>Question for those that have sold bowls and hollow forms. I read somewhere that a good starting point on a well turned bowl is about $10 and inch. But then again that all depends on if someone likes it enough to pay that much.
The big question I have is on hollow forms? How do you price a hollow form with a collar? Obviously there is a lot more work that goes in one then a bowl of the same diameter. How do start with a price on one?
>First, let me say I don't sell my turnings, but whatever formula you work out for yourself, consider a couple things...
First, how hot or wild is your object? Can it sell for many times its wage value based on its subtlety or "art value." (Configure that as you will.)
Next, is your work collectible? Do you have an established base of people who own your work? If so, that shifts the supply/demand curve in your favor.
Next, disregard any formula that prices art or craft by the inch. It may exist as a guideline for amateurs, but it doesn't take anything else into consideration.
I would suggest surfing to some turning sites on this Internet of ours to see what people are selling and for how much. Figure they're getting half what they ask, and value your stuff accordingly.
I will take a look around the Internet and see what I can from what others have posted. I will take into consideration the getting half part. Sounds like pretty good advise.
I also set a minimum price for which I am willing to sell a piece. It is based on cost plus my labor and all other expenses. I call it wholesale. I don't budge on that !!!
>Hi Dick, make sure you market yourself if you plan on selling your work on a regular basis. Most crafts people don't consider that aspect of the business.
It can make the difference between selling your work for a few bucks each or a few hundred (even thousands) each. Don't hesitate to speak with successful crafts people about their sales approach, most are quite willing to share.
There are publications such as Crafts Report, which may be a good reference....
