Mosaic Mirrors - what do you think?

[Katianne]

I only started making mosaics a month ago and was wondering if anyone could give their opions on what I've done so far and the prices I am charging. All comments really appreciated!

http://katiankrafts.wordpress.com/mirrors/

[Katianne]

http://katiankrafts.wordpress.com/files/2007/01/circle-purple.JPG http://katiankrafts.wordpress.com/files/2007/01/circle-sea-green.JPG

http://katiankrafts.wordpress.com/files/2007/01/circle-caramel.JPG http://katiankrafts.wordpress.com/files/2007/01/large-circle-blue.JPG

http://katiankrafts.wordpress.com/files/2007/01/large-circle-yellow.JPG http://katiankrafts.wordpress.com/files/2007/01/large-circle-purple.JPG

http://katiankrafts.wordpress.com/files/2007/01/large-square-purple.JPG http://katiankrafts.wordpress.com/files/2007/01/large-square-green.JPG

[Lianne86]

Wow! They are really pretty. Can't believe you've just been doing it for a month. Looks like you've been doing it for longer.

Hope they are a success for you

[Lou]

Your mirrors are beautiful! I agree with Lianne, looks like you've been making them for much longer.

How did you get into making Mosaic mirrors? Have you started selling them yet? Wouldnt mind one of those for my bathroom ;)

Lou

[Seahorse]

They are great, perfect for bathrooms!

How much are you charging?Usually(I say usually, I havnt actually sold anything yet)I work out what it cost me to make then double it.

[Katianne]

£20 for the round, £30 for the large square. I have made a larger round one and that is £25. Does this seem reasonable? I have worked out my cost and then added a bit more on for the time it takes.

I got in to it by chance. I was on ebay one day and came across the mosaic tiles. I thought it would be nice to make something for my friend for xmas, so decided I could have a go at a mirror. I was really pleased with it and she loved it, so ordered a few more tiles in other colours and it's all gone from there.

My first craft fair is in March so no sales as yet. I do have a website in case anyone wants to order one. Obv. would need to add postage to my costs then though. So glad you like them! I was a bit worried so you have given me a confidence boost!

[Seahorse]

Sounds reasonable.How much is P+P?

[Katianne]

Based on the weight of each mirror (and if the Royal Mail website is accurate!), postage and packaging woulf be:

Small Circle - £4.00 Large Circle - £6.00 Large Square - £8.00

[Katianne]

I have just updated my website with more of the mirrors I have made. To have a look please click on:

http://katiankrafts.wordpress.com/my-mosaics/

[Lianne86]

You've photographed them really well. I like the titles and flowers that you've put with them. Looks really professional.

[mollymandy]

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[Katianne]

I am expanding! have been making these over the last few days and wondered what people think of them?

http://katiankrafts.wordpress.com/files/2007/02/purple-frame.JPG

http://katiankrafts.wordpress.com/files/2007/02/green-frame.JPG

http://katiankrafts.wordpress.com/files/2007/02/blue-frame.JPG

[Seahorse]

I like them, they are very neat and having your name in the frame is a good way to advertise.

[handmadeheaven.biz]

i really love them. your colourways are really nice too. they're also a snip! hope you do well at your fairs. your photography's great - i love the reflection of even more mosaics in the picture frames :)

[Katianne]

Have I priced them right? I am asking £6 each? Just right, too low, too much? I wouldn't want to charge any less really as they actually quite time consuming to make.

[handmadeheaven.biz]

if you feel it's a good price, stick with it. maybe try them at £8 then you can always go back if they don't sell but i think £8 is still a good price.

[Seahorse]

Blimey!Id say £12!!Your being very generous.

Did you say, are they picture/mirror frames?

[Katianne]

They are 5 x 7 inch photo frames. So shall I have a vote on how much I should sell them for? Thanks!!!!

[Seahorse]

Ah, I couldnt get a sense of scale.I think around £8-£10.

Thayd look great with a mirror in them for the bathroom, like a make up mirror.

[razorbladekisses]

Your mirrors and photo frames look very good :) I agree with the others in that you have photographed them very well. They look very professional. Are you pleased with what you have made?

[Katianne]

Yes, really pleased. It was a lot of trial and error to start with but I'm really pleased with the range I have now. I have had lots of compliments and been told my mosaics are very original, which I really like. I am currently making coasters so that wil be something else to add to it. I am looking forward to my first craft fair so I can get some customer feedback, and hopefully some sales!!!