I made this junk jewellery bracelet from buttons beads and odds and ends. It looks like something that was made from inexpensive items but when I added them up, or worked out what they would cost to buy new, it was expensive. with my time and sundry costs I wasn't sure how to price this item so that it was fair to me and a customer.
Getting the money right is important.
What would you pay for one off hand-crafted items?
What do you charge for your creations?
Are you satisfied that the stuff you use to make your products is considerately sourced?
Do you lack the confidence to ask for what something is worth?
Just some of the questions crafters and makers ask themselves each day.
Picture shown by LTreatDesigns. For sale on pinterest.
When I meet up with my craft group after the holiday we will be making windchimes. We are excited about this and with good reason. They can be made from all kinds of things including keys, shells, broken pottery and beads. You can make them using simple construction skills or jewellery making skills as in the example above. I am making mine using beautiful twigs from outside and hanging them with some tiny (one-bite) metal cake tins that I never used and I hope to post the results. All skill levels and all ages can be involved in this. Get looking for stuff and have a go. Consider your neighbours though and don't have something too loud and clanking!!
www.LTreatDesigns.com
http://uk.pinterest.com/explore/wind-chimes/
