Interesting to compare, obviously the sharpness of some lines is gone and some shapes changed. But in general, it's OK. If I make it a cushion cover (haven't decided yet) I'll felt it more.
Showing posts with label felted cushion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label felted cushion. Show all posts
Friday, 20 January 2017
Poppy Picture
Have felted large panel with poppies. The first picture shows just a layout, the second one - felted.
Interesting to compare, obviously the sharpness of some lines is gone and some shapes changed. But in general, it's OK. If I make it a cushion cover (haven't decided yet) I'll felt it more.
Interesting to compare, obviously the sharpness of some lines is gone and some shapes changed. But in general, it's OK. If I make it a cushion cover (haven't decided yet) I'll felt it more.
Wednesday, 16 November 2016
What is a good fair?
Just before my largest craft fair of the year I started to ponder on the subject :) Why I need a fair at all and what is a good one?
At first it's of course fun and excitement! Meeting people, getting their reaction, making new acquaintances or friends (even better).
But from practical point of view? What's in it for me?
- I could sell things which I do not sell through Internet. They are bulky or heavy like pictures and cushions or I do not know how advertise them properly like fish. I still want to make them and the fairs provide opportunities of sales.
- Felt is difficult media, it's much easier to sell in real.
- Not only to sell but to attract attention of "important" people like those who run shops, galleries and other craft events. You may not even know about them and it could be more difficult to get into uninvited.
- Spread the word about yourself especially if you make something unusual. I become known as "a fish lady" :)!
- Advertise your classes if you teach. I've got one fantastic student for the fish course!
All these points above may be hard to estimate in money equivalent so let's talk profit!
What fair is good in profits? How to calculate it?
1. Put all the expenses together. Everyone could get it different and it very much depends on the particular fair, but general points are: - the cost of the stand.
- if the fair is far away - the traveling and accommodation cost. In my case I need to include the cost of my husband's day away of job because I do not drive and anyway I need his help for a large shows.
- comparing to Internet sale there are extra expenses for staging the stand. They could be one-off (table covers) or regular like extra packaging.
2. Put your sale profit together.
3. Now it's a tricky one. I know a lot of people consider a fair to be a successful one if #2 is more than #1. Not exactly.
I do sell through Internet and in a real shop. If I was to sell there (not at fairs) I would avoid all expenses #1 but will lose 35-40% of commissions. So I deduct say 30% of my profits #2, then deduct expenses of #1. If the result is more then zero I am in profit! How much it's to everyone to decide!
To finish on a lighter note I'll show one of a few cushions ready for the fair. Hope to sell it and make some profit :)!
At first it's of course fun and excitement! Meeting people, getting their reaction, making new acquaintances or friends (even better).
But from practical point of view? What's in it for me?
- I could sell things which I do not sell through Internet. They are bulky or heavy like pictures and cushions or I do not know how advertise them properly like fish. I still want to make them and the fairs provide opportunities of sales.
- Felt is difficult media, it's much easier to sell in real.
- Not only to sell but to attract attention of "important" people like those who run shops, galleries and other craft events. You may not even know about them and it could be more difficult to get into uninvited.
- Spread the word about yourself especially if you make something unusual. I become known as "a fish lady" :)!
- Advertise your classes if you teach. I've got one fantastic student for the fish course!
All these points above may be hard to estimate in money equivalent so let's talk profit!
What fair is good in profits? How to calculate it?
1. Put all the expenses together. Everyone could get it different and it very much depends on the particular fair, but general points are: - the cost of the stand.
- if the fair is far away - the traveling and accommodation cost. In my case I need to include the cost of my husband's day away of job because I do not drive and anyway I need his help for a large shows.
- comparing to Internet sale there are extra expenses for staging the stand. They could be one-off (table covers) or regular like extra packaging.
2. Put your sale profit together.
3. Now it's a tricky one. I know a lot of people consider a fair to be a successful one if #2 is more than #1. Not exactly.
I do sell through Internet and in a real shop. If I was to sell there (not at fairs) I would avoid all expenses #1 but will lose 35-40% of commissions. So I deduct say 30% of my profits #2, then deduct expenses of #1. If the result is more then zero I am in profit! How much it's to everyone to decide!
To finish on a lighter note I'll show one of a few cushions ready for the fair. Hope to sell it and make some profit :)!
Thursday, 16 April 2015
Cushion at last!
I was thinking about making a proper cushion cover with floral design in "watercolour" technique for a long time - choosing design and fabric, planing details... Here we are at last:
I wanted it to be a seamless one but it didn't happen this time, I stitched it as an envelope.
To keep it thin and firm I use a cotton scrim as a lining, then a a thin layer of wool and a "watercolour" of sunflowers on the front and two pieces of silk blend on the back of cushion. Everything comes together nicely and I'm quite happy with the result.
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| Felted cushion with floral design |
Tuesday, 14 October 2014
Fish?..Toad?..
I'm keep playing with surface design techniques. Now it's fish shaped cushion with very peculiar eyes! They make it look like a toad actually...
This is how it's bottom look. Both top and bottom are nuno felt with silk fabric to reduce pilling.
Sorry for the quality of the pictures! The weather here is just foul!
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| Fish Cushion |
This is how it's bottom look. Both top and bottom are nuno felt with silk fabric to reduce pilling.
And a close-up of the eye!
Sorry for the quality of the pictures! The weather here is just foul!
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
Ray Fish
This is my second cushion, as a Ray Fish!
Very much the same technique and the same resist:
Very much the same technique and the same resist:
Monday, 16 June 2014
Very Fishy Cushion
I wanted to make a cushion for ages! What stops me - details mainly. What shape and size, how to deal with opening and so on... But eventually I am there!
It's circular inside with solid fins. Wool is merino mainly but of different grades and quality (all my leftovers used!), silk noil in circular details, merino/silk blend on fins, piece of dark blue silk fabrik on the top (to reduce pilling).
These pictures are to show the size. It's approx.32cm x 32 cm without fins and tail:
This is the bottom and how I dealt with opening - 3 large snaps.
The weight is 130 g.
I like it and am going to make more! Watch this place!
It's circular inside with solid fins. Wool is merino mainly but of different grades and quality (all my leftovers used!), silk noil in circular details, merino/silk blend on fins, piece of dark blue silk fabrik on the top (to reduce pilling).
These pictures are to show the size. It's approx.32cm x 32 cm without fins and tail:
This is the bottom and how I dealt with opening - 3 large snaps.
The weight is 130 g.
I like it and am going to make more! Watch this place!
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