Hi everyone,
i was hoping for some advice on what to charge for a hand painted cake. Basically I take customer's photographs and paint them onto a cake with icing and (gloved) fingers. It comes out looking somewhat impressionist in the colors and style. its a new skill I'm working on, but I'd like to go live with it at work, I just don't know what to charge or how to properly cost it. Do I charge per hour, have a set fee, or a range of fees depending on how complicated the picture is? And if so what is a reasonable amount to ask? I don't anticipate doing wedding cakes or tiered cakes in this style. But I do live and work in a large city and there is the potential for high end customers willing to pay more for something unique. The next question is: do you think this is even something that people would want?
thanks for your help. I've attached a photo and included a link to the time lapse video of it being painted.
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What do you charge for a standard 10 inch now? Might be a good starting point. My base 10 inch Start at $120. So if this was my work I'd charge minimum $200 since it is a unique talent in caKing.
It's an awesome technique! I want to watch more videos
Stunning! You have a unique talent, a real specialty. Target the upper end and charge at least $30 per hour. It may take time for your business to prosper, but wait for that to happen. Don't let people talk you down in price. And don't give too much info, such as your hourly rate; that opens the door to their wanting to negotiate. All they need is a final price. Good luck!
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