Iguanadon Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 (edited) I thought I'd get a new banner for 2019. 2.5' x 8' for the back of my tent. I wanted to emphasize the fact that no computers, lasers, etc are used. Even though I have INDIVIDUALLY HAND CUT on my banners, it didn't really click. What do you think? Old banner with Elephant on it, new banner with Dragon on it. Edited April 11, 2019 by Iguanadon Wizard of Oz, Falcon, TripleJScroller and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McDonald Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 Looks great. Great idea on answering the computer questions up front. John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 I like the 'new' one, it makes it very clear what you do and is not open to 'interpretation'. Brilliant. John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 You mean you didn't at least use the Pegas saw and help promote Pegas? LOL I think the new banner is a better way to go.. you should have used the Pegas saw though, LOL.. but probably more people relate to the DeWalt more.. John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted April 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 Just now, kmmcrafts said: You mean you didn't at least use the Pegas saw and help promote Pegas? LOL I think the new banner is a better way to go.. you should have used the Pegas saw though, LOL.. but probably more people relate to the DeWalt more.. I thought about snapping a new photo with the new saw... but this one works well and amazingly when I hold an actual blade up to the banner to show folks where it goes, it's probably darn near 100% life size. I didn't want to screw with it. LOL kmmcrafts, John B and meflick 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 Yes I vote for the new banner, try it a few weeks and se how the reception is, RJ John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 Looks great. Clear and concise to explain the products process . John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 My thoughts is people do not read so no matter what you put on there. They do not understand the differences. I have hand made signs on my shows too and still get asked if cut with a laser or overhear conversations where people say that it is. Do not sweat that stuff keep doing what you are doing. It will not mean any more sales. kmmcrafts, John B and meflick 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 11 minutes ago, JTTHECLOCKMAN said: My thoughts is people do not read so no matter what you put on there. They do not understand the differences. I have hand made signs on my shows too and still get asked if cut with a laser or overhear conversations where people say that it is. Do not sweat that stuff keep doing what you are doing. It will not mean any more sales. VERY TRUE... I think the photo of the saw might help a little.. but.. then.. many don't have any kind of idea what a scroll saw is a does anyway so even with the picture.. may not make a difference for some folks.. LOL John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachnlearn Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 I don't use computers, lasers or cnc to cut any of my work. Little elves come in at night and do all the work! RJF Falcon, John B, kmmcrafts and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 Nice, but I might argue about the computer - you do use it to store and print the patterns from. kmmcrafts and John B 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachnlearn Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 20 minutes ago, meflick said: Nice, but I might argue about the computer - you do use it to store and print the patterns from. I'm traditional and don't use power. I use an abacus to print patterns. RJF tomsteve and John B 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted April 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 30 minutes ago, meflick said: Nice, but I might argue about the computer - you do use it to store and print the patterns from. Only after I had acquired about 100 of Harvey's patterns... til I scanned them all I was flipping through a giant stack every time I needed a specific breed of of dog. LOL tomsteve, meflick and kmmcrafts 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachnlearn Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 4 hours ago, Iguanadon said: I thought I'd get a new banner for 2019. 2.5' x 8' for the back of my tent. I wanted to emphasize the fact that no computers, lasers, etc are used. Even though I have INDIVIDUALLY HAND CUT on my banners, it didn't really click. What do you think? Old banner with Elephant on it, new banner with Dragon on it. Aren't you suppose to scrollsaw the banner? RJF kmmcrafts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrollingforsanity Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 Nice banner Scott. It should get the customers attention grizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 3 hours ago, teachnlearn said: Aren't you suppose to scrollsaw the banner? RJF I actually had plans on doing that very thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crupiea Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 For me as a shopper, the no is basically a stop sign telling me not to buy stuff. People do not care how the stuff was cut, they just want to buy it. i would not give them a reason not to buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 I know I'm a bit late but does it have to be the elephant or the dragon? Why not one of your local designs, you know the ones with local areas scrolled on them. Just a thought it might make people stop and look. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 I like the new banner I have blade and drill bit laminated to piece of paper with the wording, Hand cut, no CNC or Lasers. Actual size of blade and drill bit. Also a photo of a scroll saw. I just show people that and it gets rather a good reaction when they see how tiny things are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 Love it.I will have to save up and do the same,It does get a little old sometimes having to tell people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 Is there no way at these shows to put up a video of you cutting the puzzles? I just wonder because this day and age with video technology and electronics etc.. seems like a screen with a video of cutting the puzzles out would be self explanatory.. I don't do shows so I don't know.. Maybe it's not possible.. I've read in the past about people bringing saws and setting up to do live demos etc.. While that's cool.. I don't find that as practical as video... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 I really doubt it will reduce the comments and questions a lot. I would go with MADE IN THE USA. kmmcrafts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted April 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 1 hour ago, kmmcrafts said: Is there no way at these shows to put up a video of you cutting the puzzles? I just wonder because this day and age with video technology and electronics etc.. seems like a screen with a video of cutting the puzzles out would be self explanatory.. I don't do shows so I don't know.. Maybe it's not possible.. I've read in the past about people bringing saws and setting up to do live demos etc.. While that's cool.. I don't find that as practical as video... Interesting idea, however most events you're limited to a 10'x10' space (unless you pay for a double sized booth) and many venues have limited access to electricity and I have found that the spaces with access to power are usually in bad locations in the overall layout of the event. I learned that the hard way and no longer ask for access to power in order to get better spots. All of my major events I don't have power. I have electricity at my weekly farmers market, but it's only 5 hours long and I'm only going to sell 20-25 puzzles a week even if I had a clown juggler on a unicycle. John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted April 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 2 hours ago, John B said: I like the new banner I have blade and drill bit laminated to piece of paper with the wording, Hand cut, no CNC or Lasers. Actual size of blade and drill bit. Also a photo of a scroll saw. I just show people that and it gets rather a good reaction when they see how tiny things are. Good thinking John, and yep, I have used blades with me to show folks and you're right the reaction is great. John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted April 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 5 hours ago, wombatie said: I know I'm a bit late but does it have to be the elephant or the dragon? Why not one of your local designs, you know the ones with local areas scrolled on them. Just a thought it might make people stop and look. Marg Hey Marg, I show a Unicorn on the front banner on my table, and up above I show a Dachshund and a Sea Turtle. I chose not to go with one of my local designs since I do shows all over the area and depending on which beach town I'm in dictates what I display. But, you have a good idea and I will think about having multiple banners in place of the Unicorn to put up based on the beach town I'm in... That could definitely grab people's attention. wombatie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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