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Cross question
« 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.

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Re: Cross question
« Reply #1 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.  

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Re: Cross question
« Reply #2 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.

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Re: Cross question
« Reply #3 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.

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Re: Cross question
« Reply #4 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.
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Re: Cross question
« Reply #5 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

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Re: Cross question
« Reply #6 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.

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Re: Cross question
« Reply #7 on: April 02, 2011, 08:34:45 am »
Thanks for the info everyone.

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Re: Cross question
« Reply #8 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.

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Re: Cross question
« Reply #9 on: April 03, 2011, 05:50:07 pm »
What size would you suggest, 1/8th or 1/4" BB for the crosses?
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Re: Cross question
« Reply #10 on: April 03, 2011, 06:51:14 pm »
I prefer the 1/4"  Just a little more heft to them.
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