DIY if my price is too high 😉
Have you ever wondered why handmade products are so pricey? I remember being shocked at the high prices, and even now I’m worried that my prices will be seen as too high for the average Joe or Jane. I promise you though, you’re getting a deal with me. Why? Because I’m still learning how to price and I still lowball myself. Let’s look at my latest commission: a couple of cute kittycats.
(How do crop a photo in this app? 🤔)
These little cuties are 4” tall. They look small and even though I had made this style before, enough time had passed that I truly couldn’t remember how long it took me. I charged the person $30 for the pair, thinking it was only going to take me an hour each, and I could finish the two of them while I watched a movie or something.
Well, they took me 3 hours each, and that doesn’t include the time spent embroidering the faces! If I went by minimum wage alone, I should be charging over $100 for the pair.
Now don’t get me wrong: I’m fine with the $30 because I gain experience from it and let’s face it - this is fun work! But commissions will get closer-to-fair pricing after each sale because I recognize where mistakes have been made.
And for those of you who balk at the high prices of hand made crafts, I absolutely encourage you to take it on as a DIY project because a) you’ll understand where we’re coming from, and b) I bet you’ll have the time of your life!
Later gators.
😘 ☀️ 🐝