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What title do you like?

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John Beaver

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What title do you use?

I'm making new business cards and mailers for a show. I'm looking for suggestions on what to call myself and my work.

I primarily make laminated and segmented bowls, but I also do some hollow forms and carved vessels.

What titles do you like and why?

Some suggestions.

Wood Turner
Wood Artist
Artistry in Wood
Turned Wood Art
Wood Bowls
Wood Vessels.
Constructed wood art
 
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I just call myself Jack of all trades because I'm not a master of any. :) I do a little of everything from segmented work to carved work. Some flat work, conceptual work, architectural turnings, repair work and basically whatever I get excited about this month. I think I'll just call myself a "doer" because I'll do just about anything.
 
Have you exhausted, and/or rejected, a play on words involving your surname?

Would something like "Natural Woodworker" be too cute for your market?

Your previous major customers and clients might be a better source of suggestions.
 
If you're doing "art" places you probably want to go with something like wood artist, becuse those who give art shows or maintain art galleries aren't interested in my favorite - craftsman.

I consider it a higher calling, because you have to make something that can be handled or used, not just admired from a distance.
 
Why not really go radical.....with a play on your name.

"Beaver at Work":cool2:

Most people would pick up on that quick!
 
Dear John; My cards say Artisry In Wood. I choose a card from the Office Depot file. It is a brown and green card on good stock that has branches and grass on the left side and the written info on the right. Under Artistry In Wood is my name with Woodturner under it. pmk
 
Cards

My thoughts....go with what you want, but a word of caution...print just a minimum number of cards til you settle on something that works for you. I use a business card program and can set up my own designs as I see fit, and print just what I need....maybe not the cheapest way to go, but I can tailor them to up-coming shows and seasons, printing only what I will need. You might look into "Business Card Factory Deluxe", I think I got my 2 disc set at Office Depot, and absolutely love it. Keep us in the know.:cool2::cool2:
 
Further to Mr. Don's idea (printing only as needed), print cards for each venue. As done on the old "Rockford Files" TV show, with movable rubber type, but using more modern methods.
 
FWIW:

I vote for "Wood Turner", because it covers everything you do with wood and a lathe. Let your work speak for itself - artist, craftsman or other.

I agree with MM's assessment of "craftsman"', but I think it's too general for your purposes. While all wood turners could be called "craftsman", not all craftsman are wood turners.

Personally I don't like any "artist" derivative titles. But that's just me.

Good luck with whatever you pick.

Frank
 
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my card says
DUCK DITCH TURNER
the town that i live in is called Goose Creek
bottom of card says ( JUST MAKING TOOTH PICKS)
my work is singed the same way
DUCK DITCH TURNER
 
Thanks everyone for all the input.

While I appreciate those who shy away from titles (I've always downplayed pretentious titles in my profession) I do find it necessary to put a description on marketing mailers and such.

At this point, I've received the most positive responses from "Artistry in Wood" - Thank you Paul K.

I think it sums up my work and what I'm trying to accomplish, and keeps me covered for possible work beyond turning.
 
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