BossThinksImWorking 4 Posted January 13, 2009 http://picasaweb.google.com/Logston.Roger.Carolane/MONOGRAMS# I hope the link works. I've been doing loads of personalized tiles and coasters so put a few pics up on Picasa. (Yea, I know there's some extra stuff on there but I'm too tired to take those pics down right now.) Carol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikki 0 Posted January 13, 2009 I loved all of it! Great job! I also love your store, it has that small town charm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john! 1 Posted January 13, 2009 http://picasaweb.google.com/Logston.Roger.Carolane/MONOGRAMS# I hope the link works. I've been doing loads of personalized tiles and coasters so put a few pics up on Picasa. (Yea, I know there's some extra stuff on there but I'm too tired to take those pics down right now.) Carol They look very nice! If you don't mind me asking where can you get tiles at and what are these going for each roughly? :thumbsup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BossThinksImWorking 4 Posted January 13, 2009 Thanks, guys, I buy the tiles at Lowe's and they cost between $.32 each (coaster size), up to $6.50 each for the 18" ceramic tiles. My average price is less than $1.50 each for the 12" ceramic tiles and I sell those for around $14 each. For the granite tiles ($5.50 each), I start at $24 and the larger ceramic tiles start at $28. I just finished 3 more of those for one customer. They make great family or housewarming gifts. Carol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midwaste 4 Posted January 13, 2009 Are you using 631 for all of these? I didnt know they had gold 631, or is that something else? They look great! I just bought a whole bunch of different tile myself today and also talked with two shop owners who are willing to let me put my stuff up. Heh, I just noticed the one you have "Bryant" on is the same tile from Lowe's I just finished yesterday. I have a feeling the jagged/non-straight edges of that are going to be popular. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midwaste 4 Posted January 13, 2009 Also, if you dont mind sharing, where are you sourcing your stands? I have found a few places online, but for the scrolls and such that you have displayed, they are around $5-9 bucks each. However, I am not against doing a little extra decorating of a plain stand, which it looks like you have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BossThinksImWorking 4 Posted January 13, 2009 Yea, those irregular-edged, tiles are some of the best sellers here. The granite tiles are pretty popular for modern kitchens, though. Most of the easels in these photos came from a local shop and I got a great deal on them ($3-$5 ea.), but I've also found some pretty good buys at Hobby Lobby. Just gotta wait for them to be 1/2 price to make them affordable - but seems Hobby Lobby does that every few weeks. Congrats on getting the stores to take your tiles. This should be great for the both of you, because they are honestly worth more than I'm selling them for. I"m just a sucker for the quick cash so I price them cheap. Carol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benr98 40 Posted January 13, 2009 Thanks so much for sharing the link Carol.............super job!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duke 12 Posted January 13, 2009 NICE WORK THANKS CAROL. :thumbsup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cre8tiveCutter 7 Posted January 13, 2009 Wow! those are all great! I too went to Lowes to buy up alot of different tiles, can't wait to try them! Awesome work! Renee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alhjc6 0 Posted January 13, 2009 Those tiles are awesome! Where do you come up with your phrases? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msmith08 2 Posted January 13, 2009 Nice looking items,,, :thumbsup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midwaste 4 Posted January 13, 2009 http://www.myvinyldesigner.com/cart/index.php This is a pretty good place to buy or get inspiration for phrases. I also go to various quote sites via google, family, love, friends, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ms_sign 5 Posted January 13, 2009 Nice work :thumbsup: I like the store building also. Jon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muttley 0 Posted January 13, 2009 You have done some really great work there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cortney03 0 Posted January 13, 2009 Carol... on the Pinkey and Bryant, what style font is the P and the B??? thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hatmanok 0 Posted January 15, 2009 Question? Do you use anything to spray coat these tiles after you put the vinyl on them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benr98 40 Posted January 15, 2009 Question? Do you use anything to spray coat these tiles after you put the vinyl on them? +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
williamssignco 0 Posted January 15, 2009 Question? Do you use anything to spray coat these tiles after you put the vinyl on them? +1 +2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midwaste 4 Posted January 15, 2009 They dont look like they have been lacquered or anything, but it might not be a bad idea. However, it would defeat the purpose of using matte 631 vinyl. I heat mine up with a heat gun and roll them with a rubber brayer as hard as I can. Sometimes, Ill also use an air jet to blow the vinyl into crevices while its warm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peppermom3 0 Posted January 16, 2009 midwaste, You heat the tile first? then put the vinyl on using a rubber brayer to roll it.. I have not done any of these as my machine is on the way. Can't wait.. Love all your tiles dear. Peppermint Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonkeyMeMe 8 Posted January 16, 2009 ok, now you did it,, now i am interested in tiles,, love the granite looking ones,, just one more thing for me to get interested in.. would you mind sharing your eps, for some of your sayings,,? Thanks MonkeyMeMe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buddy 7 Posted January 16, 2009 Carol....FANTASTIC JOB...and what an ispiration girl Can I ask a question..(of coarse I can this is a forum) The Golden Rambler with Gods words on it...what did you do to that rambler to make it shiny like it is? Thanks MMM - DITTO that...I am off to the store! LOL Dazzel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cutter22 0 Posted January 16, 2009 Great stuff...do you seal the coasters? Does the condensation cause the vinyl to lift? Again, nice work! Jacki Brown Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
