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Scrollsaw030585 · 03-01-2009, 05:30 PM

Hey Everyone

got a show coming up and I was wondering if there are particular types of cuttings that sell better than others. I already have some patriotic stuff, but what else ? Heres what I was thinking of making and you guys can help me decide thanks,

1. Patriotic - Sept. 11th Badges
2. Military - Navy Emblems
3. Lighthouse Potraits
4. Famous People Portraits - Obama (Almost Finished)

anything else anyone can think of ? Was going to do some ornaments but the show is in April so I don't know how well they would sell.

tony coleman · 03-01-2009, 05:52 PM

well,if we all knew the answer to that we would all be doing it.
in this current economic climate it,s hard to know what people are willing to spend there hard earned money on.

Steviegwood · 03-01-2009, 06:07 PM

If your show is before Easter maybe a few things in that theme & don,t forget that Mother's day will be the following month so you might want something for that. Some things historic or famous to your area may be in order also. Just a few thoughts for you. Steve

Scrollsaw030585 · 03-01-2009, 06:29 PM

Steve April 18th,

wood-n-things · 03-01-2009, 08:49 PM

Animals..wolves and Elvis and John Wayne usually sell. Don't forget about the inexpensive "hugs" and Christinas garden stakes may be a big hit this time of year...

Have a variety of items and a variety of price points. Each area is unique unto itself. One item may sell well here while in your area not so much. Trial and error.
Don't forget to have some business cards (you may be surprised who may look you up later but can't afford to buy today) and a suggestion/Idea book.

merry · 03-01-2009, 09:40 PM

I allways have pretty good luck out of animals horses wolfs bears
dogs eagles elvis and many other movie stars.each area of the country has different taste in what they will buy. you never know
what people are looking for like they all say trial error.
good luck merry

Scrollsaw030585 · 03-03-2009, 07:19 PM

thanks everyone heres an update.

I got the Obama Portrait finished.
Three Ships sailing in ovals
Couple lighthouses,
Some ornaments and trivets,
Patriotic Ribbons - God Bless America
Sept 11th - Badges (New York skyline)

Scrollsaw030585 · 03-03-2009, 07:20 PM

How many of each item should be made ?

03-01-2009, 05:30 PM	#1
Scrollsaw030585 MAKING SAWDUST Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 112	What Sells What doesnt Hey Everyone got a show coming up and I was wondering if there are particular types of cuttings that sell better than others. I already have some patriotic stuff, but what else ? Heres what I was thinking of making and you guys can help me decide thanks, 1. Patriotic - Sept. 11th Badges 2. Military - Navy Emblems 3. Lighthouse Potraits 4. Famous People Portraits - Obama (Almost Finished) anything else anyone can think of ? Was going to do some ornaments but the show is in April so I don't know how well they would sell.

03-01-2009, 05:52 PM	#2
tony coleman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: ireland Posts: 1,133	well,if we all knew the answer to that we would all be doing it. in this current economic climate it,s hard to know what people are willing to spend there hard earned money on. __________________ not doing much and busy doing it http://www.customcutz4you.webs.com/

03-01-2009, 06:07 PM	#3
Steviegwood Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arthur, WV Posts: 2,158	If your show is before Easter maybe a few things in that theme & don,t forget that Mother's day will be the following month so you might want something for that. Some things historic or famous to your area may be in order also. Just a few thoughts for you. Steve __________________ If This HillBilly Can't Fix it Then it Ain't Broke!!! My Gallery steve03@frontiernet.net

03-01-2009, 08:49 PM	#5
wood-n-things Behave Yourself..I can't. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hamilton, Montana Posts: 8,205 Blog Entries: 1	Animals..wolves and Elvis and John Wayne usually sell. Don't forget about the inexpensive "hugs" and Christinas garden stakes may be a big hit this time of year... Have a variety of items and a variety of price points. Each area is unique unto itself. One item may sell well here while in your area not so much. Trial and error. Don't forget to have some business cards (you may be surprised who may look you up later but can't afford to buy today) and a suggestion/Idea book. __________________ The Mike There's nothing wrong with revenge - it's the best way to get even ! - Archie Bunker Mike's Wood-n-Things Festival Network Online Find Craft Shows in Your Area & Nationally Click here

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03-01-2009, 06:29 PM	#4
Scrollsaw030585 MAKING SAWDUST Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 112	Steve April 18th,

03-01-2009, 09:40 PM	#6
merry Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 376	I allways have pretty good luck out of animals horses wolfs bears dogs eagles elvis and many other movie stars.each area of the country has different taste in what they will buy. you never know what people are looking for like they all say trial error. good luck merry

03-03-2009, 07:19 PM	#7
Scrollsaw030585 MAKING SAWDUST Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 112	thanks everyone heres an update. I got the Obama Portrait finished. Three Ships sailing in ovals Couple lighthouses, Some ornaments and trivets, Patriotic Ribbons - God Bless America Sept 11th - Badges (New York skyline)

03-03-2009, 07:20 PM	#8
Scrollsaw030585 MAKING SAWDUST Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 112	How many of each item should be made ?