W.Y.
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Just finished these off this afternoon. They will be buffed on the three stage Beal buffer after the finish has cured for a couple days.
Box on left is the 2 for $1.00 battery operated Tea light from dollar store . Card on right shows 3 replacement batteries for $1.00.
Back right one has regular wax candle. All are drilled to accept either wax or electric candle.
I have found a few things that contribute to fast sale of these in my particular area.
(1) The higher the gloss the better. Satin or oiled do not sell here.
(2) Contrasting laminated wood sells better than one solid piece unless the solid piece has really spectacular grain pattern.
(3) Small ones don't seem to go very good. I find that ones under 4" diameter don't sell very well. These are 5" and I will be making more 6" ones before the craft sale season starts again.
Box on left is the 2 for $1.00 battery operated Tea light from dollar store . Card on right shows 3 replacement batteries for $1.00.
Back right one has regular wax candle. All are drilled to accept either wax or electric candle.
I have found a few things that contribute to fast sale of these in my particular area.
(1) The higher the gloss the better. Satin or oiled do not sell here.
(2) Contrasting laminated wood sells better than one solid piece unless the solid piece has really spectacular grain pattern.
(3) Small ones don't seem to go very good. I find that ones under 4" diameter don't sell very well. These are 5" and I will be making more 6" ones before the craft sale season starts again.
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Back down to the lathe 