shelving/crates/etc before planning your stand, it needs to be able to fit in the car along with all of your stock (and helpers).
Think about colours. Be aware of the colours in products and branding. If these are neutral tones, think about adding a few pops of colour to draw more attention to your stand, for example, add some greenery with artificial plants/dried flowers.
Alternatively, if your products are already very bold, think about introducing more pastel colours to help dial it down. If you’re ever really unsure of what you want your stall to look like, think about taking inspiration from Pinterest or Instagram.
Although some seasoned pros can make it look easy, trust me when we first started it was a huge learning curve so don't be scared to ask for advice or pointers. The crafting community are a lovely bunch and are always happy to help. Don’t worry, we’ve got you.
