koa and wenge lamp

Yes Cathy that is very nice and I am happy that you sold the lamps .
I would like to see some project in progress pics as lathe work is something I have not done much .
Elaborate on the sale ,it’s always interesting how it went and what is in demand .
Take care and stay well.

-- Kiefer 松

very cool lamp cathy you did an outstanding job

-- no matter what size job big or small do a job right or don't do it at all.

Well the sale was interesting. I didn’t know what to expect after last year’s down economy. I tried not to take too many pieces of furniture this year. My inventory at the fair included the following: lamps, jewelry boxes, urns, small boxes, a rocking chair, a pair of night stands, my entry way table with the curved legs and a gong on a stand.
I sold 6 of 11 lamps, one of the jewelry boxes, all but one of the small boxes, one of the three urns, and the rocking chair. I got four commissions from the fair, two new wholesale contacts and lots of admirers. Anytime I sell a rocking chair, I feel that I’ve hit the mark. I know that I will get a commission for another chair soon because it was wildly popular. In fact, one customer sat in the chair and proclaimed it was to be her chair. I said, “If you like this chair, you’d better buy it because it will sell.” Four hours later it was gone.
I’m still tired from the fair today, but tomorrow those commissions need to be addressed.
My assessment from speaking with other vendors is that they had gained more wholesale accounts and the individual sells were okay. I feel that the wholesalers feel that Christmas this year will be better and that accounted for their buying. We’ll see….........

-- cathyb, Hawaii, www.cathyswoodworking.com

Great lamps Cathy.
I can see how you could become attached to them. ...........but the sale is good too.
Maybe some day I’ll sell something. My house is filling up.

-- Paul M ..............If God wanted us to have fiberglass boats he would have given us fiberglass trees. http://prmdesigns.com/

Classy looking lamp !

-- Dwight - "Free legal advice available - contact Dewey, Cheetam & Howe""

Cathy, I really like this design. It is classic, and it is you. You are a superb craftsperson. Thanks for sharing this work and I am glad you had such a successful fair. The ultimate test of your art is that someone buys it. Acclaim is nice, but money spends better. I am looking forward to seeing what else you post.

-- Big Al in IN

Cathy

Very nice layered and turned lamp came out very well. Not alot of people can do turning and flat work in high quality like you do.

Well done on the selling also.

Arlin

-- It is always the right time, to do the right thing. Lovinghandsmemoryboxs.com

Love those lamps. You do some awesome work. Maybe, I said maybe one day I will be able to turn out work half as nice as yours. Glad to hear about your success at the shows. That is something I am looking in to.
Going to add you to my buddy so I can keep up with your future work. Hope that’s okay.

-- Tom Godfrey Landrum South Carolina (tom@thcww.com)

Tom I would be honored to be a buddy of yours. :)

-- cathyb, Hawaii, www.cathyswoodworking.com

Cathy, wonderful lamps.

Agree with Boxguy, if people put their money where their mouth is, is just because they find value. And indeed it has.

-- Back home. Fernando

I still hate you for having that much access to Koa wood, but you sure do nice work! Keep it up.

-- Mother Nature created it, I just assemble it. - It's not ability that we often lack, but the patience to use our ability

Actually my main pile is dramatically reduced to about 150 bf. I’ve called around today to replenish my supply as quickly as possible. To be honest, if I had easy access to Brazilian cherry or black walnut or premium mahogany or narra, I’d use those woods instead. Since there such a premium for koa in the Islands that’s the focus of the sawyers. There are other wonderful trees here that don’t get enough attention and I wish they did. For example, I made a rocking chair from tropical ash that came from the Big Island. I still have it because no one is interested in ash, just koa. Oh well…......

-- cathyb, Hawaii, www.cathyswoodworking.com

Very Cool Lamps, Really beautiful!
Craftsmanship is outstanding, Great work!
Thanks for sharing.

-- Robert B. Sabina, Ohio.....

Beautiful lamps, Cathy! I went to Hawaii in June and fell in love with Koa. My wife and I are having Hawaii withdrawls. Her birthday is coming up so I made her a Hawaiian fish hook pendant. I used purple heart but if I would have had koa, I would have used that. Anyways, nice craftsmanship and design. Very nice.

-- Dan, Virginia Beach

Beautiful Cathy.

-- Roger from KY. Work/Play/Travel Safe. Kentuk55@bellsouth.net