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I have some ideas for some new forms, so I am going to write them down here so I don’t forget.

Pillow vases - small pillow or box-shaped forms with holes in top for single flowers or small bunches of flowers with small stems.

Hobo bag vases - small bag-shaped vases with a ribbon around the top. I’m picturing a bag shape like a bandanna, if it was full of stuff and tied to hold the stuff in, with the cloth sort of ruffling around the top.

Incense burners - long, narrow holders, curved at one end with a hole to hold an incense stick. Maybe on little feet?

I had my first sale to the public yesterday, at the holiday craft bazaar at the local catholic church. My main goal behind going, besides recouping some of my expenses, was to see what people did and did not like, and to get a feel for my pricing.

All in all, I am happy with the results. I got a lot of feedback from people and sold a fair amount of product.

The set up:

Notes:

Keepers, make more and take to the next show:
Frog cups, definitely. Even though priced at $26 and $32, they sold well.
Soup/salad bowls
Slab vases
Tea cups, in small quantities
Tiny bowls
Tiny bowl-style spoon rests
Large bowls, colored heavy
ADD:
Traditional mugs (few)
Cups/mugs with no handles(had several requests for these)
Pillow vases
REMOVE:
White prairie-style large bowls
All plain white glazed items
Dot plates
Artistic bowls
Color mugs - there was no interest in these, and they are too time-consuming to make.
Small tea cups
I think the most important thing I learned is that when people are holiday shopping, they are looking for affordable gifts and aren’t so concerned with the artsy stuff. That completely makes sense, so I am going to concentrate on the affordable pieces for future craft shows and try to get the artsy stuff into a gallery, because I can’t not make either one.

I would also like to thank all of my friends and family who came out and supported this first effort. I would not be successful without you! XOXOXOX