William's Arts / Crafts Business Blog December 2003 Archive

Opinions on Custom Orders
RAGGYDESIGNE asks: "Just wondering how you guys deal with custom orders. I did a craft show about 4 weeks ago where a girl wanted a custom quilt. She ... Read More

Monday December 29, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

How to Reduce SPAM
Good advice from the forum about reducing Spam: "Our sales department receives very little, if any Spam. It is all inquiries or sales. I would like to pass on the ... Read More

Monday December 29, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Copyright Question
DRAGONMOUSE says: "I recently started designing Celtic knotwork quilts. A few of the sample quilts I've tried for my own use were based on jewelry designs I saw online. It's ... Read More

Monday December 29, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Need Help Making Something
"RUBYREDDAWGY" asks: "Anybody know how I can do this: I am using 3/4 inch wood. Base painting it black. I am trying to put pictures on it that are basically ... Read More

Monday December 22, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Mall Shows?
Has anyone done a mall show? I am looking at some of the winter shows here in the Northeast for the winter and there are frequent mall show things. They're ... Read More

Monday December 22, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Taxes?
From the forum: "I just saw a post about taxes and counting beads. Does any one have a link to information on filing taxes for crafters, and on counting ... Read More

Monday December 22, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Packaging and Sending
From the forum: "I make yard shadows out of wood and they range in different sizes. I was wondering what is the best way to box them up to send. ... Read More

Monday December 15, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Website Traffic and Sales
Has anyone been having much success selling their crafts online on either their own or other websites? I make handcrafted notecards and have had some success but not enough to pay ... Read More

Monday December 15, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Inventory Software
"reallyrustic" asks: "I was wondering if anyone out there has found a dependable inventory program out there that isn't full of 2000 extra things that aren't needed? I would ... Read More

Monday December 15, 2003 | permalink | comments (1)

Copyright and Taxes
From the forum: "I'm thinking about crocheting blankets and hats to sell for a small profit. However I don't do my own designs to I would be taking them off ... Read More

Monday December 8, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Average Crafting Income
"LAMBERTD0" asks: "I have a background in Mechanical Engineering, and work as a mechanical designer/drafter. As such I make a good amount of money, and love what I do... ... Read More

Monday December 8, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

IL Event Success?
CLARALEECONN says: "For those in Illinois, I was just wondering what events you have found to be the most successful."

Monday December 8, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Handmade vs Handcrafted
"TRACYSCANDLE" asks: "I make gel candles. I buy everything that is involved in them, but I put them together and no 2 ever come out just alike. So, considering that ... Read More

Monday December 1, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Jurying Criteria
"CraftPromoter" says: "We have always had a list of criteria for selecting crafters for our craft show. We are planning to revise it for next year as we have ... Read More

Monday December 1, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Best Crafts To Sell?
"Sisters1" asks: "Hello. I am looking for people who know what the best selling crafts are and would be very grateful for any help..."

Monday December 1, 2003 | permalink | comments (3)