Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 12
Results 11 to 14 of 14

Thread: OMG - escalating expectations

  1. #11
    Join Date
    Sep 2014
    Posts
    21

    Default

    I think it is best to discuss and make enough money to enjoy the job and not feel rushed. I have always been skiddish of charging family and friends, but those people should above all others value your time and opinion. So now I charge enough. Maybe as someone suggested cut the figures out of a thin sheet solder some posts then make the bangles pattern side and backside the background, attach the figures with rivets and a bail to the top oval shaped wire easy and not to expensive, no flattening the bangle.

  2. #12
    Join Date
    Sep 2014
    Posts
    21

    Default

    If you use the back side for the figures it should match the curvature of the front maybe split the front side bangle and make two pieces same look place the figures where they look best

  3. #13
    Join Date
    Aug 2012
    Location
    Oxon
    Posts
    394

    Default

    Is she particularly attached to the item as it is, or could you melt it and cast some things from it.
    They would still be made from her mums bangle, but it might take some of the stress out of it for you

  4. #14
    Join Date
    Oct 2014
    Location
    Bristol
    Posts
    216

    Default

    I was wondering casting as a way out. But Joella thank you for posting! I've been gnashing my teeth over an identical issue for almost fortnight and was about to write an almost duplicate thread! It's good to know I'm not alone.

    In the end I've decided to charge them materials and suggest they offer whatever their perceived worth is on top (this is a from scratch not a re-imagining) as it's an old friend. That way I'm hoping it will restrict their design expectations. Also, if they take the mick it'll be their last piece, and if they pay more than I expect I know I'm undervaluing.

    It will however be the VERY last 'freebie' I ever ever do, I will be following the good advice given in this thread. Good luck on your decision Joella. Make sure you're happy too. Don't allow your first piece to become a regret x
    All the gear and no idea

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •