scifichik Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 What is everyone using for displays for clamshells at shows? We've just moved into that arena and need a shove in the right direction, please. I'm thinking table-top spinners or something multi-tiered. My sister thinks just put samplers out on the table and have crates of alphabetized clams under the table, hidden by table skirt, and get the customer whatever they want which also sounds good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clc404 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 I've been wondering the same thing, what to do with them. I thought about trying to make my own spinner, out of peg board and framing with wood strips. clc404 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scifichik Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 I'll let you know what I come up with, and maybe it might work for you as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QTsmum Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 If you search display or even look below this thread for 'similar threads', you should see some examples!! Tiers with crates and corrugated paper to stand clamshells upright are pretty cool and inexpensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAgirl89 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 This is what I use for my clamshell display - http://www.azardisplays.com/productcart/pc/CLOSEOUT-Neon-Pegboard-Counter-Unit-8-w-x-20-high-on-Revolving-Base-Gem-Blue-354p2931.htm - but mine is white. I can get 12 scents on each side (3 clamshells across / 4 clamshells down). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scifichik Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 I was just looking at those before I checked back into the post activity!Do they spin well without being "tipsy?" Can you use standard pegs (like the type you buy at the hardware store), and how heavy is it to transport? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithfulScenter Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Those look like they would be perfect size for toting, thank you so much for sharing, and thanks for asking scificik! I have been wondering the same thing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAgirl89 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I was just looking at those before I checked back into the post activity!Do they spin well without being "tipsy?" Can you use standard pegs (like the type you buy at the hardware store), and how heavy is it to transport?They aren't heavy at all. The base spins really nice, and I don't find it tipsy at all. I use the metal hooks for mine. http://www.azardisplays.com/productcart/pc/4-All-Wire-Hook-p1364.htm And they're two sided so you can put 12 clamshells on each side. The 4" hooks I can get at least 3 clamshells per hook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clc404 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Thank You PAgirl89. That is exactly what I was going to try and make. clc404 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tam1116 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I see they have a four sided rack also, do you think that would work good for clamshells too? Do most of you have the blue ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tam1116 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Does anyone use the four sided one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktieaffair Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I have one, not from this company. It's huge and stands alone on the floor. I can get over 120 different scents on it, 6 deep. Not sure who sells ones like this, other than big advertising display companies. I happened to pick it up for 20 bucks at a "Habitat for Humanity Rehab " center Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safetysue Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I just posted this picture in another thread but I'll post here so you see it. We used to use spinner racks but loading and unloading them is time consuming. Although they are not far apart in this picture many times we set a rack on each side of the warmers. This allows more space for shoppers. We sort our scents by type in alphabetical order by scent. We keep the bakery on one rack and the fruity and fresh & clean on another rack. Once I know what the customer is looking for I direct them to the right rack. My DH made these racks and they are nothing special but they work great for displaying the clamshells and have really cut down our setup time. These are the containers we store the clamshells in so I always have the majority of my inventory with me. As scents sell I do rearrange the clamshells to keep them standing. The top line of our labels is the scent name and it's visible in the tote. After the show is over we put the lids on the containers fold the rack flat (double hinges) load the rack and the plastic totes on the cart and haul them to the car. We're working on a similar rack system for the candles but it's still in proto type mode. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 So, you made these?? They look fabulous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackbenimble Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Those look great Sue! I needs some in black! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safetysue Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 JBN you can make them easily enough. I'll get the dimensions off one of us and post some more pics this afternoon in a new thread. Ours are a little too tall. We originally had the top tote higher and although I could see it just fine most women couldn't. National average height for women in the US is 5' 4" and I'm 5' 8". So DH moved all the totes down and is going to shorten the height of the racks this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 JBN you can make them easily enough. I'll get the dimensions off one of us and post some more pics this afternoon in a new thread. Ours are a little too tall. We originally had the top tote higher and although I could see it just fine most women couldn't. National average height for women in the US is 5' 4" and I'm 5' 8". So DH moved all the totes down and is going to shorten the height of the racks this week.That would be great! My DH is very good with wood, and I would way rather have something like this than filling hooks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safetysue Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 I posted the pics and directions in the Business Side of Things. Let me know if you have any questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mparadise Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 I used these racks:http://www.storesupply.com/pc-12690-850-spinner-rack-4-tier-wire-63-12h-60108.aspxI loved them because they were cheap and durable. The other thing I liked about this model was that when I did small shows that I only had 1 table sized space I could use just one pole and use it as a table top rack. I was able to store them in oversized reusable shopping bags I bought at TJ Maxx. I loved it because I could hang them on a hook on the wall up & out of the way until I needed them and could throw the bag over my shoulder to carry while holding something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joym Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I used these racks:http://www.storesupply.com/pc-12690-850-spinner-rack-4-tier-wire-63-12h-60108.aspxI loved them because they were cheap and durable. The other thing I liked about this model was that when I did small shows that I only had 1 table sized space I could use just one pole and use it as a table top rack. I was able to store them in oversized reusable shopping bags I bought at TJ Maxx. I loved it because I could hang them on a hook on the wall up & out of the way until I needed them and could throw the bag over my shoulder to carry while holding something else.I've used this same rack for the last three years; sometimes on a tabletop with one pole, and for larger shows both poles. When I use the two poles to make a taller stand, I put two "tv" trays on either side, to keep people from tripping on the feet, and also to hold some extra melts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisper Girl Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 We do not use racks for our melts. We have found that sitting them right out on our table allows everyone to see them and allows us to encourage people to smell them. It also allows us to easily discuss scents, wax, melters and to up sell. When they are on the table, we find we build great repoire with our customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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