How much do handmade custom guitars and basses cost?
Q. If you need pics. of my ideas, just ask. But how much is the rough in and $?
Asked by Crushing on TWO girls... - Wed Apr 9 22:15:48 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Ed Roman - here in Las Vegas - has a couple of luthiers that make very nice guitars. They are not the best creations ever (as Ed would have you believe) but they are nice here is his price list
Answered by xx_satanic_mechanic_xx - Wed Apr 9 22:27:53 2008

How much should I start bidding on this handmade custom hello kitty necklace on E-bay?
Q. How much should I start the bidding at (on ebay) for this handmade custom hello kitty hears&bows necklace? INFO: You will get the necklace in your choice of color (there are four options - light pink, red, yellow, and light blue) It has 5 plastic charms on a silver-plated 18 inch chain with a spring ring clasp. pictures that will be up with it: Examples of colors/design: Example of it being worn (in light pink): This will be my first sale on this e-bay account however I did inform bidders that I have another account that I've been using for years and told them the username because i know people are uneasy about buying from someone with no ratings. The chain was only a dollar or so because I bought it in a pack of a few chains. The… [cont.]
Asked by Jennifer B - Tue Sep 1 19:04:49 2009 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments

A. from the dollar store? mark it $0.99.
Answered by Golden - Tue Sep 1 19:25:47 2009

Have made and designed custom funiture for years as a hobby and personal house?
Q. Has anyone or anyone you know ever shopped online for handmade custom designed house furniture.Could the internet be a good marketing tool?
Asked by jeff_bodeen2000 - Tue May 2 23:54:26 2006 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Wow. I wish I was talented that way. I don't know anyone who does this on the net but handmade furniture sells really well in my area (Colorado). There are several stores that buy from people like you as well. If it was me I would contact your local furniture stores and see if they would do something like that or maybe sell your stuff on consignment. Also there is a guy here that runs continuous ads in The Shopper and has made quite a success of selling his things that way. The advantage to the internet is you could get orders from all over and spread your name farther and faster. Good luck. I am always looking for homemade heavy duty furniture that will last.
Answered by josie - Sun May 7 10:56:25 2006

When it comes to earrings would you be more prone to buying a pair off the shelf or something one of a kind?
Q. I started a small home based business making handmade custom one of a kind jewelry and it has been doing fairly decent but I am trying to research more directly what I should do as far as making some duplicate pieces. But I know some people who like individualism in thier jewelry. This would be great research tips for me for anyone interested in giving me their opinion. If you would like more information please feel free to contact me.
Asked by irishprimadonna - Thu Jan 10 19:55:04 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. its great to get unique things! who wants something that everyone else has?
Answered by Nicole - Thu Jan 10 20:23:11 2008

words similar to the word couture?
Q. i want to open an etsy shop and id like to have a catchy name. i'm going to be doing custom, handmade birth announcements, baby shower invites, thank you notes (that match) and invitations. any thoughts?
Asked by Hailey - Mon Jun 21 13:09:14 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

My wedding gown came in Ivory instead of white. It's my first wedding, no children, does it matter that much?
Q. My wedding gown I ordered online is beautiful, pure silk, custom/handmade and fits like a glove, but I ordered it in white, and it came as an Ivory/Antique white and I am a little dissapointed. I contacted dying companies, and they said that silk is naturally this color and cannot by dyed. I cannot return the dress or get a refund (believe me, I tried). This is my first marriage, I have no children, and I was looking forward to the traditional white gown, but everyone is telling me that the Ivory is beautiful and old fashion, and that I should just stick with it. Is everyone just trying to make me feel better by telling me to keep the gown? Are there going to be whispers when I walk down the aisle when everyone sees me in ivory… [cont.]
Asked by holldoll - Fri May 25 11:49:08 2007 - - 53 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Here's something that I found through a google search: "In modern tradition, the color of western-culture wedding dresses is white. Used in this sense, 'white' or 'wedding white' includes creamy shades such as eggshell, ecru and ivory." Don't even think of it as an issue. You'll be fine with the ivory. I'm sure you'll look gorgeous (especially if you really love it)... Certainly keep the gown and know that it's considered in the white family. Nobody will question it... as long as you stand tall, have a smile on your face and enjoy your special day!
Answered by Sioux - Fri May 25 11:57:30 2007

gifts sent to celebs?
Q. I have sent custom, handmade gifts to Ellen Degeneres and Rachel Ray. It's been a while. Does anyone know how long it should take to get some kind of response regarding receipt of these gifts?
Asked by mardene a - Wed Apr 11 12:34:09 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It probably has to go through a million other people before they even try to get it to the actual celeb. For all they know you could be some crazy stalker trying to kill them. It will most likely either never get to them or it will take a long time. Celebs act like they're the President when it comes to stuff like this.
Answered by Jessie D. - Wed Apr 11 12:39:25 2007

Wedding dress woes...:'(?
Q. A long time ago a friend of mine told me that when I got married, her gift to me would be a custom handmade wedding dress. My friend passed away last spring from brain cancer. I sent her a letter with a picture of my engagement ring. I don't know if she was able to comprehend that I was engaged. Now I am faced with the prospect of shopping for a dress and it tears me up inside. It's a reminder that my friend passed away and just thinking about it brings me to tears. How can I get passed this and enjoy dress shopping?
Asked by Jenny S - Fri Jan 1 01:42:45 2010 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You could try taking something she loved, like her favorite material, or her favorite flower and incorporating that into the dress you choose.
Answered by ProdigalPrincess - Fri Jan 1 02:14:04 2010

What's a good heavy, yet smooth, distortion pedal?
Q. I'm currently using a Little Big Muff, and it's too crunchy for me - notes are sometimes indistinguishable, and there are no dynamics as far as palm-muting goes. I also have a Boss DS-1, which has great dynamics but a gritty, hissy tone that remains however I attenuate the tone knob. I've been considering either the MXR GT-OD, the MXR Distortion III, or the Radial Tonebone Classic (a little too pricey for me, though)... I'm playing through a custom handmade Telecaster (with a high-output Seymour Duncan humbucker, and a Seymour Duncan PAF single-coil neck pickup), into a Fender Jazz Chorus. My distorted playing style ranges from metal, to punk, to hard rock; my band is an electronic dance band, with industrial elements maybe… [cont.]
Asked by Ian - Thu Apr 9 21:26:49 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The best pedal for very smooth sustain is the HM-2 Heavy Metal by Boss. Big difference compared to the DS-1. I have to admit that I changed my pickups for Seymour Duncan which made a big difference in the cleanness in the sound. With your setup, this is weird because I often record with my old Roland Jazz Chorus vs. you having a Fender Chorus LOL. You should get a helluva of a good sound with the HM-2 definitely. Why I know this is because I do lots of studio work with many different types of amps and pedals and what I hear through the recording determines if the pedal is quiet or noisy once recorded.
Answered by Left-T - Thu Apr 9 21:52:01 2009

ATMOSPHERE/primark... help would be golden.?
Q. HEre it goes... I own a little online brand much like babycakes, livid thorn etc etc before they got big! but mine is a folk brand.. not colourfull monsters etc etc. Within my brand I offer t-shirts with designs on them like the clothing brands mentioned above.. [I design the t-shirt images and then get the, screenprinted on shirts by pro screen printers as well as buy designs from other graphic designers and get these printed on wholesale garments such as GILDAN, american apparel and alternative apparel, I allso hire pople that make custom/handmade accesorries and sell them within my brand.. I went to primark the other day and bought a gorgeous thick cardi... was wondering if I could buy a few of these and customize them a little by… [cont.]
Asked by Acorn - Mon Feb 15 14:13:29 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. No atmosphere is owned by primark, it basically primark. Same with denim co etc. You will need to get advice from someone who knows a bit more. I would think that you would need to arrange a meeting with primark and discuss it with them. Good luck and i hope this helped:)
Answered by xxxaskmexxx - Mon Feb 15 14:25:54 2010

what would be the steps to take when opening up your own stationery/paperie store?
Q. I'm thinking about opening up my own stationery store that sells custom invitations, announcements, handmade notecards, photo albums, and other stationery. Can you give me some advice on opening this business?
Asked by Margaret C - Mon Aug 28 14:22:24 2006 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments

A. The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in. I recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box. Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links. Research, research, research this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant: * Start and Run a Profitable Retail… [cont.]
Answered by TM Express - Mon Aug 28 14:51:39 2006

designer name of handbag beyonce and eva longoria have with crystal tassels?
Q. handmade custom order european designers
Asked by Lexi M - Sun Apr 20 16:05:36 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. We really need a picture to help.
Answered by Ana - Mon Apr 21 08:48:33 2008

Best way to coat handmade coasters?
Q. Hi all, I'm going to be making some custom drink coasters and need some advice on how to waterproof them. They will be a solid base (wood) with a layer of paper on top (for the custom art) and I need to know how to coat them so that the water obviously does not ruin the ink. Is there a sheet of something I can layer over that lasts to protect the surface? Thanks for any help.
Asked by Alison W - Sat Jun 21 05:03:41 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Varnish would do fine. Or you could stitch a plastic sheet over it. Just remember to cover the sides too. By the way, varnish is used on papier mache, a paper handicraft product.
Answered by Cheng Zhi Lim - Sat Jun 21 05:58:56 2008

selling handmade cards via home parties? What do you think?
Q. I want to sell my handmade cards by booking home parties. This would work similar to an avon or tupperware party: A hostess would recieve a free gift just for hosting the party. She would invite all her friends out for about an hour or so and i would give a short presentation on my products, especially the custom options, and then give them some time to sit and look through binders filled with samples of my handmade cards. There would be games and a free draw. There would be many cards and packages of cards available for take home purchase, or they could order custom cards, invitations and stationary. The hostess then recieves a commission from what has been sold...either 10% cash or 20% merchandise. (so, if i sell 200$ worth, she can… [cont.]
Asked by kellyoribine - Sun Sep 23 11:36:49 2007 - - 0 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Sounds great to me! The only thing would be to have a required number of guests that the hostess would invite--say, 10? You don't want to arrive with only 2 gifts less than you came and no proceeds. Good luck!
Answered by anonymous - Sun Sep 23 11:57:13 2007

If someone wanted to make you handmade soap, what would you want?
Q. My wife & I make handmade soap from scratch, using oils and lye as the base. We would like to know what features or details would general people like/want in a custom made soap. For example, what color? What scent/fragrance? What design? (round, or square, or other shape...) If you have NEVER used or even bought a bar of handmade soap, what would entice you to? Thanks for all reasonable answers! :)
Asked by Life after 45 - Wed Feb 7 13:52:53 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I would love to find a cucumber/melon scent with that "loofah" type grit in it. Rectangle shape. (From time to time I'd appreciate finding a specialty shape that was in a normal size) I've purchased home made lye based soap before, I was a little disappointed with the foaming ability. I love for a soap to lather up/foam up well when you use it. I really don't care about the color of a soap, as long as it suds well, cleans well, and smells good. (Except, now,I'm more curious about the color. I tend to shy away from anything red, since I got a specialty soap that dyed my tub, washcloths, etc... red.)
Answered by Rahab - Wed Feb 7 14:18:44 2007

No reply email from somebody making a custom order?
Q. It's been over a month now and I have not recieved my handmade bowl. I sent a message last Friday asking if there's a certain time I can pick it up. Now it's Tuesday and there hasn't been a reply. What do I do? i'm not sure if they have a phone available in their studio
Asked by HelenJean - Tue Oct 20 08:05:59 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Call them, or send another email.
Answered by Old Mister Happy - Tue Oct 20 08:09:52 2009

my girlfriend sews and sells handmade hippie clothing, so...?
Q. what should she call her business. The sells on eBay and needs a name for her store. she sews dresses, skirts, shorts, etc. She even does custom orders. Please help me think of a name to call her store. thanks!
Asked by derek - Fri Jul 18 22:43:30 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. As an old hippy I would take another look at a store named Groovey Threads because that's what we called them!
Answered by Snow - Sat Jul 19 01:16:07 2008

Can you help me find a wooden box?
Q. I don't know if what I want isn't out there or if I'm not searching right, but I'm about to give up. I am looking for a nice looking wooden box to sit on my desk to hold a magnifying glass and letter opener, size 12Lx5Wx4H. There are lots of boxes, but not that size (all too short). The custom ones cost an arm and a leg (want to spend <$100.) Some of the searches I have tried are: wooden boxes, handmade wooden boxes, custom wooden boxes, long wooden boxes, desk accessories, made to order wooden boxes, wooden boxes for long flat item, "storage box" and "magnifying glass", magnifying glass boxes, 12" long wooden boxes, 12 inch long wooden boxes...and many more. I'm going nuts. I know this can't be that difficult an item to find, but I' [cont.]
Asked by Aunt Maggie - Mon Jan 9 01:48:45 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. How about searching for cigar boxes? Try Ebay at www.ebay.com. They are usually listed in category: Collectibles > Tobacciana > Cigar > Boxes
Answered by Fancy You - Mon Jan 9 01:57:07 2006

custom craft labels?
Q. I am looking for a good resource to purchase custom craft labels. The kind you iron on or sew into finished projects. they say "handmade by ___" or "Made with love by ___" etc. I've found lots of online sources, but they are all ugly and cheesy. Any sources for cute ones?
Asked by Courtney - Sun Apr 6 03:05:09 2008 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Here are a few sources, hope you find one that is just right: (main page) How to make your own iron-on ones: Best of luck. :)
Answered by booboo - Sun Apr 6 11:13:21 2008

How do you figure out shipping costs for ebay/etsy?
Q. I was interested in selling a few handmade bead jewelery items on etsy, but I was curious as to how you can figure out the cost of shipping an item before you have an address. I've seen with etsy and ebay that people list a shipping cost even for custom items. Is there a website that you use to figure this out? Thanks in advance for any information!
Asked by Banshee Fay - Tue Sep 23 13:34:42 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Package your jewelry up like you were going to mail it, weigh it, and use the postage calculator at usps.com to estimate it to the farthest part of the US (for me in PA, I calculate shipping to Alaska!). If you are over cautious like I am, I actually list a smidge over what I think shipping will cost (include the cost of your packaging materials too!), and then refund back any excess. You can check out the Policies section of my etsy shop to see how that works -
Answered by new2pgh - Tue Sep 23 15:18:43 2008