Market Checklist for Polymer Clay Artists

It's market season! Here is a comprehensive list of items you will need to make your markets a success this year. Hover over the items for links to all of my favorites to make your prep easy!

Materials for Products

• • Extra earring cards and backs

• • Extra pliers for emergency

• • Tissue paper

• • Pouch gift bags (~100) and boxes (~25)

• • Paper gift bags (~50)

Display Items

• • Earring displays (variety of sizes)

• • Creative displays for varying heights (more)

• • Mirror

• • Trays for display

• • Seasonal decor: winter, holiday

• • Faux greenery

Office Supplies

• • Marker, pen, pencils

• • Scissors and Hole puncher

• • Extra paper/notepad

• • Safety pins

• • Clothespins

• • String

Personal Comfort Items

• • Snacks

• • Water/Water with Electrolytes

• • Caffeine (coffee, energy drinks, etc.)

• • Tissues

• • Chapstick

• • Layers of clothing

Technology

• • Fully Charged Phone

• • Mophie Phone Charger

Payment & Marketing Materials

• • Business cards

• • Business card holders

• • Price sheet(s)

• • Prices labeled on all variable products

• • Printout(s) of payments accepted with QR

• • Cash with small bills (totaling $80-100)

• • Square scanner

• • Updated Square app

• • Promotion Printout: i.e. Spend $X amount and get Y% off, BOGO 50%, Get a specific item free when you spend $X

• • QR code to join mailing list

• • Large signage with logo and business info

Health and Safety

• • Hand sanitizer

• • First aid kit

• • Trash bag

Setup and Shelter

• • 10x10 collapsible tent

• • Tent flaps

• • Collapsible Chair

• • Storage bins for breakdown displays (more)

• • Small storage bins for product

• • 2-3 folding tables (4' table, 6' table)

• • 2-3 fitted tablecloths

• • Extra tablecloths for display

• • Weights for tent

Here is a printable version for your convenience.