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Title: Spring Fair. What to sell?
Post by: Dawie on February 24, 2012, 02:16:18 am

Hi guys/gals
I am checking my stock and am planning on making lots of sawdust, as most stock is winter stuff. Now before I start making a lot of dust, I would like to hear your ideas on what you think would sell well at a Spring Fair. I plan on making bird whirligigs, just ordered some garden critter patterns, also thought of Steve's potplant holder and maybe some coasters for outside use with fruit figures.
Any ideas welcome. It's an all day fair which is a first to me, so I want to make simple yet saleable nice stuff. Any tips, suggestions welcome.
David 

Title: Re: Spring Fair. What to sell?
Post by: Marcellarius on February 24, 2012, 02:38:05 am

Hi David,
look here:

http://www.scrollsawer.com/patterns/fretwork-easter-ornaments.html

a few years ago I made the bunny it's great.
people like it!

Title: Re: Spring Fair. What to sell?
Post by: Dawie on February 24, 2012, 02:56:14 am

Thanks Marcel,
When I saw this pattern, I realized I have it somewhere. Will make some. What did you sell them for?
David

Title: Re: Spring Fair. What to sell?
Post by: Marcellarius on February 25, 2012, 03:25:14 am

Sorry David, 
i don't sell......  :(
I only make giveaways  ;)

it's two pieces an quit a few holes, so I guess I would ask at least ?5,00

Title: Re: Spring Fair. What to sell?
Post by: Dawie on February 25, 2012, 06:44:49 am

 ;D Forgot! Must be getting old  :P.
Thanks anyway.
David

Title: Re: Spring Fair. What to sell?
Post by: chelcass on February 25, 2012, 01:45:24 pm

Windchimes are alway popular.  Garden Flowers painted bright colors, ducks and chickens for the garden.  Welcome signs (various numbers to hang on the bottom of the sign). Hummingbirds are always popular also.  Anything Spring or summer related.  People like to put stuff out in the yard and flower beds.
Hope this helps


!
Chelcass

Title: Re: Spring Fair. What to sell?
Post by: GrayBeard on February 25, 2012, 02:27:51 pm

Make some "springs" and sell them!

<bg>

~~~GB~~~

Title: Re: Spring Fair. What to sell?
Post by: Keefie on February 25, 2012, 03:16:43 pm

"Coil" or "Leaf" springs  GB ?? ;D ;D

Title: Re: Spring Fair. What to sell?
Post by: Dawie on February 25, 2012, 04:10:48 pm

Quote from: GrayBeard on February 25, 2012, 02:27:51 pm

Make some "springs" and sell them!

<bg>

~~~GB~~~

 ;D Thanks GB, would never have thought of that myself  :P
David

Title: Re: Spring Fair. What to sell?
Post by: GrayBeard on February 25, 2012, 08:08:48 pm

If you do 'leaf Springs" the customers may 'leaf them on your table'!!!!!!!!

~~~GB~~~

Title: Re: Spring Fair. What to sell?
Post by: Keefie on February 26, 2012, 03:35:26 am

But they might Re coil away from the others  (sorry that was bad  ;D)

Title: Re: Spring Fair. What to sell?
Post by: Dawie on February 26, 2012, 07:48:36 am

I am always amazed at how a post can change it's course by one remark. I think that is one of the reasons I love this place. Always time for a punt at the appropriate time and support when one needs it.
Just a great place to be.

David