steve graber on wed 12 oct 05
certainly before going *national* you considered focusing on the primary "potter" towns first... ~ or at least the populated areas.
and to sell to a big distibuter verses direct sales helps your overall order qty & shipping...
see ya
steve
Robert Fida wrote:
Thanks for your input Steve. My production costs to set up are under
$5000. However, it's the national advertising the will be expensive. I am
willing to spend the capitol if the concept is feasible for a business plan.
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Robert Fida on wed 12 oct 05
I have hundreds of classical and highly detailed sprigg molds. I am
considering manufacturing the molds and offering them to all, at a very
reasonable prices. I also plan on sculpting more. The molds will be made
out of silicone. Your can use a talc powder release. One mold can produce
thousands of spriggs. You can adorn pottery, architectural work and more.
Go here to view a few spriggs you can create:
http://www.robertfida.com/images/Sprigg Molds/sprigg_molds.htm
My question to all is, do you think a market would exist for the sprigg
molds? Before I invest in silicone rubber and set up production, I want to
get your opinions.
My wife and I have been very sucessful selling pottery adorned with
spriggs, using the same sprigg molds and process I wish to offer to all.
Do you think a market exists for detailed sprigg molds?
I am a sculptor. You can view my site at RobertFida.com
Thank you,
Robert Fida
Robert Fida on wed 12 oct 05
Correction for the URL to view spriggs:
http://www.robertfida.com/images/SpriggMolds/sprigg_molds.htm
Stephanie Coleman on wed 12 oct 05
Robert, your link did not work.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Fida"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 10:06 AM
Subject: Sprigg Molds, Your opinions needed.
>I have hundreds of classical and highly detailed sprigg molds. I am
> considering manufacturing the molds and offering them to all, at a very
> reasonable prices. I also plan on sculpting more. The molds will be made
> out of silicone. Your can use a talc powder release. One mold can
> produce
> thousands of spriggs. You can adorn pottery, architectural work and more.
> Go here to view a few spriggs you can create:
>
> http://www.robertfida.com/images/Sprigg Molds/sprigg_molds.htm
>
> My question to all is, do you think a market would exist for the sprigg
> molds? Before I invest in silicone rubber and set up production, I want
> to
> get your opinions.
>
> My wife and I have been very sucessful selling pottery adorned with
> spriggs, using the same sprigg molds and process I wish to offer to all.
> Do you think a market exists for detailed sprigg molds?
>
> I am a sculptor. You can view my site at RobertFida.com
>
> Thank you,
> Robert Fida
>
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steve graber on wed 12 oct 05
very good question - i took have some texture tool products (rolette wheels) i use & have wondered what kind of market would exist.
potters are a resourceful lot & can create many of the tools we could otherwise produce. so i wonder if anyone would buy the tool or exploit the idea & make their own?
your manufacturing process is, or should be, pretty simple so the investment to try selling them should be small.
meanwhile, i know more or less for example what the tooling for the Giffen Grip must have cost so i am very cautious of going into production with tools that are fun & useful for pottery but that require a good number of sales to break even.
see ya
steve
Robert Fida wrote:I have hundreds of classical and highly detailed sprigg molds. I am
considering manufacturing the molds and offering them to all, at a very
reasonable prices. I also plan on sculpting more. The molds will be made
out of silicone. Your can use a talc powder release. One mold can produce
thousands of spriggs. You can adorn pottery, architectural work and more.
Go here to view a few spriggs you can create:
http://www.robertfida.com/images/Sprigg Molds/sprigg_molds.htm
My question to all is, do you think a market would exist for the sprigg
molds? Before I invest in silicone rubber and set up production, I want to
get your opinions.
My wife and I have been very sucessful selling pottery adorned with
spriggs, using the same sprigg molds and process I wish to offer to all.
Do you think a market exists for detailed sprigg molds?
I am a sculptor. You can view my site at RobertFida.com
Thank you,
Robert Fida
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Robert Fida on wed 12 oct 05
Ok, It's not my day. The correct link is:
http://www.robertfida.com/sprigg_molds.htm
Robert Fida on wed 12 oct 05
Thanks for your input Steve. My production costs to set up are under
$5000. However, it's the national advertising the will be expensive. I am
willing to spend the capitol if the concept is feasible for a business plan.
Steve Slatin on wed 12 oct 05
Robert --
I like the spriggs (though I like your sculpture
better) and I suspect that there is a market for them.
I don't know how deep the market is, though. Good
luck with the business decision.
-- Steve Slatin
--- Robert Fida wrote:
> Ok, It's not my day. The correct link is:
>
> http://www.robertfida.com/sprigg_molds.htm
Steve Slatin --
Drove downtown in the rain
9:30 on a Tuesday night
Just to check out the
Late night record shop
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steve graber on wed 12 oct 05
there is a second or third market for your sprigs besides pottery.
keep that in mind with your idea to sell them.
see ya
steve
Robert Fida wrote:
Ok, It's not my day. The correct link is:
http://www.robertfida.com/sprigg_molds.htm
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Robert Fida on wed 12 oct 05
Correct Link: http://www.robertfida.com/sprigg_molds.htm
Best Regards!
Robert Fida
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----- Original Message -----
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Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 9:02 AM
Subject: Re: Sprigg Molds, Your opinions needed.
> Robert, your link did not work.
> Stephanie Coleman
> University of Phoenix Online
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> 706.467.9579
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert Fida"
> To:
> Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 10:06 AM
> Subject: Sprigg Molds, Your opinions needed.
>
>
>>I have hundreds of classical and highly detailed sprigg molds. I am
>> considering manufacturing the molds and offering them to all, at a very
>> reasonable prices. I also plan on sculpting more. The molds will be
>> made
>> out of silicone. Your can use a talc powder release. One mold can
>> produce
>> thousands of spriggs. You can adorn pottery, architectural work and
>> more.
>> Go here to view a few spriggs you can create:
>>
>> http://www.robertfida.com/images/Sprigg Molds/sprigg_molds.htm
>>
>> My question to all is, do you think a market would exist for the sprigg
>> molds? Before I invest in silicone rubber and set up production, I want
>> to
>> get your opinions.
>>
>> My wife and I have been very sucessful selling pottery adorned with
>> spriggs, using the same sprigg molds and process I wish to offer to all.
>> Do you think a market exists for detailed sprigg molds?
>>
>> I am a sculptor. You can view my site at RobertFida.com
>>
>> Thank you,
>> Robert Fida
>>
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>> melpots@pclink.com.
>
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Robert Fida on thu 13 oct 05
Thanks buddy! Good info. I wish I could put everyone here on the board of
directors.
Chris Campbell on thu 13 oct 05
Robert -
In my opinion you have the foundation
of a nice little business.
Since many potters are not familiar with
the process, your first job should be an
instruction/information video.
"How to use sprigs"
I would offer beginner packages of
'x' number of sprigs and a video.
The video increases their chances of
success using the sprigs and will
translate into repeat sales for you.
Once people get used to the simple sprigs
they will move on to the more complex ones.
I think you could start by advertising
in the back of several pottery magazines.
Maybe offer workshops?
Let your business grow rather than hit the
market full out.
Good Luck
Chris Campbell - in North Carolina - it's all good!!
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