Gayle Bair on sun 30 jul 00
Ann,
I just bought an Ez-up from
www.craftcanopy.com/
I am in the Seattle area so I
drove over. His prices were better
than other web sites. He was more
responsive than other sites plus he
had the canopy in stock.
I bit the bullet and bought the package
which included 4 zippered side walls
one has an additional middle zipper.
I bought the Enterprise model. It
cost $602. with tax.
I have a show next weekend so I haven't used
my Ez-up yet but did use a friend's last year.
The guy was very frank. He said they are not
waterproof. If you get a torrential downpour you
might get some leaking. They have revamped the
design so they do not catch water in them like
they did previously.
I have seen people using the canopies
you can get for camping. They use gallon
jugs filled with water hung from the corners
to anchor them. I think I am going to use
cinderblocks and lash them to the legs.
I have seen people use all manner of things
as backdrops blankets, sheets, rugs etc.
Just remember you want the customer's eye drawn
to your work not the backdrop. Keep it simple,
and make sure it doesn't clash with your work.
If your work is white don't use a white backdrop.
You won't be able to see it. Use something dark to
enhance and offset your pieces.
I hope this has been of some help. Feel free to
email me if you need any more tips.
I do have a bunch more.
Good luck,
Gayle Bair- Bainbridge Island WA
gaylebair@earthlink.net
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I am beginning to do shows for selling my porcelain sculptures, have shelves
but need canopy and anything else people recommend (backdrop?). Looking for
used items or sale items, and advice on weighting the canopy, any other
tips. Thanks, Ann
Ann Burdette Baker on sun 30 jul 00
I am beginning to do shows for selling my porcelain sculptures, have =
shelves but need canopy and anything else people recommend (backdrop?). =
Looking for used items or sale items, and advice on weighting the =
canopy, any other tips. Thanks, Ann
annbaker@prodigy.net
John Vandermeulen on sun 30 jul 00
Ann - is this for indoors or outdoors? Approximately what size?
John
Ann Burdette Baker wrote:
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>
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Cantello Studios on mon 31 jul 00
We have been doing shows for over 8 years and just redesigned our booth. We
bought 6 ft length bamboo shades from Home Depot, about $18.00 a piece we
hang them on the frame of our ez up to hide the white walls. Customers have
complimented us saying how nice they make the pots look. We also put
grommets in the side walls instead of using the velcro. We bought white
bungee cords that have a small ball on one end and use them to attach to the
frame. They hold up much better as velcro breaks down fast. We also use
plastic zip ties and close up our booth at night by threading thru the 2
sides of the grommets. This secures the booth from somebody wanting to look
in at night and stealing. You just have to not forget to put the dikes in
your bag before you leave, so you can cut your way back in, in the morning!
I also highly recommend a nice banner sign with your logo, to put across
your canopy. It adds to the look and makes it easier for customers to find
you when there are about 100 other white canopies out. Good Luck !
Tracy in N.Calif where it is 105 degrees today
Anita & Nick Feng on mon 31 jul 00
Where are you? I've stopped doing shows (all my business is off the net
now), so I could sell you my used EZup, no sides available though, for $100.
I also have some display boxes that I built if you're interested. I'm near
Seattle in Issaquah, WA
Anita Feng
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Subject: wanted: booth for shows/advice too
I am beginning to do shows for selling my porcelain sculptures, have shelves
but need canopy and anything else people recommend (backdrop?). Looking for
used items or sale items, and advice on weighting the canopy, any other
tips. Thanks, Ann
annbaker@prodigy.net
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Milton Markey on mon 31 jul 00
In a message dated 7/31/00, Gayle writes:
> Just remember you want the customer's eye drawn
> to your work not the backdrop. Keep it simple,
> and make sure it doesn't clash with your work.
> If your work is white don't use a white backdrop.
> You won't be able to see it. Use something dark to
> enhance and offset your pieces.
> I hope this has been of some help. Feel free to
> email me if you need any more tips.
> I do have a bunch more.
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To this, I offer one more suggestion:
Purchase a white top, not a blue or other color top, for an E-Z-Up. The blue
will tint the colors of your wares. Also, the white might deflect sunlight
better, on a hot summer day.
Thanks for your suggestions, Gayle.
Milton NakedClay@AOL.COM
In the hot, tempestious Mojave Desert.
Susan Fox Hirschmann on mon 31 jul 00
nothing works like the CraftHut!!!! just ask the people that went thru
torrential rain and wind Summer of l999 at the ann arbor art fair. It is
well constructed with double faced zippers, side weights, a zipper door,
possiblity of getting a skylight to better illuminate your work, and is easy
up and down. I have had others, and this by far is the best (i have also
helped my neighbors bail themselves out of easy ups and kd's so the water
they collected in those canopies did not come rolling down into my own
canopy!)
I was told that the crafthut makers are former craftspeople, so they knew
just how to build a superior canopy.
good luck
susan fox hirschmann
annandale, va
Jean Cochran on tue 1 aug 00
I keep on saying this, but my Craft Hut is standing while the EZ Ups,
etc. are down. If your EZ Up is not down, then some kind soul probably
poked the water out all night long. Craft Huts are not as easy to put
up, but they are certainly more sturdy.
Jean Wadsworth Cochran
Fox Hollow Pottery
New Haven, Kentucky, USA, Earth
Gayle Bair on tue 1 aug 00
Jean,
I mentioned this to the EZ-up guy.
He said they have changed the design
and it doesn't happen now.
Gayle Bair-will let you know if he lied!
>Snip
I keep on saying this, but my Craft Hut is standing while the EZ Ups,
etc. are down. If your EZ Up is not down, then some kind soul probably
poked the water out all night long.
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