Order filled...finally

[Bill Bolen]

This is about 2 months work from cutting the logs to final buffing. I got an order from a local ladies gift shope for some vases. There are 15 here ranging in size from 12.5" down to 4.5". After getting paid I should be up to a whole 10% saved towards a Mustard Monster. At this rate I should be 82 by the time I come up with the $3K+. Most of these have been posted individualy in the last few months...Bill...

[Dean Thomas]

Good stuff. I like 'em all, but especially the nice red apple shape.

[David Christopher]

HOLY MOLY BATMAN thats a lot of vases and all of them look beautiful

[Maylon Harvey]

William,

If my math is correct, you did all them for $300?????!!!!!!!:eek::eek:

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Nice work Bill! Keep at it.

[Brian Effinger]

At this rate I should be 82 by the time I come up with the $3K+.

I don't know how old you are, but don't forget to add inflation and good old fashioned price increases. That may take you to 95 :p

[Steve Schlumpf]

Beautiful work Bill! Those are some exceptionally nice vases/hollow forms! I think it is about time you have a good heart to heart with your financial management team and get your prices increased!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Boy those are some great looking vases. Well done.

[Jim Kountz]

Sure is some nice work you did there Bill, seems like it should be worth a lot more than $300 but at least you're selling stuff, thats more than most!!

[Jim Underwood]

If the mustard monster is about $3400, 10% is obviously $340 for 15 vases. That's about $23 each.

I'd never sell one of those (especially as nice as these appear) for less than $100 each! And probably more like $150-$300 each.

You've been robbed. :mad:

[Gary Herrmann]

Very nice work Bill. Good shapes on those.

[Bill Blasic]

Bill,
If you don't receive between 1/3 and 1/2 the cost of the new lathe after they take their percentage you are way under priced. Those are some nice looking pieces.

[Jeff Nicol]

Bill, It looks like the ladies will be happy and anyone who purchases one of your vases will definitly be happy! Great job and keep up the good work! I am doing some flat work right now so my turning is on hold a bit. I am making a bunch of jewelry boxes of different sizes and wood for the art gallery and consignment shop.

Keep on spinning!!

Jeff

[Sean Troy]

This is about 2 months work from cutting
Beautiful work Bill. What drying method did you use?

[Toney Robertson]

William,

That is one nice grouping that you have there.

I agree with others that if you are only getting aprox. $300.00 then you are not getting what they are worth.

Either that or you are single and trying to make inroads with the local ladies!!! ;)

Nice job.

Toney

[Bill Bolen]

Thanks for the nice comments! Afraid most "craft" items do not go for decent money out here in the woods. I too think they are worth more than $25 to $30 each but my choice seems to be sell them at that price or store them in the shop. I would love to think $100 to $150 for something that takes sooooo much work is possible.
Sean: Most of the logs for these HF's have been cut,sealed and drying in my shop for up to 2 years. With the exception of the cedar I don't get a lot of cracking. Now with the cedar it starts to crack when I walk up to the piece with sandpaper in my hand!...Bill...

[Greg Bender]

Bill,
You should seriously consider opening an account on Ebay.It's aggravating sometimes but I believe your profit margins would increase substantially.For vases like what you are doing,I would be charging $100+ and ebay would give you access to that level.They are absolutely beautiful.
Greg

[Dave Halter]

Beautiful work! Another outlet you may look into is www.etsy.com (http://www.etsy.com). I have never bought or sold anything on the site, but it is set up for handmade items from individuals and has a woodworking section. It might be worth researching.

Dave