I have been doing glass painting for a while now and I was wondering if it would be worthwhile trying to sell some of them?

I have been doing a lot of Chinese style dragons and writing but I can also do African, Egyptian and custom designs.

I paint candle holders, photo frames, vases and bottles etc.

Does this sound like a good idea?

try your local paper to see if anybody is organising a local craft fair, particuarly nearer christmas. Also why not participate in a car boot sale. Other than that try local parish churches to see if they are having any craft fairs. Just a couple of thoughts, hope they help.

Yes this is a very good idea - however trying to sell your wares at a car boot sale is not an option really - as people are generally on the look out for a cheap bargain. So you'll find it hard to get your just rewards for all your hard work.I also glass paint as a hobby , and have sold many pieces while working overseas by putting up a stall outside my Reception area.Why not ask a friend to host a cheese and wine evening and get friends to bring friends and so on. You'll do really well over the Christmas period!Just offer your friend a percentage of the profit for hosting!Good luck

What you really should be looking out for if a craft fare or look for someone organising a "Christmas Fayre"... there are a lot of people out there painting on glass so you have to be different and unique to sale well or to command more than a few pounds per piece...

I would love to own a craft cafe where local people could exhibit their wares and I could sell coffee and cakes (home baked of course)... but it would probably only do well at certain times of the year...

I am artistic... but have little time to draw, paint, sew or do tapestry or embroidery... then there is the garden to look after - the cat to feed and the house to run - at least I don't have a partner or children to stop me watching UK Style...