Classy Soul Memorabilia

[Roburt]

Went to a big 'arts & crafts' show at the weekend & got talking to a glass blower.

The guy makes all sorts of stuff but has been trying to open up new markets for himself.

To this end, he has recently started hand-making glass plates that depict blues musicians.

These seem to have been well received (though they are expensive).

At present he has trialed about 6 different designs and these include a BB King plate & a Ray Charles plate (see below).

He had been making them about 15" diameter but I told him I think this is a bit too large (difficult to display on a shelf unit).

I suggested that he might consider making similar plates (but only 12" diameter) that feature soul singers.

He seemed up for trying out plates that depict the likes of Jackie Wilson, Otis Redding & Marvin Gaye.

If these are well received, he will make plates that feature different soul singers .... these will be almost 'one-off items' & so he can make a plate for almost any person that he is supplied a photo of .....

....... ........... we could even commission an 'Ady' or 'Ginger' plate !!!!!!!

Anyway, the guy is based not too far from Chester & so the Prestatyn Weekender site is almost on his doorstep.

Mind you, with his costings, can't see him setting up a stall in the merchandising area at the weekender.

[Pete S]

They don't like merchandising on here.

[SOULCENTRAL]

Although quite often frowned upon on this site, not all merchandising is bad. If the guy as stated was producing one offs as a result of individuals sending in whatever photographs they would like on a personal level, then it is hardly mass marketing.

But then again i am sure the requests will be coming in for;

"Can you do one with a fist and keep the faith around the edge" lol.

ROY

[spike1]

How about the platters? ;)

I'll get me coat