I set up a booth at our local pumpkin fest festival in downtown Paris, Texas Saturday and did ok selling mostly Christmas ornaments. I sold a few other items related to halloween and did sell all 9 crosses that I made. At the end of the day (12 hrs), I had totaled $400.00. The rental space was $100.00, so, left with $300.00. I know this is not a huge successful day, but, I think the revenue will pay for more wood and blades,etc.,etc. I am not into scrolling for a business, but, wife says I need to sell enough to pay for materials! LOL Anyway, it was fun(although hard work setting up and taking down displays) and I enjoyed the fellowship with other vendors. I was the only scroll vendor and many people had never seen wood scroll work. I sold the ornaments for $4.00. I did sell a small portrait for $25.00. If it was in a metropolitan area, I would have higher prices, but, being a small town far from any large city, I thought the prices were fair. Just thought I would pass this along to newbies like me so they can see that a little of the expenses can be offset if desired.
Tony,aka,Toneman
