Mascotts - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

twistinwood · 10-21-2009, 09:06 PM

So to be nice to a friends kid I made their school mascott out of wood. It was such at hit I had to make a couple more and I keep getting more request but I am board of the bulldog and hate to keep giving them away, expecially to people I don't know. I have no idea how much to sell them for. I also did this wildcat for my daughter but its not quit right. So I am thinking for the kids in my family doing the schools mascot. I think they tuned out ok.

saw dust · 10-21-2009, 10:19 PM

They look very good, it is no wonder they are desired, especially when they are free. How long does it take to make one how much do the supplies cost you, and do you really want to keep making them these are some of the factors you have to consider when you decide what you charge. If you don't want to make a bunch of them but don't want to tell people no, charge more, don't mind making them, cover your cost plus a bit for your time. Just my thoughts. saw dust

wood-n-things · 10-21-2009, 11:05 PM

If they sell too fast the price is to low...One thing to consider, if you start selling them is are these copyright protected mascot logo's..I;ll bet if you check you will find out the schools own the rights to the logos and you really should request written permission to duplicate them for sale.

parrot lover · 10-21-2009, 11:41 PM

They look great. I love the colors...

marshall · 10-21-2009, 11:44 PM

Not a thing wrong with these , very appealing for sure ............

KtownScroller · 10-22-2009, 12:13 AM

Nice work! Don't do em for free. Everyone wants one when it's free. Charge at least $15 for each one. As far as the copyright goes, just don't sell too many.

Haggard3230 · 10-22-2009, 12:47 AM

Nice work and be careful of the copyright thingy.

texaswoodworker · 10-22-2009, 12:52 AM

They look great twistinwood. I'd sell them for around 20 or 30 dollars each (depending on how long it takes you to make them). Maybe more.

twistinwood · 10-22-2009, 06:00 PM

They only take about 1.5 hours to cut and paint and a half hour to assemble. so not very long. The wood I usually get from peoples trash, old tables, shelves, just junk. I am on a budget like everyone. I am going to make one or two for the school systems silent auction, should help with copyright laws a little. Their are different looking than the original mascott, if that helps get away from copyright laws. I think I remember a art teacher telling me if its different its not a copy. He also said their are no new Ideas just different ways to see the idea. So I dont know. I really just drew what I saw, not tracing or anything. I sure am glad you guys thought they were neat. Hard to tell from freinds and family. Heck you should see the ashtray I made my mom in second grade and it the best piece of art ever (-: I got one from my kid and I love it, its not a ashtray anymore they are candy dishes..

Bob C · 10-22-2009, 06:11 PM

I really like the way the bull dogs are inset with the colored frame. I have never seen this before and know I will be trying it on something.
I agree with what many have mention about getting, but really probably buying the rights for the logo. I live in the NW and have been told that one school wants 10 grand for the right to use there logo.
I don't know if you would get in trouble for giving them away or not, but put me on your list for the BullDog in orange please.
Nice work and good luck.
Bob C

10-21-2009, 11:05 PM	#3
wood-n-things Behave Yourself..I can't. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Right here ---silly Posts: 4,471 Blog Entries: 1	If they sell too fast the price is to low...One thing to consider, if you start selling them is are these copyright protected mascot logo's..I;ll bet if you check you will find out the schools own the rights to the logos and you really should request written permission to duplicate them for sale. __________________ The Mike One of them anyway. Don't be so open-minded. Your brains will fall out!

10-21-2009, 11:44 PM	#5
marshall Just love Being Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Jonesboro AR Posts: 2,112	Not a thing wrong with these , very appealing for sure ............ __________________ Usually busier than a cat in a sandbox !!!!!!!!!!! { Dewalt 788 only }

10-22-2009, 12:13 AM	#6
KtownScroller So much better :) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: PA Posts: 2,662	Nice work! Don't do em for free. Everyone wants one when it's free. Charge at least $15 for each one. As far as the copyright goes, just don't sell too many. __________________ - Rick

10-22-2009, 12:47 AM	#7
Haggard3230 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Riverton, KS on Route 66 Posts: 2,714	Nice work and be careful of the copyright thingy. __________________ Merle SSG US Army Retired. merlehobbs@yahoo.com

10-22-2009, 12:52 AM	#8
texaswoodworker Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Reno Texas Posts: 254	They look great twistinwood. I'd sell them for around 20 or 30 dollars each (depending on how long it takes you to make them). Maybe more. __________________ Aaron

10-21-2009, 10:19 PM	#2
saw dust Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 623	They look very good, it is no wonder they are desired, especially when they are free. How long does it take to make one how much do the supplies cost you, and do you really want to keep making them these are some of the factors you have to consider when you decide what you charge. If you don't want to make a bunch of them but don't want to tell people no, charge more, don't mind making them, cover your cost plus a bit for your time. Just my thoughts. saw dust

10-21-2009, 11:41 PM	#4
parrot lover Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 184	They look great. I love the colors...

10-22-2009, 06:00 PM	#9
twistinwood Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 14	They only take about 1.5 hours to cut and paint and a half hour to assemble. so not very long. The wood I usually get from peoples trash, old tables, shelves, just junk. I am on a budget like everyone. I am going to make one or two for the school systems silent auction, should help with copyright laws a little. Their are different looking than the original mascott, if that helps get away from copyright laws. I think I remember a art teacher telling me if its different its not a copy. He also said their are no new Ideas just different ways to see the idea. So I dont know. I really just drew what I saw, not tracing or anything. I sure am glad you guys thought they were neat. Hard to tell from freinds and family. Heck you should see the ashtray I made my mom in second grade and it the best piece of art ever (-: I got one from my kid and I love it, its not a ashtray anymore they are candy dishes..

10-22-2009, 06:11 PM	#10
Bob C Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 18	I really like the way the bull dogs are inset with the colored frame. I have never seen this before and know I will be trying it on something. I agree with what many have mention about getting, but really probably buying the rights for the logo. I live in the NW and have been told that one school wants 10 grand for the right to use there logo. I don't know if you would get in trouble for giving them away or not, but put me on your list for the BullDog in orange please. Nice work and good luck. Bob C

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