Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Jun 3, 2013 14:38:23 GMT -5
Got a start on some more wood frames....Three are towards the finish stage and seven are in the fitting stage and five are in the starting stages.... Here are three frames made of "Diamond Willow",one in the front is a face design,the other two in the background are of a free hand design(a pain in the butt to work)mostly hand file them into place on fitting.. I need to get as much does as possilble now,because the rains have stopped here and the rivers are going down fast... I hear my name being called on the Willamette River,its saying "Come and hunt rocks you crazy man"...LMAO Here are the first three frames...  |
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Jun 3, 2013 14:39:49 GMT -5
Still in the raw stages,going to be alot of filing and sanding yet!!!!
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Post by helens on Jun 4, 2013 0:20:05 GMT -5
Those are great:)!!! You should sell them to 'rustic' décor stores like Cracker Barrel!!
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Jun 4, 2013 5:11:29 GMT -5
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keystonecops
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Post by keystonecops on Jun 4, 2013 9:48:19 GMT -5
Those are great:)!!! You should sell them to 'rustic' décor stores like Cracker Barrel!! Sadly Helen, we aint got cracker barrel round here. When I go back to Wyo, I make it a point to stop. Later Clyde |
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Jun 4, 2013 10:59:16 GMT -5
Those are great:)!!! You should sell them to 'rustic' décor stores like Cracker Barrel!! Was thinking of talking to my cousin Randy in Montana...Maybe I can cut a deal with him on putting them into his shop...So far its word of mouth.I do sell a few here and there and do custom work for people... As of yesterday,I pounded out 17 frames,that are in the process stages.... Some are raw pine with the bark,seasoned pine.cherry,cedar,oak,diamond willow,yellow willow,reclaimed barnwood.........If its wood,I'll use it in a frame... Thank you all for your comments... |
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Jun 4, 2013 10:59:32 GMT -5
I'm going to try and start a new idea on wood,got a pattern from my Sister In Law...Will post a pic later..
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Post by helens on Jun 4, 2013 14:18:48 GMT -5
Cracker Barrels are THE BEST!!! I love that restaurant!! And they always have a little 'shop' in the front full of candy and little 'country' type items... maybe you can make them small frames for sale:)?
People are always buying frames for pictures, yours would be perfect for any rustic decor, maybe you can sell some samples and take orders for custom sizes?
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Jun 4, 2013 16:09:39 GMT -5
I love "Cracker Barrels" too...........My first one to eat at was in Nashville,TN,than Missoula,Montana..They have two in North Dakota now,Bismarck and Fargo..
As for the frames I get $12 - $15 for the 5x7's and $18 - $20 for the 8x10's.....I just made a custom frame for my antique calender (1921 Winchester) ...Biggest one yet...
My brothers make frames too,My one brother Kay made a custom frame that was huge(barnwood)(5 foot by three foot),he sold it for $100.00............
As for putting them in a shop,I'll stick to small business,like my cousin Randy and a few others I know...
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