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Sell your photography by displaying matted photos at an art show.
Many photographers earn money from selling their photos at art shows and craft fairs. A large, lightweight and portable display is key to selling photographs, as your display must be eye-catching. Hang the photos with adhesive hooks. They are lightweight and many can be removed and repositioned. A lightweight wire gauge, such as 26 or 28 gauge, is ideal for hanging the matted photographs, as it's light yet durable. The wire will hold up for multiple art shows and the buyer can use it to hang the photo if they prefer to display the work without a frame.
Instructions
1. Mount each photograph on a cardboard photo matting board. The precise mounting method varies according to the matting style. In some cases, you must slide the photo into a pocket that's secured with an adhesive strip, whereas others are secured in place with double-sided tape.
2. Cut a piece of craft wire for each photo. Use wire cutters to snip the wire. The wire should be 3 to 4 inches longer than the width of the photo matting.
3. Bend the ends of each wire into a 1-inch diameter loop. Secure each loop by wrapping the end of the wire around the wire at the base of the loop.
4. Run a 4-inch-long piece of Gorilla tape through each loop and attach the tape to the back of the photo matting. Position the loops on the matting back, one-third of the way down on each side. The wire length will extend across the back of the matted photo.
5. Place a tri-fold cardboard display board flat on a table and arrange the mounted photographs on the display.
6. Attach adhesive hooks to the display board. Mount one hook for each photo. Mount each hook so it will be positioned at the center of the photo, a few inches below the top of the photo mat.
7. Hang the photos on the display board by hooking the wire on the adhesive hook. Stand the display upright and stabilize the board by positioning the two side panels at a 30-degree angle relative to the back panel.
