Sunday Open Thread

[rdb]

Not much going on here. Word of mouth business has dried up, so it looks like I'll have to do something different. It was nice for awhile, telephone calls, some Etsy sales, the bike shop sent some referals, but zippo now. I'll have to build up some inventory in this down time, and see if I can do a fair.

I've added some cheap bling to that mix, just small stuff, nothing to call artworthy, but reasonable priced for fairs, etc...maybe $25-$30 range. No sense in ordering up any handcrafted silverwork, people around here ain't like out West. Standard run of the mill silverplated conchos, and rhinestones, but they pop a little. Playing around with some stone insets on keyrings...

My photos are below. Feel free to throw yours up too...after all, it's an OPEN THREAD.

Some new links I found for your perusal:

http://www.amazingmagnets.com/index.asp?Pa...;Category=25595

http://www.craftsfaironline.com/Supplies.html

http://www.papermart.com/templates/41-0-80.htm

http://www.blueridgerags.com/index.php?cPath=41

http://www.indiana.edu/~libpres/manual/tre...bind/index.html

http://www.texasknife.com/vcom/index.php?T...ngEq1.htm~smain

So.......whatsgoinon?

[TwinOaks]

bunches of nuthin'.

Fear not, I've have lots that needs to get done...but to answer you question....nuthin'.

[Beaverslayer]

Well we got the "King of Customs" Bike show all this weekend, with Jesse James, so I'll be heading down to that with a fist full of business cards, all decked out in leather. Maybe drum up a bit more business.

Ken

[rdb]

That sounds like a good day Beaverslayer..

That area around you seems to be a jumpin place..

between the rodeos, and bike shows..You have a happening place for leatherworkers there.

[Beaverslayer]

The thriving economy really helps as well. Lots and lots of disposable income still here.

Ken

[Myriam]

No leatherwork at the moment. Too much stuff going on with work, looking up visa info, and getting ready for my move in a month. That and, wondering how the heck I'm gonna pack them big rolls of leather!

[rdb]

Sauna Tubes...best way to move leathers

[Myriam]

Sauna tubes? First time I hear that. What are they?

[rdb]

sorry sonotube! They'r ecardboard tubes for concrete. you find them at home depot and lowe's etc. They're heavy duty and 12" round in many lengths....Just tape the ends off, and the worst movers in the world wont hurt the leather.

[Ian]

Good to see you've been busy, Dave. I always think I'm going to build up some stock when things are slow, but usually end up wasting the time will useless stuff like doing laundry.

PS Sona tubes