First time selling art at a convention

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So this year I decided to get official and start my own business selling artwork and things that I've made along with the freelance stuff I've already been doing. I've been making a lot of jewelry to start with, and I've made a bunch of charms that I sculpted, molded, and casted in resin so I have multiples, a long with other pendants and rings and what not. My first goal was to start an Etsy Shop, which I have already done. My second goal is to set up tables at easier events like anime conventions. I'm selling at my first convention on March 3rd and I plan on getting a table in the Artists Alley at Otakon this summer.

The thing is, even though my artwork still has an anime-esque style, I don't really know much about any anime anymore, at least nothing recent. I kind of lost interest in keeping up with new anime around when I graduated highschool which was about 6 years ago. I mostly just play video games and read american comics/webcomics lately. I was planning on selling necklaces, rings, pins, and hair clips made with resin video game item charms that I've made, and maybe some chibi drawings of anime characters, a long with my other non anime items. The animes and games that I've referenced for what I have so far don't have a lot of variety so far, though.

So my question is, what would you guys suggest to make and sell at an anime convention? What are things that you know other artists sell, things that you personally would want, or things you have sold if you've had a table at a convention.

Here are some of the charms I have made, these are still works in progress:

[Skatta Skat]

I'm with you as far as new anime goes.
I haven't kept up on too much of the new new stuff.

But doing stuff older anime/manga series still flies with everyone.
Like I'd totally buy a gundam of one of those.

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Skatta Skat

I'm with you as far as new anime goes.
I haven't kept up on too much of the new new stuff.

But doing stuff older anime/manga series still flies with everyone.
Like I'd totally buy a gundam of one of those.

Yeah I was thinking of selling things related to Trigun, DBZ, Sailor Moon, Evangelion, Tenchi Muyo, Cowboy Bebop, maybe some Miyazaki movies. These are mostly just ones I was interested in though, so I'm worried that wouldn't be enough.

And thanks! biggrin

[God-the-almighty]

I used to follow a tumblr called weeaboo stories, one thing they said is there was a lot of theft at cons so you might want to keep that in mind when you set up your table, especially for small items like that. If it were me I'd have them in some kind of a clear case that makes it so you can control customers contact with your goods.

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God-the-almighty

I used to follow a tumblr called weeaboo stories, one thing they said is there was a lot of theft at cons so you might want to keep that in mind when you set up your table, especially for small items like that. If it were me I'd have them in some kind of a clear case that makes it so you can control customers contact with your goods.

Thanks for the heads up! Yeah I had a feeling that would probably be an issue. I have to make some things to actually display the jewelry on, so I'll have to keep that in mind. I was thinking of making some sort of hanging ladder type thing where you'd actually have to unclip the necklaces and bracelets to get to them, but for the pins and what not a clear case is a really good idea. I'm also having my best friend go with me to help me out so someone will always be manning the table.

[God-the-almighty]

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God-the-almighty

I used to follow a tumblr called weeaboo stories, one thing they said is there was a lot of theft at cons so you might want to keep that in mind when you set up your table, especially for small items like that. If it were me I'd have them in some kind of a clear case that makes it so you can control customers contact with your goods.

Thanks for the heads up! Yeah I had a feeling that would probably be an issue. I have to make some things to actually display the jewelry on, so I'll have to keep that in mind. I was thinking of making some sort of hanging ladder type thing where you'd actually have to unclip the necklaces and bracelets to get to them, but for the pins and what not a clear case is a really good idea. I'm also having my best friend go with me to help me out so someone will always be manning the table.

It's a shame people are like that though.

[Niamh the Fae]

This might be helpful.

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Niamh the Fae

This might be helpful.

Thanks! biggrin