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Les Symonds
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A new commission
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June 13, 2016, 09:37:11 PM »
It's taken a month or so to get this job underway....sourcing a very special stone and choosing the right piece of timber and leather. The basic platter was cut this morning and I've got the draft design work for a load of pyro-engraving done. Hopefully, the client will 'ok' all this and then the various materials can come together in a few days time
Les
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bodrighywood
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June 13, 2016, 10:14:51 PM »
Should look pretty spectacular when done. Lot odf work involved there Les.
pete
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Les Symonds
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Re: A new commission
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June 14, 2016, 08:03:53 AM »
Quote from: bodrighywood on June 13, 2016, 10:14:51 PM
.... Lot of work involved there Les.....
Too true, Pete. I guess that the danger with pieces like this is that if the customer sees only the finished article in the shop window, they're inclined to see £10 worth of wood and a piece of stone, so they may well undervalue the planning and the artwork. I make sure that when I'm on a commissions like this, I start with offering a price range and then I keep the customer updated on progress/hours spent on the piece. Fortunately this customer appreciates the work involved and is happy to pay for it.
Les
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Graham
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June 14, 2016, 08:05:06 AM »
I'm looking forward to seeing this one Les.
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Eric Harvey
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Craters project no.1
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June 14, 2016, 10:45:19 AM »
looks like it will be a lovely piece of art when finished Les,Regards,
Eric.
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Bryan Milham
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June 14, 2016, 09:36:14 PM »
Les,
hope you post updates to this, would love to see your work progressing.
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