amyk
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I'm a slabber, I'm a cabber, I'm a midnight wrapper.
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Post by amyk on Dec 7, 2013 1:15:40 GMT -5
I had an extra day off yesterday, so I decided to do a complicated one. This is a Yellow tiger eye cab wrapped in Bronze wire with red tiger eye beads.  Too complicated? I like it. Amy |
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Post by roy on Dec 7, 2013 11:56:14 GMT -5
i like it !
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2013 12:24:32 GMT -5
My opinion of complicated (or not) in unimportant. What is important is the clearly excellent execution. You definitely have a well defined sense of style and form. The execution of your vision is without a doubt precise. Great work.
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Post by upsided0wnducks on Dec 7, 2013 16:51:26 GMT -5
Wow! Really beautiful!
Krista
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Post by Roger on Dec 8, 2013 12:16:33 GMT -5
It is beautiful but it makes my head hurt trying to figure out how you made it lol.
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Post by pghram on Dec 8, 2013 16:11:27 GMT -5
Beautiful, with a great combination of stones & wire.
Rich
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Post by rockjunquie on Dec 8, 2013 20:18:46 GMT -5
Amy that looks awesome!! With this style wrap, I think it's all about balance and you certainly have it. Everything works together perfectly.  |
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Dec 8, 2013 22:06:46 GMT -5
I like it. dare I ask how long something like that takes?. I could stare at that picture for a good hour and still not know where to start.
chuck
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amyk
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I'm a slabber, I'm a cabber, I'm a midnight wrapper.
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Post by amyk on Dec 9, 2013 14:54:43 GMT -5
Thanks everyone, I took a photo of the back just to confuse you more. lol Something like this usually takes me about 6 hours. I usually work on it 2 hours at a time as my eyes start to go a little wonky on me. I use reading glasses and a magnifying lamp when I wrap.  Amy |
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amyk
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Post by amyk on Dec 9, 2013 14:59:05 GMT -5
Now that I look at the back photo, it reminds me of the Los Angeles freeway system. Lol
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Post by drocknut on Dec 10, 2013 12:06:11 GMT -5
Wow, that is definitely a work of art. I also like the way you balanced the piece. Great job.
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Post by Roger on Dec 10, 2013 14:15:50 GMT -5
Wow. I looked at the back of that thing and walked over to the trash can and dropped in my pliers. I may take up finger painting..
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Post by talkingstones on Dec 10, 2013 19:41:32 GMT -5
I like this, Amy! Really an incredible piece that has balance and bounce with the beads! Very well done!!!
Cathy
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amyk
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Post by amyk on Dec 15, 2013 0:29:56 GMT -5
Thanks everyone.
I sold this wrap the other day, for $95.00.
Everyone at my rock club said I sold it too cheap.
What do you think? Keep in mind that it is bronze wire not silver and she bought
5 wraps total as well as 3 in May. The other wraps ranged from $55 to $75.
Pricing is hard for me. What do you think?
Amy
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Post by rockjunquie on Dec 15, 2013 20:12:56 GMT -5
Pricing really is hard. I think I charge a lot and then I get messages saying I am too cheap. I, personally, would go as high as 125 on this, but I think 95 is still a fair price for bronze and tiger eye. Your work is top notch, so don't be afraid to go with your gut when you are thinking of higher prices. I've seen people charge a whole lot more for much less work. Try to come up with an hourly rate that you think is fair and then use it to figure costs, then add in your material with some mark up. You can't always make up your labor on really labor intense pieces, but you can try to come close.
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Post by wireholic on Dec 16, 2013 16:29:52 GMT -5
I agree with Tela. $95 is a good price but you could easily have gone higher. On a gorgous piece like this - they are paying for the artistry as much as the medium
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