Lighting for craft fairs

[C Hupfield Ceramics]

I'm in need of some lights for my craft stalls, I know its a compulsary prop for you jewellery makers but I thought it would make my ceramics look a whole lot better too.

I would prefer battery powered if possible, and if they could clip onto the table that would be great. Otherwise they would need to be quite tall to stand at the back of the table.

Do any of you have any suggestions where I could get some from?

I've had a look on eBay but can't seem to find any suitable.

[Caroleecrafts]

I bought some Mighty Bright lights (single bulb) they use, I think AAA batteries and last for ages. Hobbycraft or try Amazon (http://www.amazon.co.uk/mighty-bright-Kitchen-Home/s?ie=UTF8&rh=n%3A11052681%2Ck%3AMighty%20Bright&page=1) cannot remember what I paid for them but they are really useful. I think these two will be the cheapest, they also fold up small and fit in an A5 box, handy for transport.

[jencel]

Ikea have a good selection of lights. I got some halogen ones that sit on the top of my boards. We just had to put two screws in for each lamp. Mine are electric, I'm not sure if they have battery ones, but that would save you paying extra for electricity at fairs.

[sparkysdad]

Ikea have a good selection of lights. I got some halogen ones that sit on the top of my boards. We just had to put two screws in for each lamp. Mine are electric, I'm not sure if they have battery ones, but that would save you paying extra for electricity at fairs.

Yes IKEA do have some battery powered lights, but they are like the JML "stick up" LED ones, so you get a rather harsh "white" LED light.. probably not very flattering as it can look quite cold..:confused:

Any 12v lighting would work, minus the transformer of course.. but then you have the issue of lugging about a decent battery!!:mad:

[C Hupfield Ceramics]

I bought some Mighty Bright lights (single bulb) they use, I think AAA batteries and last for ages. Hobbycraft or try Amazon (http://www.amazon.co.uk/mighty-bright-Kitchen-Home/s?ie=UTF8&rh=n%3A11052681%2Ck%3AMighty%20Bright&page=1) cannot remember what I paid for them but they are really useful. I think these two will be the cheapest, they also fold up small and fit in an A5 box, handy for transport.

Thank you, have just bought one! :)

[Vivalabeader]

i saw someone recently (think it was slinky pig) who had little battery operated lights dotted around her stall. Hers were in the shape of dragonflioes and butterflies and various colours and it was very effective.

Made me decide to get battery fairy lights for mine for shows running up to christmas

[claireceramic]

i'm struggling with a lighting problem too. I know I need lights for the Christmas fairs, I need lighting from the sides really to show off the curves and texture of my bags, but I don't want to blind folk as they walk around!
lighting from the top would be ideal but If the lights are at the back of the stand all they will do is cast shadows over the display oohhh I wish I knew what to do!!!:o

[KiRSTiCKELS]

I'm so glad it's not just me fretting about my lighting lol! I was just going to try some battery operated fairy lights...found quite a selection on ebay at reasonable prices and a variety of colours! As was mentioned earlier, the white ones are a bit harsh so wanted a warmer glow...just about to order mine!

Happy lighting! Kirsty x