heppnerguy Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 My daughter, Theresa, is trying to get me to do a craft show with her this year. Most of you already know that I do not do craft shows, but she will not take no for an answer. so I am cutting some patterns for consideration. Since I do not enter these shows, I have no idea what will sell. I cut this Sue Mey pattern today to show her, tomorrow. My wife suggested that I not put a backer board on these.. My question is,,,,,,is this an item worth cutting for such and event ? and do I put a backer board on it or not ? Dick heppnerguy Falcon, Old Joe, amazingkevin and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Dick, that is a perfect example of what you should be cutting for crafts sales. I've cut this pattern a few times, I stack cut 4 of them at a time. They were great sellers for me, I had a hard time keeping up to demand for them. I did put a backer on the ones I made, it made them look more complete and they looked better. I sold the ones I made for $25.00 each. They were made out of 1/8"bb plywood for the backer, and 1/8" mahogany for the face these ones I didn't paint. The best sellers for me, were the ones I made with mirror backers. If you make them out of contrasting woods, you don't need to use any paint. Len heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 It looks real delicate. I think it might need a backer board. If I was cutting this, I would of cut the backer at the same time so it will fit exactly to the piece. If it's not as delicate as it looks, you will get by without a backer. heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Dick that is great. Lovely cutting. Add a little colorful christmas type ribbon and you have a wonderful ornament. If you have a couple of different ones you might think of cutting small groups. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Dick, Why not give the craft show a try? They can be tiring but I'm sure you will enjoy it and people will love your work so you have nothing to lose! Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 My daughter, Theresa, is trying to get me to do a craft show with her this year. Most of you already know that I do not do craft shows, but she will not take no for an answer. so I am cutting some patterns for consideration. Since I do not enter these shows, I have no idea what will sell. I cut this Sue Mey pattern today to show her, tomorrow. My wife suggested that I not put a backer board on these.. My question is,,,,,,is this an item worth cutting for such and event ? and do I put a backer board on it or not ? Dick heppnerguy she just want friendly competition with you,Now that she's top gun in your shop,lol country girl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loskoppie Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 I can't say if it would sell or not different people. But I like and will like to see how it goes. heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Dick the ornament will be perfect .As for backer boards,I would,You don't want any damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 i do a lot of the tree ornaments and one year didn't sell many so I put glitter glue on them different colours sold loads it's the Christmas glitter they like. Roly heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab4 Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Hi Dick: Dan (dgman) said it best - go back to post # 3 Don't you ever ask us again for our opinion after SWMBO told you what she thought You trying to start a war???...............LOL.............just kidding!!! Good luck with your pesky daughter....lol As far as the craft show, I say "GO FOR IT" you may be pleasantly surprised You'll have to figure out what sells in your area - What sells here may not be as good as where you are. Looks like you're on the right track Fab4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Dick, It sounds to me like your daughter has you wrapped around her finger like mine has. Impossible to say no. I have been doing a Farmers Market every Saturday since the middle of May. I totally love doing it. It is so hard to know what is going to sell. One week sports and the next week not. I try to have a good variety to try to appeal to a wide spectrum. The sweat spot for me is between $20 and $30. Have fun with it. dave heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Dick, I have not done any craft shows either, but I think that cutting will sell,and iwould put a backer on it for support ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 that's very nice, I think I'd put a backer on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Shipman Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 I think (with my very limited experience) that it needs a backer. Although I will differ from most other opinions and say that you should paint the backer a med. to darker blue and keep the cutting a lighter color. That way it will look like a dusk/night snow scene. heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonewolf Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Great work Richard. It looks like it would sell to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Dick, where is that craft show? Your work will sell. If the show is in this area; i will check it out too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 I would cut several, put backers on some, maybe different colors. try acrylic on one or two and leave some without. Now, get busy on it. Darn daughters anyway, always wanting you to work. When I go see my daughter she has a list of projects for me. She thinks keeping me busy is good. What is wrong with her?? Fab4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 I vote for a backer. If a customer picks it up and breaks it then you lose. Have a great time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted September 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Thanks everyone for your comments and suggestions. I appreciate it a lot. I talked with my daughter and she is willing to do the finish work if I do the cutting this works for me Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 People will love these and there a few Christmas Bells that Sue Mey sells. Don't worry you will do fine. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Nice work dick as for the craft shows i cant help you because i never did one sa such.our local fire department does a bake/craft/flee market all in one every year.they rent the tables to people who want one for $5 so not to bad price wise.i went there once and that was enough of that for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Thanks everyone for your comments and suggestions. I appreciate it a lot. I talked with my daughter and she is willing to do the finish work if I do the cutting this works for me Dick heppnerguy Sounds like a win-win all around. Did you work out the "split" on the profits though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankorona Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Very nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkey Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 I see a craft show in your near future. You know you can't say no to your daughter. Hope you both do good at the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted September 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 We came to an agreement where I will do the cutting and she will do the finishing. Her ideas differ from mine as she wants to colorized everything but I asked her to do at least half of them with only a black backer board because I really don't want to have people asking me t colorized what I do. Takes more time and I try to keep my prices reasonable. Dick Heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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