I was hopingfor more of an upscale market...
On an hourly rate, charging $200 for it puts us both at about $8/hour, I would guess. Not terrible, but not great. Might be able to do them faster as we get better at them, though.
We did this one as a Christmas present for my parents. We've got another with a pattern like a Native American design of a bird that's almost done, but that one will probably be a one-off as it's a lot more intricate in terms of the cut stained glass. (It's for my girlfriend's sister.)
Just playing with the idea at this point- I think we need to make a few more to really get a better feel for it.
(On an hourly rate, charging $200 for it puts us both at about $8/hour, I would guess. Not terrible, but not great. Might be able to do them faster as we get better at them, though.
We did this one as a Christmas present for my parents. We've got another with a pattern like a Native American design of a bird that's almost done, but that one will probably be a one-off as it's a lot more intricate in terms of the cut stained glass. (It's for my girlfriend's sister.)
Just playing with the idea at this point- I think we need to make a few more to really get a better feel for it.
The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure.,
Mon 26 Nov 2007, 18:27,
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may pay to do one or two of the different designs, and set up a small website/blog with a carefully set up series of pictures and write up, explaining themuse words like 'authentic', 'natural', detailed' etc etc, and tout them that way with an enquiries email.
It immediately makes them more saleable overseas and elsewhere, and the write-up/pictures will make them more 'sellable'.
You can then do them on a basis which is 'made to order'.
if you get several orders at once, you can amend write up etc to give minimum order time required.
try and get the website advertised locally and do a few cards etc to put in craft places/anywhere where money tends to gather.
(It immediately makes them more saleable overseas and elsewhere, and the write-up/pictures will make them more 'sellable'.
You can then do them on a basis which is 'made to order'.
if you get several orders at once, you can amend write up etc to give minimum order time required.
try and get the website advertised locally and do a few cards etc to put in craft places/anywhere where money tends to gather.
The Great Architect is still waiting for his account to be deleted on,
Mon 26 Nov 2007, 18:30,
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Thanks!Very nice tips! I shall do so this coming week.
We had planned on doing several different patterns- the one I posted, a sunset, a gothic arch and an art deco type of geometric pattern. Once we get a pattern to work, I can photocopy it on 11x17 paper for templates and then spend a day producing fronts- the cheapest part, to be honest- and assemble the boxes as needed.
A website would be a good idea!
(We had planned on doing several different patterns- the one I posted, a sunset, a gothic arch and an art deco type of geometric pattern. Once we get a pattern to work, I can photocopy it on 11x17 paper for templates and then spend a day producing fronts- the cheapest part, to be honest- and assemble the boxes as needed.
A website would be a good idea!
The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure.,
Mon 26 Nov 2007, 18:36,
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a few photos showing the process up the the end result, and a nice set of final pictures, designs etc all looks gooddecent write up, few sugegstions for those who browse - 'ideal present for XXXXX' etc etc, and then an enquiries form.
Could be good, hope it works out :)
(Could be good, hope it works out :)
The Great Architect is still waiting for his account to be deleted on,
Mon 26 Nov 2007, 18:38,
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Good advice, sir.I hope you don't mind me eavesdropping?
( Heffrey wants to show you his wood at SmileMoon.etsy.com,
Mon 26 Nov 2007, 18:42,
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hehe, not at all sir :) /he'll have a heart attack when I put in my invoice for the advice ;)
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Mon 26 Nov 2007, 19:04,
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