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Title: Cross question
Post by: Paw Paw Ray on April 01, 2011, 07:47:34 am

Steve sent out a cross pattern in his email this morning.  I have never made any crosses and am wondering how well they sell at craft shows and how much you would ask for one that size.

Title: Re: Cross question
Post by: Bill P on April 01, 2011, 07:56:02 am

I'm not good with prices, and would probably sell that one from $15-$20.  I'm in Southern Oregon and have made about 20 crosses in the last two years and every time I display one it sells.  

Good luck,

Bill

Title: Re: Cross question
Post by: mrsn on April 01, 2011, 07:59:14 am

Pricing really depends on where you are, and the people. I think I would price it a little higher then Bill.

Title: Re: Cross question
Post by: dankc908 on April 01, 2011, 09:21:28 am

My question is:  Due to the fragile nature of this clock how would it look to cut it from 3/4" hardwood?  I am thinking of purpleheart or, possibly, sapele.  Any thoughts you might have would be appreciated.

Dan

Title: Re: Cross question
Post by: dunk on April 01, 2011, 12:21:37 pm

I'm going to try it out of stained BB Ply because it really looks fragile.  Crosses for me are always a good seller.  I'd say $15-20 on this one as well.

Title: Re: Cross question
Post by: edward on April 01, 2011, 01:18:19 pm

 I sell a lot of crosses at craft shows, I would say anywhere  from $18-20  which I think is a good price.  Edward

Title: Re: Cross question
Post by: julief on April 02, 2011, 06:21:39 am

I personally would not cut that one out of 3/4" purple heart.  Purple heart burns easily and that thickness would be a real b**ch.  A thinner piece with some packing tape might do it but if it burns - that one is a little too fragile to sand out the burns.

Title: Re: Cross question
Post by: Paw Paw Ray on April 02, 2011, 08:34:45 am

Thanks for the info everyone.

Title: Re: Cross question
Post by: ShadowB6 on April 03, 2011, 05:14:28 pm

I think over the years, I've probably made anywhere from 40 to 50 crosses. Made 4 more this week, and sold 2 already. I also give a lot of them away as gifts. So yes, crosses are popular.

Title: Re: Cross question
Post by: bluesuede on April 03, 2011, 05:50:07 pm

What size would you suggest, 1/8th or 1/4" BB for the crosses?
Bruce ;D

Title: Re: Cross question
Post by: dunk on April 03, 2011, 06:51:14 pm

I prefer the 1/4"  Just a little more heft to them.