Try these. A lot of people on here seem to use them, and the prices aren't 'that' bad!
http://www.leprevo.co.uk/index.htm
Best of luck!
http://www.leprevo.co.uk/index.htm
Best of luck!
Guys, any ideas to earn some money?
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What do you think people would be willing to pay for these?
http://stormdrane.blogspot.co.uk/2009/11/paracord-lantern-pouchcan-koozie.html
http://stormdrane.blogspot.co.uk/2009/11/paracord-lantern-pouchcan-koozie.html
Go and buy bits and bobs from local car boot sales, clean them up as required and put them on eBay and the local free ads. I've a friend in his 70's who does this and he clears four or five hundred a month. His best earners are push bikes, cleans them up, quick spray of paint and in the local paper they go.
Those paracord pouches take a long time to make - they're not difficult but there's a lot of pulling through the cord. I made one to cover a bottle & it took me a few hours. I'd try & sell that and the bottle for £5, which for the £3 profit works out at £1.50 an hour...
I applaud your enthusiasm, though. Trawling auctions & Freegle/Freecycle is probably the way to go. Then you've got to market your product effectively! Good luck!
I applaud your enthusiasm, though. Trawling auctions & Freegle/Freecycle is probably the way to go. Then you've got to market your product effectively! Good luck!
Heres a couple of leather dog collars iv just made for a mate whos a gamekeeper and has two guard dogs ones solid brass and the other is solid brass nickel plated each collar cost around £15 to make and il sell them to him for £25 so not much profit, he chose the buckles himself so i could have possibly got them a bit cheaper but i dont think id get that much for them on ebay
sent from my secret retreat
sent from my secret retreat
Nice collars
Anyone know where I could find a guide or info on making these?
http://img1-ec.etsystatic.com/il_fullxfull.307701269.jpg
I've searched everywhere. Some guides are still on google but have been deleted when you get there :s
Anyone know where I could find a guide or info on making these?
http://img1-ec.etsystatic.com/il_fullxfull.307701269.jpg
I've searched everywhere. Some guides are still on google but have been deleted when you get there :s
you do understand if you intend on making a success of this trading business you will need a flat cap, fur coat and some moody gold on your digits?
awite!?
how is it all going anyway? figured out what route you will take?
awite!?
how is it all going anyway? figured out what route you will take?
Try to reduce your bills to a minimum, grow as much of your own food as you can without sweating too much and work 14-18 hours a day for yourself rather than profit and something will come up your way. I did just that and now I'm happy to say I don't have boss on my neck other than myself. But it's a lot harder that having a simple day job where the thinking and papers are done for you
Well, I saw these paracord belts going for £70 odd which I thought was insane but the cheaper one's still far exceeded the cost of materials, so I got 200foot of paracord and a belt buckle (titanium) but this one guide I found to do it vanished while I was waiting to get the materials and now I can't find a guide to do this:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/9184508..._type=handmade&ga_facet=handmadeparacord+belt
Can't figure out how to do that. Even been reading my book on knots lol struggling lately to sleep which is wrecking my focus and not helping anything.
Was just going to do one and see what I could get for it then use the profits to repeat and expand etc
http://www.etsy.com/listing/9184508..._type=handmade&ga_facet=handmadeparacord+belt
Can't figure out how to do that. Even been reading my book on knots lol struggling lately to sleep which is wrecking my focus and not helping anything.
Was just going to do one and see what I could get for it then use the profits to repeat and expand etc
There's one thing to really, really, pay attention to.
Know your market.
We don't pay £70 for a paracord belt here. Indeed we rarely pay that for a leather one unless it's exceptional.
The other thing is that this forum has only recently accepted any commercialisation.
If you wish to advertise or sell, or indicate that you will make to order, you must first become a Full Member, a Maker or a Trader.
Basically these folks support the site financially and pay the bills that keep the site running, and the rights to sell, advertise, etc., are given to them as a tangible thank you.
I hope things do improve financially for you, but I would be very remiss if I did not ask you to go and read the rules and guidelines on selling and self promotion on the forum.
Regards,
Toddy
Know your market.
We don't pay £70 for a paracord belt here. Indeed we rarely pay that for a leather one unless it's exceptional.
The other thing is that this forum has only recently accepted any commercialisation.
If you wish to advertise or sell, or indicate that you will make to order, you must first become a Full Member, a Maker or a Trader.
Basically these folks support the site financially and pay the bills that keep the site running, and the rights to sell, advertise, etc., are given to them as a tangible thank you.
I hope things do improve financially for you, but I would be very remiss if I did not ask you to go and read the rules and guidelines on selling and self promotion on the forum.
Regards,
Toddy
If you go back to Stormdrane's blog and scroll down a bit you'll find a substantial list of links. Much, if not all, of the info you seek will be in that lot. You can also download the Ashley Book of Knots in .pdf for free and that has a wealth of info in it too. The basic knots required for the items you have linked to in this thread are straightforward enough but making, say, a belt is boring and repetetive work, and until you can do it blindfold (seriously) you will have to concentrate on what you're doing as it is so easy to make a mistake that sticks out like a sore thumb, and even easier not to notice it until you have done several dozen more knots which then have to be undone...
By the time you have completed your belt you may well not feel like making another for some time (got that T-shirt).
All the guides and tutorials in the world are no substitute for practice and experience and there's only one way to get it
By the time you have completed your belt you may well not feel like making another for some time (got that T-shirt).
All the guides and tutorials in the world are no substitute for practice and experience and there's only one way to get it
I did actually say £70 sounded insane. The other's were more like £30-40. I'm not saying I'm selling them or making things to order or advertising, just trying to get advise on how to make them. If I want to sell on here I'll become a full member, don't worry I won't try and sneak past you.
I have a fantastic failsafe way of making money....if you(re interested send me £100 & I'll tell you how
I have a fantastic failsafe way of making money....if you(re interested send me £100 & I'll tell you how
Really what's your paypal account? I'll send it right away! lmfao
I make and sell Paracord items, have done for a few years. It's a hobby for me, provides a little extra income to buy toys with. But for me it's more about knots, I enjoy making these things and developing new ideas.
Forget eBay for bracelets etc, everyone and his dog is selling "the best" bracelets on there. In fact forget eBay, too much cost. Stick to selling on forums, but first build up some rep on said forums by getting involved and knowing your market.
Stop looking around and at what others have made from cord project ideas. If it's been made already there will be many others making that item better and quicker than you. You will need to come up with some original ideas to sell. But even then it might not sell (says me with bag full of bits that no one want to buy!)
You won't sell a paracord belt in the UK for £70 or £80. I've sold them for £35 (mine you he was a 52 inch waist!). Sounds good? Break down the costs of cord and how long it takes to make (2 to 4 hours, longer if it's you first) and postage (RMSD costs a lot theses days). You will be working at minimum wage or much less. If you want to know how to make one search for my user name on britishblades, USN, EDC, IGKT forums and find my "how to". If you wish I'll post it on here later when I have time?
Edit - see here - http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88369&p=1065954&highlight=#post1065954
Forgot it was already posted on here, it's too early in the morning to type!
You will also need to find so "good cord". Cheap is not always best, and I can tell you people will notice. If someone has paid good money for an item and the cord looks flat/baggy they will tell you. I buy my cord in from the US now as I've given up finding good cord in the UK (that's a whole thread in it's self).
I don't want to put you off, but it's not all roses. People order stuff to size and don't return for it, others try to knock you down as "I can get it chaeper on eBay".
On the other hand, you can get some good cutomers who like your work and come back time after time. I've a couple of knife makers that always come to my for lanyards.
Reading over this I sound a bit negative, but I guess I just wouldn't like to see someone spending a lot of money on cord stock thnking it's a the road to riches.
Do buy some cord and have a go. It can be fun.
Please feel free to ask me any questions, I don't mind helping or showing how things are made, as that can be more rewarding than selling anything.
Forget eBay for bracelets etc, everyone and his dog is selling "the best" bracelets on there. In fact forget eBay, too much cost. Stick to selling on forums, but first build up some rep on said forums by getting involved and knowing your market.
Stop looking around and at what others have made from cord project ideas. If it's been made already there will be many others making that item better and quicker than you. You will need to come up with some original ideas to sell. But even then it might not sell (says me with bag full of bits that no one want to buy!)
You won't sell a paracord belt in the UK for £70 or £80. I've sold them for £35 (mine you he was a 52 inch waist!). Sounds good? Break down the costs of cord and how long it takes to make (2 to 4 hours, longer if it's you first) and postage (RMSD costs a lot theses days). You will be working at minimum wage or much less. If you want to know how to make one search for my user name on britishblades, USN, EDC, IGKT forums and find my "how to". If you wish I'll post it on here later when I have time?
Edit - see here - http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88369&p=1065954&highlight=#post1065954
Forgot it was already posted on here, it's too early in the morning to type!
You will also need to find so "good cord". Cheap is not always best, and I can tell you people will notice. If someone has paid good money for an item and the cord looks flat/baggy they will tell you. I buy my cord in from the US now as I've given up finding good cord in the UK (that's a whole thread in it's self).
I don't want to put you off, but it's not all roses. People order stuff to size and don't return for it, others try to knock you down as "I can get it chaeper on eBay".
On the other hand, you can get some good cutomers who like your work and come back time after time. I've a couple of knife makers that always come to my for lanyards.
Reading over this I sound a bit negative, but I guess I just wouldn't like to see someone spending a lot of money on cord stock thnking it's a the road to riches.
Do buy some cord and have a go. It can be fun.
Please feel free to ask me any questions, I don't mind helping or showing how things are made, as that can be more rewarding than selling anything.
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you need to crack on and get a job none of these ideas will be paying you much, you need cash for the initial outlay, cash to cover living expenses until you learn the skill in the first place (sounds like you don't have much experience), when you factor all that in, along with VERY slim profit margins you'll be under minimum wage.
every time you go into a shop ask if they have any jobs going or application forms and send out cv's and covering letters to local businesses (I sent out about 30 a week when i was unemployed). DON'T rely on the papers or the internet for jobs most of them are never put on there. my mate lost his job last wednesday, walked into Comet with his missus to get a new washing machine and walked out with a job.
every time you go into a shop ask if they have any jobs going or application forms and send out cv's and covering letters to local businesses (I sent out about 30 a week when i was unemployed). DON'T rely on the papers or the internet for jobs most of them are never put on there. my mate lost his job last wednesday, walked into Comet with his missus to get a new washing machine and walked out with a job.
