Post #143661 by AlohaStation on Mon, Feb 28, 2005 7:00 AM

I have had the same dillema. Materials, time and blood - what is it worth? As a graphic designer its fairly easy to use a standard rate per hour, however, carving goes beyond any "standard" practices. I have spoken with several experienced artisans about how they price items and what it really comes down to is - how much are people willing to pay as opposed to how much do you expect. The two can quite different. Negotiation can be the key. Once you have done a few pieces pricing usually works itself out - but the first few sales may be a little aukward. Good Luck.