Craft fair fayre.

[RATWOOD]

I'll see if I can knock up a couple of hedgehogs and mice tomorrow to show you. They take about 5 minutes each to do and sell well, especially if there are kids around.

where are the hedgehogs and mice pete I looking forward to them

 

[Bodrighy]

I'll see if I can knock up a couple of hedgehogs and mice tomorrow to show you. They take about 5 minutes each to do and sell well, especially if there are kids around.

where are the hedgehogs and mice pete I looking forward to them

I'm sorry, I got caught up finishing off the wedding goblets. Hadn't expected them to want both pairs. (not that I'm complaining)

I'll go out the shed now

Pete

 

[RATWOOD]

Cheers Pete

 

[johnny.t.]

I'll see if I can knock up a couple of hedgehogs and mice tomorrow to show you. They take about 5 minutes each to do and sell well, especially if there are kids around.

where are the hedgehogs and mice pete I looking forward to them

I didn't like to hassle him :lol:

 

[Lightweeder]

A promise is a promise 8)

 

[johnny.t.]

Pete said 5 mins each, by now he must of made 10.... :lol: :lol:

 

[Bodrighy]

OK.

First the excuses.

My grandson (one of them) has dissapeared with my pyrography pen so I have had to do this wih ink to give the general idea.

Hedgehog



Usually the snout, eyes and the prickles are done with pyrography as the ink spreads. At least this should give you an idea of the shape. It does literally take 5 minutes to make. This is just a couple of inches long but there is no reasom why you shouldn't make them any size you like. Turn the basic shape then flatten on a sanding disc. That' all there is to it apart from the markings.

I will do the mouse later. The shape is simple but you need to stick ears and a tail on and I have just been told by SWMBO that it's my turn to make dinner.

Pete

 

[johnny.t.]

Thanks Pete.

Well I've borrowed a sturdy tressel table and so I thought I'd try it out in a practice/trial run/will it look OK kind of way. I need to get/make something to hang the necklaces on and I'm not sure what or how, but so far........

What do you think?

JT

 

[Bodrighy]

Looks like a good selection of both cheaper goods and more expensive things as well. Idf you can get some kind of shelf at the back for height it helps the display. Boxes with the material over them would work. Just to lift the more expensive things up. Also if you have any keyrings, light pulls etc a bowl of them is good.

Do you have any carsds you can hand out as one of the things about these shows is the possible contacts when people see what you can do.

Peter Platter or Scrums may come back as they do loads and loads of sales so will proibably have some good hints and tips.

Pete

 

[Paul.J]

Looks very good JT

 

[Jenx]

Looks marvellous JT .... great assortment !
Most Impressive ! 8) 8) 8)

 

[Lightweeder]

JT - your lot looks better than mine - you should be fine IMO. I agree on the box at the back to elevate your better pieces. I'm going to dye an old sheet green, as I think that might set things off also.

Best of luck :wink:

 

[johnny.t.]

Thanks all

I'm a bit unsure of putting things up on shelves as the event is outside and I would hate for a gust of wind to bring it or the things on it crashing down...

Pete, what sort of keyrings do you refer to, are we talking simple discs of wood?

I need to make more spinning tops as there is lots of interest in them from the local school(who are part hosting the event) ,after I gave a couple to the kids of the friends who are helping organise the fair. So more dull turning for me at least after next weekend I'll be back to making more creative things \/ .I am just about mushroomed out :lol: ,although I really have enjoyed making the jewelery.

JT

 

[Bodrighy]

I just use scraps of wood and turn to all sorts of shapes. I then use small ring and eyes screwed into them to make them up.

Pete

 

[treeturner123]

Just one thought Johnny T. Have you thought of having a book case or some form of shelving at the back? I use this to give height to the stand and I drape it with material, dark blue which I feel shows off the timber. If necessary, you can also hide behind it as well!

 

[John. B]

For your necklaces you might make one these,
You may even get an order for one.

John. B

 

[johnny.t.]

Well its D-Day as far as the craft fair goes tomorrow, had one more try at setting it up, thi time with the stand for pendants and some swanky stars with price info on made by SMBO.

Its all packed up in the car now with a couple of garden loungers and a big brolly :lol: (the event is outdoor).

 

[Bodrighy]

I bet the mushrooms sell olut first and the crotch bowls get picked uo and oohed over most but don't sell so well (unless you asking a silly price for them.

Priobably too late now or you may have thought of it all ready but it's worth having a few cards to give people with phone number etc. You may well get a few people asking if you can make 6 door knobs or a couple of stair spindles Best of luck and remember that 90% of the people there can't turn and those that can are friends :lol:
I like the 'Please feel free to touch' sign

Pete

 

[wizer]

Looks good. If I was being critical I might say that it looks a little cluttered. Perhaps pick a selection of your favs and then when they sell like hot cakes, replace them on the table.

 

[johnny.t.]

Fair point Wizer, I'll see about leaving a few pieces off to make it look better,we're going about an hour and a half before it starts so should have plenty of fiddling time.

Pete the sign says ' feel free to ' 'touch' 'browse' and 'ask quesions'.

The pricing was difficult, I've not gone too high( I don't think) for example those crotch bowl are at £15 each, pendants at £3,goblets £8,platters £10 the big walnut bowl I made yesterday(right corner) is the highest priced at £20.

Sound about right? I thought being not too greedy on this occasion might clear up some of my older pieces and increase the chances of a sale.