Subject: demonstrations

From: "Timothy John Sanpy Sr." <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 02 Aug 1996 21:11:05 -0700

Doing several blacksmithing demonstrations has led me
to the conclusion that the best items to make and sell at a
demonstration are those that can be made in as little time as
possible, sold as cheaply as possible and be easily carried away 
in Mr. or Mrs. Public's hand or purse.
     The item I have had the best luck with so far has been 
leaf key rings.
     At an upcoming farmers museaum event I plan to demonstrate
making log chain grab hooks, and possible and occasional hay
hook, hopeing that these will appeal to farming folks.
     What item or items have you found to be good sellers at
demonstrations, and why do you think that they are.
     I invite replies from any member of this forum no matter
their level of experience.  THANK YOU.

                                           Tim Sanphy
                                           CORYLAND BLACKSMITH

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From: Jim McCarty <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 05 Aug 1996 09:36:03 -0500

> their level of experience.  THANK YOU.

Get a box of big horseshoe nails, flatten the head and sink it into a 
wood block using a round faced punch, curl the end a little and you 
will have a miniature spoon that in medieval times was used for 
spices, a precious commodity that needed to be doled out in tiny 
quantities. Takes about a minute to crank these out. Write a little 
something up and get it printed on cards, package in a little bag or 
envelope and sell the heck out of them.
-- 
Jim McCarty
Father Helias Forge
Taos, MO
Editor Rural Missouri Magazine
Newsletter editor, Blacksmiths Association of Missouri

³Foolish consistencies are the hobgoblins of little minds³