Tanthathide9 Report post Posted November 3, 2012 Jan 1st is deadline I need some quick project ideas for a ranch rodeo donation I was asked this evening and it would be my first project of this nature any help would be great Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EquusCustomLeathers Report post Posted November 3, 2012 What kind of a budget are you thinking about? Are they looking for trophy type stuff, or gifts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tanthathide9 Report post Posted November 3, 2012 Well considering my level of craftsmanship it's not gonna be a wall hanger by any means haha it's to be donated for auction so i guess whoever bids on it all proceeds go to winner I'm not sure...but it's an auction item is what I'm asked to make if that helps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EquusCustomLeathers Report post Posted November 3, 2012 Well considering my level of craftsmanship it's not gonna be a wall hanger by any means haha it's to be donated for auction so i guess whoever bids on it all proceeds go to winner I'm not sure...but it's an auction item is what I'm asked to make if that helps Well, I go to a lot of rodeos, and a lot of auctions so I have a couple of ideas for you. I believe that women tend to spend more $ at auctions than men do, so you may want to lean more towards "girly" type work. Bling belts are very popular around here, and are relatively easy to make. Quality leather with a good dye job, and big flashy conchos or flatback gemstones in a pattern on them is really nice. I also just received a pattern for a Stirrup handbag that would be perfect for that. I really like those, and it fits the theme perfectly. My "level of craftmanship" isn't great yet either, but I have sold quite a few bling belts, and people love them:) Hope that helps. Zina Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David8386 Report post Posted November 3, 2012 I would stay in your comfort zone of projects, I agree with Zina with the bling and women spending the most but, stay with where you are comfortable and can do the best work. A lot of people are going to see it even if they don' t bid on it, so make sure your mark and name is on it. Good luck and show us what you decide on. David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tanthathide9 Report post Posted November 3, 2012 If that was my line of work boy those sure are great ideas all I do is braided work. But I may get a buddy to do something also haha like u said a lot of people will see this and I think it's a good opportunity for him since he's a little more seasoned thanks everyone for the advice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David8386 Report post Posted November 4, 2012 Well then braid something. There are a lot of things you can braid for that auction. Notice I said you, I can't braid to save my life. It is on my list of things to learn just not yet. David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tanthathide9 Report post Posted November 4, 2012 Yeah but what? That's the dilemma what can bring money and sell from both genders I've been primarily making knife scabbards I've yet to dabble in anything else Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David8386 Report post Posted November 4, 2012 Hat bands? Quirts? Key chain? I really don' have a clue. I tried to braid a key chain a while back using the book, I figured I would start on that and work my way up to a quirt, I had to go to hobby lobby to get the plastic lace with the foam guide before I could figure out a simple 4 strand square braid. Good luck David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcsaddles Report post Posted November 6, 2012 Braid a belt. 10 strand with two 1" brass rings as the buckle like the Aussies make. They are easy to braid, don't take a lot of time and will work for both men and women. PM me if you want some ideas on different patterns. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brycew74 Report post Posted November 7, 2012 you might braid up some wild rag slides quick and easy to make and you can experiment with lots of different buttons while your at it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tanthathide9 Report post Posted November 7, 2012 Fantastic ideas, I'm also experimenting with different things to dye my rawhide with I'd like to stick with natural ways of dying them ie: purple onions, beets, etc rather than the rit dyes I like to do things the old fashion way Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
