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Craft Store questions and answers

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Q: Craft store?
I'm going to go to NYC next month. Can you give me the name of some good craft stores in the city I like bobbin lace, cross-stitch, crochet, sewing and knitting Thanks

A: There are very few craft shops left in Manhattan because of the extremely high cost of real estate. Annie & Co. is located at 1325 Madison Ave (between 93rd and 94th streets). The shop specializes in needlepoint but they have a very good selection of fibers. But beware! You'll pay for them! If you're willing to venture across the Hudson into NJ, there's a very good cross stitch shop in Clifton (about 15 miles from NYC and reachable by bus), Where Victoria's Angels Stitch (www.wvas.net). You can buy knitting yarns there too.

Q: How do I go about opening a sewing and craft store?
I live in an urban area. The nearest fabric and craft stores are 64 to 154 miles away. I would like to start a sewing & craft store out of my garage in hopes of expansion into a small community 20 miles from me. But I want to start at home to see if this will prosper.

A: Make sure you have enough of a target market to warrant the expense you are about to assume. If you are looking into holding inventory, you will probably need a bank loan for inventory and those payments will be due whether you sell or not. You will have to attract the buyers to you and that means a pretty high advertising budget. Unless you are prepared to work the "store" all of the time you will need to hire at least one assistant because you can only wait on one person at a time. Check with local zoning ordinances because your neighbors may not be alright with semis of inventory driving down your street, especially if its an urban community. I am not being negative here but trying to point out things to think about. Make sure you have all the right business licenses for what you intend to do. Check with your insurance company about a rider for business from home. Check with your accountant and attorney because you don't need tax or legal problems. With that said, the best source of information for you is FREE. Check with COSE (council of small enterprises) and SBA (small business administration) that provides assistance in preparing business plans with you, not FOR you and can give you some incredible resources to make sure you know what you are getting into. It's going to take time to recoup your start up capital so don't expect to be an overnight success. My motto is: "don't wait for your ship to come in ... swim out to meet it," which simply means don't let you dream die. If you are serious about doing it, make the calls and get going... TODAY!!!

Q: How do I make my house smell like a craft store?
Maybe I'm the only one who compares this common smell, but when I visit other people's houses, I notice it smells very familiar to the craft store Michaels and Pier 1. I realize that spicy candles will do this, but is it air freshener that they're using? Or is it their stuff?

A: get yourself a wax tart warmer. you can get electric of tea light heated ones at any craft store. wax tarts can be bought there also. works much better than any candle or spray.

Q: Could a craft store use scheduling software?
My friends and I are developing some scheduling software. Basically, a customer could go online and schedule to take a craft class at the store. Would this work for a craft store? Why or why not?

A: i would think this would work well. most craft stores do charge for classes, how would that be handled? you might want to contact the fabric stores also. good luck.

Q: How do I get a free grant to start up a craft store?
I need help on getting a grant so that I can start my own craft store, but I don't know where to look or how to go about it. Can any one help.

A: SOME CITIES HAVE CITY PLANNING DEPARTMENTS WhERE THEY HAVE SOMEONE HELP YOU FIND CERTAIN TYPES OF GRANTS TO START BUSINESS WITHIN THAT CITY OR PARTICULAR AREAS OF THE CITY. HOPE IT HELPS. EITHER WAY GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR BUSINESS ALSO CHECK YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY- VERY GOOD RESOURCE

Q: What is a good slogan or logo for a craft store?
I am doing thi project sor a class, and i cant think of a slogan or logo for my craft store, it is called ORANGE CRAFTS

A: "Orange a day keeps bordom away"

Q: Does anyone know where I can find a craft store that has porcelain?
I'm looking for a craft store where I can buy a porcelain doll on a swing. I want it for a "centro de mesa" or a centerpiece for a quinceañera. It should be not too big nor not too small. I'm looking more towards the Downtown Los Angeles, Bellflower, Lakewood, Lynwood, Compton, Long Beach, Huntington Park, and Carson areas.

A: try Ciciliot

Q: Does anybody know where I can find a craft store?
Does anybody know if there's a craft store in Bend or La Pine?

A: Not sure where your located but i buy all of my crafts supplies from Discount School Supply. Don't let the name fool you! They have tons of crafts and the best prices on the net with FAST free shipping with orders over 79 dollars. Check them out. Hope this helps.

Q: How can I make a 3D model of DNA out of stuff at the craft store?
I need to make a 3D model of DNA out of things that you can get at a craft store and need to know what are the best things to get to make one. Cant think of anything so was wondering if anyone would know

A: Styrofoam, pipe cleaners, tooth picks, paint.

Q: Plastic craft store plants instead of aquarium plastic safe for tank?
I would like to know if I can use craft store plastic only (no metal wires or other material on/in them) is ok for a tank. The ones at the pet store are limited and expensive, small too. I have some beautiful all plastic plants that I'd like to use in my tank but would like to know the details of if it would harm the tank. I'm sure there 'might' be a different plastic chemical makeup for them than aquarium ones, but could I? I have a large tank (150 gal bow front). I have silk plants I've used for years by light bleach washing to rejuventate them (process does not remove color!!!) and a mix of live, but I need some tall fillers. Anyone tried this before? Serious answers by serious fish gurus requested. Just a reminder, these do not have glue, nor do they have fabric or painted markings for decorative purpose. They will be bleach solution washed and well rinsed and soaked in declorination solution prior to use.

A: I personally would not use anything not labeled for aquarium use. You never know what kind of dyes, glues or chemicles are used in their making.

Q: How should I mix soap bar scraps with Glycerin soap I bought from a craft store?
How should I mix soap bar scraps with Glycerin soap I bought from a craft store? I have a soap mold also.

A: Double boiler is one method. That is, boil water in one pot, while another container, WITHIN that pot to hold the melting glycerine and soap chips. The boiling water provides a safe level of heat, not direct flame. You can also use a microwave, but be careful to heat things in smaller increments.

Q: Is craft store felt safe to make cat toys with?
I have been growing catnip for some time now, and I want to make some cat toys with it. I've stitched some shapes out of plain ol' craft store felt - but will it hurt my cats if they chew on or ingest the felt? I've done a search and seen a lot of cat toys made from "felted wool" but I'm pretty sure that's not the same thing.

A: Absolutely it's safe and it sounds like a great idea. In fact, it's likely a better quality than much of the stuff out there for sale already. Don't get me wrong it's not safe for the cats to be eating the stuff. But it's not poisonous either. They can lick it and chew on it. It's basically the same stuff the toys are made out of when you buy them.

Q: What do you think of my Online Craft Store?
Ok I have a new online craft store that I absolutely love. I have another one for a year and decided to create this one. So tell me what you think? http://wrappedNwarmth.etsy.com also 25% off all neck warmers for anyone from the yahoo answers forums. just enter in notes (yahoo answers 25) I crochet, knit, and loom knit. I have scarfs,neck warmers, hand warmers and baby hats.

A: Very, very nice! I do the craft fair circuit, but never tried selling online. I've been meaning to try etsy for a long time and need to get the right equiptment to put the pictures on my computer. I love your scarves and hats! I like the knitting looms, too; I bought one for one of my clients who likes to knit, but has arthritis, and she loves it! You do good work; I hope you make lots of sales!!

Q: Where to find a craft store that sells faux fur in Fairfield County CT?
I'm trying to find a crafts store around Fairfield County CT that possibly sells fake fur. Anybody know where I can find some?

A: Have you tried fabric stores, as opposed to craft stores? You'd find better selection and be able to purchase just the amount you need for your project. Check the yellow pages.

Q: Has anyone ever used the cheap screen printing device from Michael's craft store? Cost-$55 Does it work?
I need to screen print on t-shirts. I was wondering if the cheap screen printing machine from Michael's craft store works? It is about $55.00. I know that it will not work as good as a real machine so please don't leave answers about how much of an idiot I am about asking this. What I want to know is will work good enough to put some phrases on t-shirts?

A: Well it sounds kind of cheap and crappy. But, ask the store their return policy on just such an item. If it doesn't work like you need it to, return it. See if Target carries the same item. I love Target-- no matter what, they take stuff back if you have a reciept, it doesn't matter what the reason for returning it is.