When I had the chance to make a living as a furniture maker, it was a dream come true. However, I soon realized that my chosen path was a very difficult one and found that I needed to adapt my designs to appeal to consumers.
In this video, I share some of my best tips for making furniture that, in my experience, people really like and are willing to buy. (Duration – 12:09)
Here is a link to the two templates I use. You can download them for free for your own personal use here. Download templates.
Sculptural Woodwork by Chris Wong 
I want to be like Chris when i grow up. Give ’em what they want and sell that stuff…whatever it is.
You had me going for the first couple of minutes!
Brilliant! Absolutely BRILLIANT!! I really feel like I have the knowledge to get out there and sell crap now. Thanks, Chris!!
Chris,
Great advice. Your work might be even more marketable if you used the new Veritas bench.
http://www.leevalley.com/us/home/page.aspx?p=71736&c=
Jim
that’s up there with his magic square.
You added a lot of value to that piece of wood…when can I buy this product?
I think I’ve already mastered that painting technique
I would love to discuss further more your techniques if that would be possible. Your living the dream I would love to live.
You elaborated on every argument a custom furniture builder needs to know to market products. Well done.