Pens for craft mall

[Woodchipper]

I have fourteen pens ready to go, pending approval of the owner of the craft/antique mall. He asked for some examples of my work. His concern was duplicating other vendors. A leisure stroll through the place revealed no custom pens, wood turnings of any kind. There were a few cutting boards which I see as a "standard" in craft shows, routed trays and some wood kitchen utensils. Here are some photos of that I have ready to go.

 

[Woodchipper]

Sorry that I didn't include the kit, finish and blank. This is my first time to post. Hopefully, not the last. BTW, the Slimline is maple from a cutting board and colored with a Sharpie. Suggestions are welcome. Thanks for looking.

 

[sorcerertd]

A sharpie... interesting. I have heard of that being done, but it's usually just stripes. They all look good.

 

[TonyL]

much success! jewelry stores may also be a good venue.

 

[Alchemist]

Good luck!! All look nice!

 

[Woodchipper]

Signed the agreement and got a shelf unit on the way. Been brainstorming about what to display along with the pens. G&G asked that Christmas items be out in October. Busy, busy. Been looking at some simple and cheap wood turnings by Rc Woodturing. Very simple and uses tree branches, limbs and construction lumber as 2x4s and 2x6s. Recommend looking at his videos; no banter, music or talk but his videos are self explanatory.
Alchemist, thanks for the positive remark.

 

[Alchemist]

Signed the agreement and got a shelf unit on the way. Been brainstorming about what to display along with the pens. G&G asked that Christmas items be out in October. Busy, busy. Been looking at some simple and cheap wood turnings by Rc Woodturing. Very simple and uses tree branches, limbs and construction lumber as 2x4s and 2x6s. Recommend looking at his videos; no banter, music or talk but his videos are self explanatory.
Alchemist, thanks for the positive remark.

For Christmas items... Stuff that always sells at least once are bottle stoppers, pens and ornaments. I found that wood ornaments with wood finials are well thought of and can be sold for $15-$20 bucks depending on how "skillfull" they look.

I can add some pics of the ornaments I made last year if you would like. I could also find and send you the link of the video I learned from on youtube. They are quite fun!!

 

[Alchemist]

For Christmas items... Stuff that always sells at least once are bottle stoppers, pens and ornaments. I found that wood ornaments with wood finials are well thought of and can be sold for $15-$20 bucks depending on how "skillfull" they look.

I can add some pics of the ornaments I made last year if you would like. I could also find and send you the link of the video I learned from on youtube. They are quite fun!!

I'll add, stoppers sell for around $35-$40 but I use Ruth Niles Stoppers