Oh shit, I arted...possible stuff to sell at Thresholds?

[hermeticdog]

So. I have a crapload of drilled coyote teeth, and two wolf (c. laniger, I believe) teeth, that I'm making into pendants. The quality of my laptop camera is shit, but I tried to make a comparison. The wolf tooth is the one with the red bead, the coyote with the brown. Beads are wood, the thong is cotton (or hemp in the same size/color will also be used).

My question is, would anyone be interested in these, should I decide to vend them at Thresholds? I am thinking, at least half the proceeds for the coyote teeth, and all the proceeds for the two wolf teeth will go to the Defenders of Wildlife to offset the Northern Rockies/ Yellowstone wolf lawsuit. I'm thinking around $10 - $15 for the coyote teeth, $20 for the wolf? Is this reasonable? I've honestly never really sold anything before, especially not anything I've made.

Any feedback, especially from people attending the event, would be appreciated.

Comments

[helen99.livejournal.com]

That sounds wonderful. I would love to support the lawsuit as well as to own one of these pieces, and I think others would feel that way as well.

[primaldog.livejournal.com]

Aw hey that's great, I'll definitely bring them along then (and make sure I have one saved for you if you want). What do you think of the auction idea that lupabitch proposed for the wolf teeth? Do you think that would be doable/good idea?

[helen99.livejournal.com]

Sounds ok to me -- as long as it's a silent auction. Before I read the above description I was picturing you up on the stage doing a typical nonstop auctioneer's spiel... (haha!)

"I have 35 let's hear 36 come on 36, 36? do I have 36? 35 going once, 35 going twice, 35, SOLD to the lady in the pink hat for $35"

[primaldog.livejournal.com]

Ahahaha yeah. As much as I have my moments of showmanship, that won't be one of them, lol. It'll definitely be a silent one, and I'll be putting out information on where the proceeds are going, and why. That way people can check things out, read some information, etc. Like uh, a little display booth, if that's acceptable?

Actually I'd be willing to just do that in place of the workshop I had planned--honestly, with foxchilde's fireside discussion going, it probably would be better to just go with that anyway instead of being redundant. Here I can provide some information, and give people the opportunity to give a little back in the process. Everyone gets to participate, learn something, and have a little fun in the process.

[helen99.livejournal.com]

All of this sounds fine to me. I think it works well with the overall tone of the gathering, which seems to be "what people are actually doing to help whatever it is that they love". Anyway, Foxchilde would appreciate having your input at his workshop, and hopefully there will be lively discussion there.

[helen99.livejournal.com]

How's this for the description?

"Silent auction over the weekend for two wolf necklaces. The proceeds will go to the Defenders of Wildlife who have initiated a lawsuit challenging the federal governments decision to remove protected species status from the Rockies Gray Wolf. From the Defenders of Wildlife page:

"On April 28, 2008 Defenders and 11 other conservation groups filed a federal court lawsuit challenging the federal government’s February decision to remove the northern Rockies gray wolf population from the list of endangered species. As of March 28, 2008, this has left wolf management in the hands of state agencies. Unfortunately, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming have stated their intention to kill many of the wolves living within their borders. The states' management plans could put wolves at grave risk, and do not guarantee the long-term survival of the species."

The wolf tooth necklaces will go to the highest bider, and the proceeds will be in support of this lawsuit. A booth will be set up that will provide information about the grey wolf and (Optional) my own relationship with this animal. Coyote tooth necklaces will be for sale directly.

[primaldog.livejournal.com]

Oh hey, that's perfect, thanks alot! You're also welcome to include the crappy photo of the necklaces that I took if you want, just to give people a sample of what'll be there. And I have quite a few informational goodies that I'll bring along with me, including my white wolf pelt, and some other nifty things.

*grin* Thanks, and let me know if you need anything else!