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Looking for Unique Gifts? Try this Online Craft Show
David T.
Craft shows are great places to find unique gifts. Now it is possible to go to a craft show any time by visiting ArtFire.com
ArtFire is a new website intended to give free internet exposure to artists and craftspersons. It is an attractive site with products arranged by categories. Whether looking for accessories such as purses or home furnishings, there are plenty of items to choose from.

Shoppers can browse in a variety of ways: by searching through any of the 30 craft categories - by location, by sale item, by artist username and by featured stores. Visitors can view multiple pictures of products and visit the "About me" page submitted by the artists.
Art Fire is different from other auction sites because it is specifically for the arts and crafts community. There is no weeding through endless listings of unrelated products to get to the ones art buyers want. In addition, because artists can list their wares for free, it is an ideal way to find work by new artists and truly unique items that really can't be found anywhere else.

Each listing shows an item description and shipping and payment information along with links to artist pages. The page set-up makes it easy to see all of an artist's works available and this information can be emailed to friends, thereby increasing exposure for the artist.

In addition the website offers a forum so artists and potential customers can interact. There is also an "Art Daily" e-newsletter with announcements about contests, sales and other matters.

If visitors are looking for something special, there is a "Forge" section in which they can seek a commissioned work. Those interested can list a brief description of the item sought, including materials, size, time frame, price range and other information. Interested artists can respond by providing their information. The buyer and potential seller can use the information to come to an agreement about the product then finalize the deal in a formal bid/accept process.

Art Fire is not just about buying and selling artworks. The site is funded by affiliate marketing. Each time a member joins the site, the website owners sponsor the planting of a tree.

Those who are interested in learning more about particular crafts can also purchase supplies and materials on the site and get in touch with artisans groups. It is an excellent way to learn more about various arts.
Pricing for each item is very clear and there is a sale page to help find the hottest deals. If someone is interested in an item but chooses not to buy right away, the potential customer can "hot list" it. This notifies the artist and others that there is interest in the item.

Because the site is brand new, interest in it is still growing. As word gets out, there will be more products and artists available. The website owners hope to make ArtFire an interactive artisan community that will link artists and customers worldwide.

Those who are interested in the arts community would do well to bookmark ArtFire.com and check back regularly for new products and developments.

Source: http://easycontentpro.com

A new arts and crafts community and marketplace where arts and crafts go green. Handmade and sold directly from the artisan, ArtFire is a fully interactive site for buying, selling and trading arts and crafts of all medium. Their products range from hand made jewelry, art, accessories, edibles and even toys for the little ones.

"Looking for Unique Gifts? Try this Online Craft Show"
written by David T.

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