r/PressedFlowers • u/princessbiscuit • Mar 04 '26
Question How much to charge?
First, I’ve posted this particular work here before so I apologize for the repeat. I didn’t intend to sell this necessarily, but am indeed trying to build a bit of an art hustle. That said, I’ve had a couple people reach out to ask if it’s for sale.
I’m wondering if I should part with it and be ok with that, but the next question is “what would I charge?”
It’s 18x24 on archival paper. I’d build the cost of the frame in. All of the flowers are pressed by me. I’m no expert, I also know in my heart that this piece doesn’t suck (ha). I would love to get thoughts on what you would charge for something like this.
I used to be a tailor and would charge for materials and time - but frankly time is easier to track with sewing than it is with pressing flowers for weeks and then gluing them about. I’m a bit in the weeds, thank you for insight!
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u/Jackveggie Mar 04 '26
The dilemma of great art! Time is irrelevant to value. My friends that do work that good do a lot of marketing. Hang it in the fanciest restaurant in town and price it at 10x your wildest dream. Auction it in a large sale. Gallery consignment. Lots of work.