Hi all,

I have designed a locket and have the STL files ready to be 3D printed and then cast and finished etc.

I am excited to see the piece come to life but have just received a quote for the casting and finishing/polishing and I was suprised at how expensive this is.
I have been quoted £44.66 + vat for the casting and metal costs which seems fair, and then £189.00 + vat for the polishing which I was suprised was so expensive. This would bring the total per locket, after set-up costs, to £233.66 + vat before I add the chain, gemnstones, and the mark-up. I am hoping to produce quite a few of these rather than a one-off so need to get the pricing and costs right.

I could consider doing the polishing myself instead but I was hoping that someone might be able to advise if this cost seems fair and if anyone knows of any casters or polishers that they could recommend.
I have been looking for other quotes but understandably it seems that a lot of companies aren't operating at the moment.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thank you,
Sammy