Coppied from the old Forum

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Gidday
This is some of what I have coppied from the old Forum

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Posted: 07 Apr 2005 08:39 pm Post subject: wholesales enquiry

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I have started a new business dealing with dog clothes. Does anyone here know where I can go to find wholesale fabrics at a cheaper price? I am based in Wellington and could use a little advice on where to go to get cheaper material

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Jack
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Posted: 07 Apr 2005 10:17 pm Post subject:

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Gidday

That is a similar question that I often get asked by people emailing me direct. I then normally try doing some searches to get an answer. I am very please that you have asked this on the forum as this is one of the reasons I set them up.

Try searching on Google, New Zealand sites.

Please lt's know how you get on.

I would very much like to get some wholesalers to advertise on the site so if you find any, ask them if they would be interested.

Cheers
Jack

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Grantham



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Posted: 31 May 2005 09:42 am Post subject:

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Hi Guest,

I would be keen on seeing what you have available. I'm looking for a dog coat/cover with NZ or All Blacks or silver fern on it. Size to fit scottie dog. Thanks.

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Toni



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Posted: 02 Jun 2005 09:05 am Post subject:

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I bought a blue swanni dog coat from a mail order lady and now cannot remember the name of her. It has lasted and lasted and now want one for my other dog too. I must have the info somewhere around here in the mess hole I call an office.

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Posted: 02 Jun 2005 09:08 pm Post subject:

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Gidday

Hey Toni, great to have you here too.

I am just wondering if it would be worth contacting some of the big manufacturers, like Swandri, and show them the product that you make and ask them if they think it good enough for you to use their material offcuts and giving them recgnition in your brand like,
"Material used is Swandri"

I don't know if it would work but as long as you are willing to advertise their products and are only using their off cuts, it just might work,

What do you think?
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Jack

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Grantham



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Posted: 03 Jun 2005 09:19 am Post subject:

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This is a great site.
www.fundogfashion.com/site/1299149/page/45031
They have all sorts.

Toni, Maybe this is your contact
www.countryrover.co.nz/photo.html
They do have the swanndri style/colours.

And this is cool too.
www.bestofdownunder.com/drizabone/dog-coat.html

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Toni



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Posted: 03 Jun 2005 03:02 pm Post subject:

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Yep, that's the one, Country Rover. Jack, I also bought a silver shepherds whistle from a lady in Fairlie. That was some time ago also so don't know if they still make them. The name is Black Forest Station, Private Bag Fairlie. Ph 03 680 6795, Fax [phone]. They come in a nice wooden box. email [e-mail].

There is also a craft co op moving into the Matakana Country Park at Matakana. Don't know of any details of who is running it but you would be able to find the park number in directory. They should give you a contact to see if they might be interested in listing their site.

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Posted: 03 Jun 2005 05:10 pm Post subject:

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Gidday

Thanks Toni. I must follow up that whistle thing.

This is not a free site, and I am carrying most of the cost myself, so if I can't use email, I just can't afford to check out things like that Co-op at Matakana.
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Grantham



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Posted: 07 Jun 2005 04:47 am Post subject:

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Hi Jack, How can we help to get more sponsers?

p.s. Had no response from 'Guest' so I have ordered what I need from a company in Auckland called B and Y Enterprises, fundogfashion.

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Posted: 08 Jun 2005 05:00 pm Post subject:

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Gidday

Grantham, at the moment there are no sponsors at all on the site. I am carrying almost all the costs out of my own pocket.

I am working on trying to make a logo, and then I need to tidy the site up a bit and hopefully if I can get more Crafters with their stuff on here, and more Markets, I will then go hunting for a sponsor.

I believe a sponsor will look more favourably on the idea if they can see that the site is not about making money for anyone, but supplying a survice to Crafters and Artist who don't have much money. This is way I have made that offer on the LSB website.

I hope you, and anyone else who reads this will understand the service I am trying to provide and give whatever help or suggestion you all can.

Cheers
Jack
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Art Clay NZ
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Posted: 28 Mar 2005 07:09 pm Post subject: What is Art Clay Silver?

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Art Clay Silver is an exciting modelling material that can be modelled like a fine-textured clay and when fired at high temperature, it becomes fine solid silver. The clay can be fired in a kiln, by using a blow torch, or simply by placing it on an ordinary cooking gas stove.

Art Clay Silver is water-based clay made of fine silver powder in micron sizes, water and non-toxic organic binder (bonding agent). When Art Clay Silver dries, it becomes hard like plaster or greenware, enabling you to carve it, engrave it, file it and sand it to a perfect finish before firing. Leftover clay pieces and powder resulting from filing may be recycled as clay, leaving no waste. After firing, Art Clay Silver becomes 99.9% fine silver which can be even hallmarked.

Art Clay NZ is the direct source for all Art Clay product series in New Zealand. We are located in Auckland and we provide a full range of education and sales services for New Zealanders.

Contact for more information about this wonderful material, how to use it and where to get it!
Phone: [phone] / e-mail: [e-mail]

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Posted: 01 Apr 2005 12:58 am Post subject: What is Art Clay Silver

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Gidday

Hey that sounds interesting. Please tell us more.

Cheers
Jack

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Grantham



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Posted: 02 Jun 2005 07:36 am Post subject:

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Sounds interesting to me too Jack.

I am waiting for more info. in the mail(traditional mail that is!) from these people. Will post here when I have something.

I used to do pottery on the wheel as well as general. The best one I remember was rolling out the clay with a rolling pin and then getting a good size grape leaf, with not too much skinny bits and roll it on to the clay and then cut around it. Turn up edges and glaze and fire, there you have a nice little dish. Also had a go at rakaiu (spelling???) useing a kiln dug out into the ground, pots come out with the cracked looking effect.

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Posted: 02 Jun 2005 09:00 pm Post subject:

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Gidday

Dead right there Grantham. I made some leaves to put onto the lids of our pumpkin shaped casserole dishes like that too.
A lot of work.

I believe that silver stuff would look really good but must be very expensive though, so I guess you only end up making very small things.

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Jack
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Posted: 01 Jun 2005 10:25 pm Post subject: A request for help from all Kiwi Crafters.

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Gidday

Can I please make an open request to all of you wherever you are in New Zealand. Can you please find out what Markets are on in your area, let me know if they are not listed in the Kiwicraft website markets, www.kiwicraft.com/markets.htm or if they are that the details are correct.

I believe that if I can get a majority of Markets listed, then it will become a very useful tool and reference for many many Crafters around the country.

Cheers
Jack

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Grantham



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Posted: 02 Jun 2005 07:26 am Post subject:

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www.hastings.co.nz/editable/events.shtml

This is a great site

, the one above is good too!!!. It has other events as well as some markets/expo type things. I'll keep an eye out for other local ones.

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Posted: 02 Jun 2005 08:56 pm Post subject:

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Gidday

Thanks Grantham.

Cheers
Jack

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Grantham



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Posted: 31 May 2005 07:48 am Post subject: Patents

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Hi,

Do any crafters have patents on their products? If so what does it cost and what are the pros and cons?

Thanks.

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Posted: 31 May 2005 01:16 pm Post subject:

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Gidday

A very warm welcome to you Grantham.

Patents are quite expensive things to get, like probable a couple of grand.

I tried to get one for my AquaJack but was told that it was only an adaption so could not be patented.

What sort of thing do you have that you are thinking of getting a patent on?

Cheers
Jack

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Grantham



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Posted: 01 Jun 2005 07:02 am Post subject:

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Hi Jack,

Great to get organized and get to this place. Cheers. The patent I was thinking of would be on dolls of NZ celebrities. I think I might have to get their permission so I'll need to check out who to go through for that, agents etc.

Also I am just finishing a year course from polytech called "Lifeworks" (correspondence). This has been great and a real eye-opener. Its made me look at myself, and others, from a different angle. Anyway before I rave on too much the 2nd to last section covers starting your own business, patents and other things. I need to look into these things as an exercise.

Any ideas or possible contacts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Why do NZ farmers like wearing oversized gumboots? So they can place the hind legs of the sheep in them to stop them running away!

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Jack
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Posted: 01 Jun 2005 10:16 pm Post subject:

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Gidday

Hey Grantham, can I ask a favour from you.

Can you post on here anything you can find out about getting a patent. You should be able to get a lot of info from the Polly Tech. I only checked out one Patent Attorney. It would be a useful thing to have on my website so that all Kiwi Crafters could know about the process.

Cheers
Jack

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Grantham



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Posted: 02 Jun 2005 07:28 am Post subject:

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o.k. Jack, will do.

have a day that is good!

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Toni



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Posted: 02 Jun 2005 09:02 am Post subject:

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Grantham, those celebrity dolls sound a neat idea. In years to come they could become collectors items too. Keep us informed on how you get on with this.

[jack]

Guest






Posted: 05 May 2005 12:58 pm Post subject: looking for basketry supplies

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Hi, I'm just getting into basket weaving and it will be a year or so until I can harvest my homegrown willows. Does anybody know about suppliers of cane, willow, wicker or other suitable materials for basket weaving?

cheers

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Jack
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Posted: 06 May 2005 10:10 pm Post subject:

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Gidday,

Have you done a search through the link to Craft Search on the home page.
I know they have some contacts that may be of interest.

Let's know how you get on.

Cheers
Jack