edward Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Was wondering if anyone ever sold unframed portraits at craft shows, I have quite a bit of 8x10 and what would be a good price for them. Not sure if I will or not just getting some ideas. All portraits have edwarda felt backing, and done on 1/8" BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 I'm a little in the dark on this one. A question : Portraits of what? Are these generic like lions and tigers, dogs and cats? Famous people? Flowers. Obviously, I cannot answer your question. Except to say, Every craft show is different, depends on the affluence of the area... Nah, I keep my prices the same no matter what. Price them for what you think they are worth unless you just want the 'pleasure' of saying, " I sold one!" Sorry Edward,,, I just wanted to ramble a little before I go to bed. Good night Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Edward, sometimes a frame is worth more than the portrait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrpeteo Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 (edited) Like Larry says, it depends on the portrait. It can just be 4 easy cuts that take just a few minutes, or many cuts that take hours, from as pattern you spent time making. See below. I have used frames from the dollar store, and I grab them from wallyworld sometimes for 5 bucks. I think it makes the project look "finished" even if it's a cheapo frame. You can easily recoup the cost of the frame. Pete Edited February 22, 2014 by jrpeteo wombatie and amazingkevin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 I actually had a lady ask me to remove the portrait from the frame. She loved the work but wanted a different frame. She took it and had it framed somewhere else. Most of my portraits are sold with frames. I think it makes them look much more complete. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edward Posted February 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 I have a lot of framed portraits, I get my frames at A C More, cost only $4, actually I only have so much room to display portraits, like Dan says some people like to use there own frames. Just thinking of something different, thats all. edward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 And larry what is the same price you use for your portraits? One member likes to charge a dollar a cut hole,sounds fair to me ! and go up or down on how he relates to the portrait.Lots of things to concider,time spent ,cost of getting the wood cost of the wood,rent food basic labor machine repairs all get added in . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multifasited Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 I would like to get a buck a hole ,Dam wood eye! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Good morning Edward Haven't done a show but will be at a later date. This is my thought if you do decide to go into a show with your selection of portraits. I feel presentation is most critical. Just think, you can go from $5 to more than $50 for the same portrait just by changing the way you present it. But that's not all. If you were to take that portrait and frame it ... You have now left the world of "craft" and entered the world of "art". Since "art" sells for more than craft you should be able to more than double your asking price for the same amount of effort. What I'm trying to say here is that people have certain ideas what things are worth and it doesen't make much difference how much time or talent you put into them. All my portraits are framed and I will spend at least as much time selecting a frame as I would choosing a suit for a special occasion. As for example, a cheap plastic frame could cause a beautiful portrait of a wolf to feel like a mutt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 You can have 2 prices; framed and unframed. A lot of artists do that. I think a lot of people will want to reframe the picture when buying art so the frame compliments their current decor. However, I think the frame really adds to the finished look of the portrait. I'd buy some inexpensive (not cheap looking) black frames. It really makes the portrait pop. If you go the unframed route, look how watercolor artists and photographers package their art. They usually have a matte (probably not applicable in this scenario), the art, then a foam core backer. Everthing is slipped into a plastic pouch and taped tight against the picture. The plastic pouch is usually archival/acid free pouches specially designed for art. Make sure it looks nice. A good presentation will earn you more money for your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husker Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 (edited) I usually sell my 8 by 10 portraits from patterns that may take a few hours to cut anywhere from $25 to $35, (unframed). But have sold some pieces for $65. They took 6 to 8 hours to cut. For example the turkey sold for $65 and the deer for $30. Edited March 1, 2014 by husker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 David...Husker... That turkey sell cheep cheep. Well, maybe you stack cut it. Your rule, that turkey just looks great...at least... Well $65 is better than collecting dust. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husker Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 No hardly ever stack cut. It was requested from someone. I had no intention of cutting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 I saw a vender at a town festival that was selling yard ornaments. He seemed to have a lot of lookers but, wasn't really selling much. A short while later he put a hand painted sign out that said,"I know you can make it cheaper and I know you can make it better but, WILL YOU?"I actually think his sales volume went through the roof! Probably better than any show he had ever done before! Truth in advertisement I guess! LOLGod Bless! Spirithorse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 I THINK THEY SELL BETTER IF THEY ARE FRAMED. I GET MY FRAMES AT A GARAGE SELE IF I CAN FIND GOOD ONES, OTHER WISE I BUY THEM AT HOBBY LOBBY, THEY ARE ALWAYS ON SALE AT 50% OFF. I JUST BOUGHT 2 FOR $2.50 EACH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsN Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 I sell unframed pieces from $30-$75 depending on the complexity of the cut and whether it is a custom photo type project. That being said, I prefer to have pieces framed. I think framed pieces show better then unframed pieces, plus I am always afraid that the unframed pieces are going to break. I buy frames a size larger then the cutting and mat the pieces. I buy frames on sale from michaels, not the cheapest frames but on sale I usually get them for $15 or less. I find that displaying my work this way really kicks it in to "Art". Framed pieces I sell for around $150. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overfifty Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 (edited) Hi MrsN, 'scuse the dumb as it's still early and the caffeine hasn't kicked in yet. I'm guessing when you cut your pattern you leave enough on the 4 sides to fill the larger frame and support the matte? Thank you, Barry. (p.s. I cut my own frames) Edited March 2, 2014 by Overfifty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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