Nontraditional Wraps and Necklaces Almost Done
Aug 18, 2022 7:38:12 GMT -5
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Post by fernwood on Aug 18, 2022 7:38:12 GMT -5
Custom wraps/necklaces are almost done.
These were made with the rocks I posted a while ago for ID.
After lots of tests and research, I am 99% sure they are meteorites.
They were found in the Jordan River at the place attributed to the baptism of Jesus.
Many meteorites have been found in the area and the place is well documented.
Anyways, my friends had very specific requirements. No polishing or shaping the rocks in any way. The wire must hold the rocks secure, but not take away from them. The two wraps must match each other in color and style. The necklace had to be black woven leather. One was to be 17 7/8” long and the other 17 3/8” long.
I tried a couple of designs before settling on this. Had to go from 18 gu to 20 gu as the 18 blocked the stones too much.
Note that I used a wooden toothpick to tighten the wires to the stone after taking these photos.
I spent about 4 total hours making these. I made the necklaces from purchased leather cord and antique bronze jewelry findings. The wrap wire is antique bronze.
Both pendants were made to not really have a front and back.
One was a 4 sided rock and the other 3 sided.
So, what would you charge? I let them know that due to their requirements, it would take several hours to do. They were not worried about the cost. They were initially sitting to another regular customer at work. I had just made a custom bracelet for her. I told her $20.00 and she gave me $25.00.
I sent them a couple photos of one pendant and the end of one necklace. They loved it.
My total expense for materials is about $12.00. Most of that was for the leather cord.
Would appreciate pricing advice. I am thinking $40.00. My knee injury caused me to be unable to work on these for about a month.
Thanks.
These were made with the rocks I posted a while ago for ID.
After lots of tests and research, I am 99% sure they are meteorites.
They were found in the Jordan River at the place attributed to the baptism of Jesus.
Many meteorites have been found in the area and the place is well documented.
Anyways, my friends had very specific requirements. No polishing or shaping the rocks in any way. The wire must hold the rocks secure, but not take away from them. The two wraps must match each other in color and style. The necklace had to be black woven leather. One was to be 17 7/8” long and the other 17 3/8” long.
I tried a couple of designs before settling on this. Had to go from 18 gu to 20 gu as the 18 blocked the stones too much.
Note that I used a wooden toothpick to tighten the wires to the stone after taking these photos.
I spent about 4 total hours making these. I made the necklaces from purchased leather cord and antique bronze jewelry findings. The wrap wire is antique bronze.
Both pendants were made to not really have a front and back.
One was a 4 sided rock and the other 3 sided.
So, what would you charge? I let them know that due to their requirements, it would take several hours to do. They were not worried about the cost. They were initially sitting to another regular customer at work. I had just made a custom bracelet for her. I told her $20.00 and she gave me $25.00.
I sent them a couple photos of one pendant and the end of one necklace. They loved it.
My total expense for materials is about $12.00. Most of that was for the leather cord.
Would appreciate pricing advice. I am thinking $40.00. My knee injury caused me to be unable to work on these for about a month.
Thanks.
So does $14 each cover your gas, electricity and time? Don't forget these are custom made to their specifications. You are making $7/hr. if you charge them that amount. Well below minimum wage nowadays.
