r/CraftyCommerce • u/slayorbeslayed • 1d ago
Pricing Question for art markets
Hi everyone!! Recently finished upcycling and beading these bottles, I have an art market coming up and I have no idea how to price these... any suggestions?
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u/JerseyGirlinSweden 1d ago
I don’t really see these selling truthfully
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u/Teh_CodFather 1d ago
Seconding this.
Also, not sure what your other art is… but if I saw something like this at an art market I’d skip the booth entirely. Art markets (at least where I am) tend to be a bit higher end than craft markets (where this might exist) and sometimes juried.
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u/potpurriround 1d ago
$15-20? That’s what I would think I would be willing to pay.
What was your cost of materials for your beads? Make sure you’re covering that.
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u/slayorbeslayed 1d ago
not much and i got the bottles for free! so i was thinking that range as well
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u/JustaNerdOnTheInside 1d ago
I’d pay $20 at a fair if I connected with one. I like your idea! Quirky maximalists like myself might like 🔮✨
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u/girlbabe323 21h ago
Why are you encouraging this?
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u/potpurriround 21h ago
I could see Ren Fair fans enjoying these. Just because you personally don’t think these have value, that doesn’t mean no one will. Worst case, she tries to sell them and learns there isn’t a market for them or to lower them.
Are the crafts not meant to bring us joy to create? Once she’s made something she enjoyed, asking if people would buy it isn’t a wild notion.
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u/Own-Arachnid7952 19h ago
I second the ren faire notion. If she found a nice bottle with a mouth wide enough for d4's or d6's, she could make a decorative health potion/'spell in a bottle'.
My RPG/DND friends would love the gimmick of a DM casting 'fireball'... and then pouring all the necessary d6's from a prop liquor bottle lol
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u/Lucky-ACE-1011 19h ago
I think they'd sell at pagan or psychic fairs in the fall too. Advertising as Halloween decor could work too. I wouldn't pay more than $10 for it though.
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u/IRLperson 1d ago
Usually people stop decorating with their old liquor bottles after college. I just can't see these really selling.
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u/slayorbeslayed 1d ago
perhaps you just don't see the vision! thanks for the opinion tho i appreciate it :)
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u/Edgy-in-the-Library 19h ago
It's not the vision we aren't seeing, babe. This just isn't a great product unfortunately
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u/dorkorama 1d ago
So rude, that’s not the question
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u/Warm-Pen-2275 1d ago
Of course it is. Price is directly determined by demand, which is low. Therefore price is low or non existent.
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u/girlbabe323 21h ago
People don't like logic they want you to feed their egos. I agree with you 100%
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u/lilshortyy420 21h ago
Agree. If they were old vintage bottles of other sorts it would be different.
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u/keigoskfc 1d ago
These are super cute, but I'd really only price them based on general interest which is unfortunately probably a bit low for something this simple yet specific. Maybe $10? I'd buy one for $10 if I had that sort of aesthetic going on in my home. They are cute for sure though!
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u/Under_Pressure_123 1d ago
This looks fine as DYI but there is no demand for this.
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u/slayorbeslayed 1d ago
i've had people ask to buy some!
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u/Critical-Entry-7825 1d ago
Then sell to them 😂
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u/slayorbeslayed 1d ago
right and i am lol just curious on pricing thoughts!
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u/Monday0987 1d ago
How much did you charge for the ones you have already sold?
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u/girlbabe323 21h ago
They didn't sell any even to the people who said they would buy them because those people were just being nice.
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u/CloudJumperBAE146 21h ago
What the fuck is with all the rude ass comments lmao. Maybe they're moreso for a craft fair than art but this sub is for crafts. God damn lol
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u/Healthy_Candle_4545 18h ago
Too many people are trying to sell janky shit because they never had a friend sit them down and level with them. This sub is for craft commerce aka selling handicrafts. We should expect honesty from this community
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u/CloudJumperBAE146 17h ago
Depending on the price (which I'd what they were asking) I'd probably snag one 🤷♀️ people just saying "don't" isn't helpful it's just being a dickhead. The tips on how to advance the design is helpful.
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u/Healthy_Candle_4545 17h ago
What is the maximum you would pay for the green bottle? How about the clear one?
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u/emogirl450 1d ago
Do Yourself It
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u/Under_Pressure_123 20h ago
Omg I KNOW it's DIY but you've made me realise I keep writing it as DYI...
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u/BreadedChicki 1d ago
Price them the same as you would any other handmade item: Cost of Materials + Labor (I use either the federal or local minimum wage). If you got something for free, or if you got the item as a result of something else you bought (such as buying the beverage, thus resulting in the bottle) pick a flat rate and stick to it, probably in the $1-5 range.
Example: Bottle: $5, Beads & Chains: $7, Labor (30 Min.): $3.63 (federal min. wage) - Total: $15.63 or $16.00 (I usually round up for profit). And you can then fluctuate the cost based on popularity of a certain design. If you feel like there's a certain style trending right now, up the price for that (like a dollar or two, nothing crazy).
There's really no "rule" to pricing, but it is good to know the math behind the product.
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u/slayorbeslayed 1d ago
thank you for the genuine feedback!! appreciate it
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u/voodoodollbabie 1d ago
When you have your cost nailed down, your retail price should be 2-3 times cost. You have to generate a profit to cover the costs of overhead (booth fees, marketing, etc). And don't just pay yourself minimum wage - pay what you would pay someone else to make them for you when your business scales up. I always planned for scaling up, allows you to offer wholesale someday whether you plan to do that now or not.
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u/celery48 1d ago
Materials + labor = cost. That’s how much it costs you to produce the item. There’s no profit.
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u/violet123e 1d ago
don’t spend time on crafting these, please. It comes across as a child’s handiwork. Not for markets.
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u/slayorbeslayed 1d ago
what do you sell at markets?
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u/violet123e 1d ago
Items that take considerable time, skill, and effort to create. If multiple people are telling you the same thing you should see it as a sign…
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u/slayorbeslayed 1d ago
these did take me a considerable amount of time skill and effort, it's essentially like beadworking and jewelry making, i'm not sure what you feel is missing in your daily life for you to be condescending and rude, but you can always keep scrolling if you don't have a valuable opinion!
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u/violet123e 1d ago
lol
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u/IRLperson 1d ago
apparently being truthful when someone asking for advice is being "condescending
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u/dorkorama 1d ago
She asked for advice on pricing, not a critique of her product.
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u/Healthy_Candle_4545 18h ago
Pricing is essentially a critique. Why would you pay hundreds for a luxury item? Because it’s well-crafted
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u/mauvewaterbottle 23h ago
Just because an opinion doesn’t align with yours doesn’t make it not valuable.
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u/watchmedisappear 21h ago
Isn’t it just beaded trim that you glued on? I have the same trim I added to a lampshade
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u/grannyartemis 1d ago
The condescension is in presuming to know what everyone else in the world might or might not ever buy, and what’s good for every other potential artist or crafter.
In 40+ years of art and craft fairs, I’ve seen LOADS of highly skilled, time-consuming, fully handmade work that I would never buy, because I personally didn’t care for it, not because it wasn’t original or wasn’t made from scratch.
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u/Healthy_Candle_4545 18h ago
And op is missing all three of those elements: highly skilled, time-consuming, and fully handmade
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u/JARStheFox 1d ago
This has to be one of the meanest things I've heard a crafter tell another crafter. Shame on you.
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u/ThighHighBoyfriend 1d ago
Just because you're not the target market for a type of craft doesn't mean it's poorly done or not worth doing.
I am very much the target market for something like this as a maximalist with an interest in glass bottles and apothecary shelves. A table of these would make me downright giddy and I would be more than happy to pay $15-20 for one at an art market if I was going in with the intention to spend money. Renaissance festivals and more witchy-leaning markets especially would appreciate the style. OP, I stopped scrolling because I thought it was interesting. I've seen far worse and more amateur work. My only note is that you may want to figure out another way to decorate the cork to bring it on par with the rest of the piece, but other than that, keep going, you're doing great.
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u/Gee_Maw 1d ago
I really like these. They would look beautiful on a shelf. Plz don’t let the negative comments get to
you. There are people who would love to buy one of these !
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u/slayorbeslayed 1d ago
thank you so much!! i appreciate it <3 i was just gonna test one or two to see if there is a demand anyways 😭 idk why people are having very strong reactions to them
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u/Glittering_Meet3206 1d ago
it really is really weird! you're being very well humored about it op
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u/social_suicide_101 1d ago
That's Reddit I'm afraid, you have to be pretty brave to post pictures of your craft, I'm sorry people have been so harsh. I sometimes ask chatGPT for pricing advice although I find it over optimistic so bear that in mind or ask it to be realistic for the event you are attending
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u/potpurriround 19h ago
Genuinely, why would you think ChatGPT would be good at telling you what subjective art should be priced? At least it’s not going to be aggressive with you, but I would reconsider your market research strategies.
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u/potpurriround 19h ago
I feel like some people get ultra hung up on the “Commerce” versus the “Crafty”. Like, good grief, not everything needs to have a 400% ROI. People can craft for the joy of it, then sell the surplus. Asking what a fair price is isn’t an open call to just being shit on.
This sub can be wild. But there’s also some really good stuff here, like your art that’s obviously made with heart, and people who come in genuinely wanting to help others.
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u/jancarternews 1d ago
Will you be selling it filled with alcohol? If they wanted to fill it with alcohol, is it sanitized and sterilized? Otherwise, could you put something inside them, like colored sand or glitter water?
I’ve seen bottles like this that are totally blinged out, which look amazing! These seem more subtle, and they might appeal to people who keep their liquor out on display on carts, but then I feel like they would want to put some type of liquor in there.
What might make it more appealing as if they were removable, if they had a class like a necklace, and people could put them on different bottles as they use them. So for example, somebody could put it on a bottle of vodka, but when they finish that bottle of vodka, then they could move it over to a bottle of gin. Or something like that.
I like the one you did with the smaller beads better, the one with the bigger beads with that trim around it seems more like an arts and craft project. I can see somebody spending between five and $10 for these..
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u/AdExcellent1745 18h ago
I agree. I was shocked by the comments. I would totally buy a really cool one for 16 bucks or a basic one for $10 as someone else suggested, 10 would feel like a steal.
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u/not_a_tuba 1d ago
Idfk why people are being massive dicks in here. Its relatively niche but there are eclectic people everywhere. Theyre very fun and i think a maximalist would love these!
That said i can see people paying the $15-20 range, assuming materials arent too expensive.
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u/slayorbeslayed 1d ago
thank you so much!! that was exactly my thought process and i appreciate the feedback <3
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u/tooawkwrd 1d ago
Agreed. Hard to understand all the downvotes - OP didn't ask whether they should make and sell these. Plus decorating styles are different worldwide, so judgy of people to assume their taste and market is the same for everyone else.
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u/After_Preference_885 17h ago
I've never been to this sub before and honestly I'm going to tell Reddit not to show it to me anymore
I don't need to see people get bullied by jerks everyday
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u/JARStheFox 1d ago
Whoever is saying these won't sell, they're not your target audience. I think this would do wonders at a craft fair, so long as you're marketing to the right people. I know I would personally adore these. I think these would especially be a hit at ren faires or fairs centering sustainability. I couldn't tell you about pricing, I'm terrible at pricing myself 😅, but it hurt seeing all the negativity and people telling you to just not sell them. They're beautiful. 💖💖💖
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u/slayorbeslayed 1d ago
thank you so much i appreciate it luv 💕 i mean i love to decorate my own place with these and the fairy/ ren vibe is exactly the idea, i'm glad someone gets it haha 😭
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u/JARStheFox 1d ago
I'm gonna be so real: if you love your work, and you're proud of it, the worst thing you can do is post it on Reddit. Reddit in my experience has been the greatest killer of pride. I would suggest instead maybe seeking out or creating an instagram group chat with other craft fair vendors, I've personally noticed a much kinder culture around discussions like this and much less "stop doing the thing that brings you joy."
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u/slayorbeslayed 1d ago
honestly a great idea!! i will definitely try it out bc i do know a few other people doing vending!! thank you again <3
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u/Longjumping-River447 1d ago
I think they’re cool! But what would the uses be? Just curious
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u/slayorbeslayed 1d ago
decor!! or i like to use them to hold bracelets, jewelry, plants, flowers whatever
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u/adrunkensailor 17h ago
You should include a few examples of their intended use in your display. Put flowers in one, maybe a taper candle in a shorter bottle (I'm picturing like a Chambord situation). Some people aren't great at imagining how they might use decorative objects, so giving them some ideas would probably help them sell. I'd say $10-15 is probably the right neighborhood for price.
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u/coydogsaint 1d ago
I hate that people are being jerks to you for no reason, I'd WAY rather see stuff like this than the AI slop and dozens of people sellig vinyl wrapped tumblers at craft fairs. However I do think the market for these would be a lot larger if they were meant to hang like a sun catcher or lantern. Adding a chain and/or light to them would probably make more people want them. But I think they're neat 🤷 I feel like as they are I would pass because I wouldn't know what to do with it, but if it was a lantern I'd pay maybe $20?
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u/slayorbeslayed 1d ago
thank you so much!! and i appreciate the feedback that makes sense tbh, i'll definitely look into ways to make them functional
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u/Little_Emu_ 17h ago
It would be super easy to add a string of LED fairy lights! Maybe as an option to upgrade.
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u/anb9216 1d ago
Maybe consider selling/marketing them as a crafting kit your customer can make themselves. You can include all the materials in the bottle that can be pulled out with the wire you use for wrapping. Give options for colorways, maybe do different themes, find vintage beads you can upsell into it. A “bespoke crafting experience.”
Personally, I would be much more likely to pay for an “experience” craft versus a completed project like this.
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u/EmEffBee 1d ago
Pair them with a scroll and fancy pen, and it's a message in a bottle kit 😁
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u/rand0mlygenerat3d 1d ago
I was thinking "wish jar" or "dream jar" something like that. I like it so well, I wouldn't even require the pen and paper to be sold with it. That could be an add-on! $25-$30 I think would sell in my area. (Midwest/Eastern Nebraska)
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u/BananaPlushy 19h ago
I was thinking some of that glitter water stuff and slap a potion label on it! I would buy this as a Halloween decoration.
But message in a bottle! Fantastic idea
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u/BusinessAnybody2065 19h ago
Have them add their wish while at the booth! Leave an area for them to write/decorate a scroll. It will bring more eyes to your booth
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u/EmEffBee 18h ago
Would be cool to do a take a wish leave a wish, you take someones wish for you and write a wish for the next person/bottle.
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u/strawberrymilk2216 1d ago
Just wanted to say I think these are really cute ! Idk what the other comments are about…
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u/Elegant-Analyst-7381 1d ago
So I think I'm kind of your demographic, as I like this aesthetic a lot. The white bottle is quite lovely! However, it would be a hard sell, as these bottles don't do anything. I'd feel like I'd have to upcycle it myself once I bought it from you, so I wouldn't pay much for it. Have you considered:
- making it a lamp by putting fairy lights in it
- making it a lamp by using a "wine bottle torch kit"
- cutting out a panel of glass to make it a candle holder
I think if you did that, you could charge more for them.
Also, have you considered making wine glass charms? I think your beadwork would look quite nice as wine glass charms, and be a good accompaniment to these bottles.
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u/slayorbeslayed 1d ago
those are amazing ideas!! i definitely think i will make them functional bc i now see people arent sure what they are for, thank you so much for the support feedback :)
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u/social_suicide_101 1d ago
The battery powered bottle lights would be really cheap and easy to add, but you don't know yet if you need to add anything, try them first and see how it goes, or try some with lights and some without and see what happens. It's easy to fall into the trap of improving things without giving them a chance to see if they actually need improving. Maybe people like them as they are. Wishing you luck and admiring your spirit dealing with the haters.
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u/potpurriround 19h ago
I think if you took out the corks from a few and put a unique flower in them, you could show off their bud vase potential. I think showing people what they could be would really help your sales.
Similar to when Target has all the cute aesthetic stuff together and you see the vision. Just having the bottles by themselves makes it harder for some to see the vision—just take the aggressively negative people in this thread. My witchy friends would love these, more so that they’re handmade!
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u/MT_061619 1d ago
These are so cute!! I would absolutely buy one if I saw this at an art market for $10-$20! I feel like all I see nowadays is AI slop. Your work is really beautiful!
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u/ChipperBunni 1d ago
Oop my bad yall these are exactly up my alley 😅
I will admit I’m probably yanking that stopper out, to put more things in the bottles but especially the colored glass is going on a shelf near an occasional sunbeam so it can put off some colors, but it does give me crafty crow vibes which I think would do great at a ren fair type thing. People buy big stuff all the time, literally carry around chainmail and swords, so I don’t think the size would really be a problem
Like yeah I could do it myself but for the comment of $15-20 that’s how much I’d spend on supplies so it’d even out to worth the lack of personal work.
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u/MissionPoetry9190 1d ago
Im guessing the market is around $10-15 for these. But, I would be more inclined to buy if I got three bottles, different staggering sizes, but decorated similar. Maybe then like $25 for the set? Smaller ones and ones that hang would be very cute too. Try some cool wider mouth jars and display them with function, like holding flowers or wooden spoons.
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u/Beginning-Remove2708 1d ago
Sorry that everyone is being so rude to you in here! For pricing, I would considered the cost of materials. Maybe $15-20? Asking directly what people would pay is a helpful strategy too.
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u/Beautiful_Star 1d ago
I quite like your bottles, and I agree with the people that suggested 10-15$. I'd be more likely to buy if they had a function...vase, suncatcher, etc. If it's going to be collecting dust somewhere in my house, there had better be a reason. Lol
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u/ieatgraes 1d ago
I think that these are so beautiful! Idk why these ppl don’t like them I would def buy them for like 15-20 maybe? it really depends on how much u spent for the beads
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u/Honkus_Ponkus231 1d ago
I don't get the poo pooing on these from so many people because I can definitely see these selling. I would agree with the majority of pricing them somewhere between $10-$20. Maybe settle on $15 but go up to $20 if the design is more intricate/uses more material.
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u/this_bitch_over_here 1d ago
I mean this very constructively.
You have a very very neat concept. I stopped and stared at these for like 5 minutes. However something from these is missing. They are still just liquor bottles. They need something to make them truely reused and transformed.
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u/doubleboogermot 1d ago
I had the same thought. I was thinking adding soap spigots orrrr humming bird feeder attachments
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u/this_bitch_over_here 21h ago
Omg yes, both of those ideas are great.
OPhas a beautiful eye for aesthetic. I think these have a ton of potential. They are really captivating to look at
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u/adrunkensailor 17h ago
Soap pump is such a good idea. Or one of those oil/vinegar bottle spouts would probably be even easier, since she wouldn't need to source different pump lengths for different bottles.
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u/BlueberryAdept3748 1d ago
This is hitting the wrong audience me and my friends would love these I’d say 20/25 depending where your located
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u/TomatilloAvailable48 1d ago
Some people here sound jealous. These are cool. I could see people buying these. I would if i saw these out and about.
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u/hollandaisesunscreen 1d ago
Idk, don't listen to folks telling you there's no market for something you created. If you enjoy doing it and don't mind spending the money on a hobby, that's the worst that can happen. Best case scenario, you break even.
I would price these at $10 and see how they do. If you sell a lot, then great, you can charge more at the next.
It would help if you styled them to show uses though. The just look decorative, and if that's all that's meant to be, then great! Put it on a shelf with some plants and cozy lights. If the intention is to put liquor in it, style it that way next to some rocks glasses and a cocktail tin shaker.
Edited to add another styling suggestion: DND folks would LOVE this stuff for potions/props. Maybe add in some D20s and mini figs.
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u/dorkorama 1d ago
You could probably get $20-26 for them. I don’t know why people are saying they wouldn’t sell, if people have expressed interest and said they wanted them it doesn’t hurt to try. People buy things at craft fairs I find hideous, and people buy my stuff that I stand by and think is cute. Sorry you are getting downvotes
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u/jancarternews 1d ago
Will you be selling it filled with alcohol? If they wanted to fill it with alcohol, is it sanitized and sterilized?
I’ve seen bottles like this that are totally blinged out, which look amazing! These are… cute, I like the one with the smaller beads, the one with the larger beads just looks kind of cheap. I think you could probably sell it for 5 to 8 dollars?
If there were a way to make it removable, so people could put it onto any type of bottle they buy, that might be more appealing. Because otherwise, they either have to leave it out as an empty liquor bottle, or refill it with a liquor of their choice, which would be hard not to damage the beading when they have to wash it to clean it out when replacing it with other liquor.
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u/Careful_Promise_786 1d ago
I would absolutely buy these as a wiccan who makes moon water. I'd use them for that purpose they're lovely.
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u/grannyartemis 1d ago
Ignore the UNconstructive criticism. People see beads and bottles that you did not make from scratch and think “no work” and “anyone could do that,” but clearly you put time, thought, and vision into these.
Most painters these days don’t make their paint from scratch like they did decades or centuries ago.
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u/Asleep_Fee_3210 1d ago
As they are, I would say $10-$15, but if you can find a way to make these themed, I bet people would pay a lot more. I've seen people make Pokemon-inspired bracelets - I could definitely see these in a similar way (maybe not pokemon exactly, but when I saw them I immediately thought of Howl's Moving Castle). Definitely has potential! Attaching a screenshot from the movie for reference
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u/Asleep_Fee_3210 1d ago
Another vision I can see with these is being used as propagation bottles for plants! I think the key with these is how you market them.
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u/emmmy415 1d ago
If you do end up selling at a market, you might have luck if you also made and sold the beaded part separate from the bottles. Like something that people could put on their own bottles, especially for gifts.
Lots of people give wine/liquor as gifts, and these would be million times nicer than other “bottle topper” type products I’ve seen before.
When I’ve done holiday craft fairs, I’ve had really good luck with products in that general category (things that make standard gifts feel more personal/special), like gift card holders and fancy handmade gift bags.
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u/IntelligentTie3379 1d ago
Honestly I'd rather see these on a table for sale than the stupid 3D Printed garbage and ai slop. Just needs a purpose though. I don't need or want a spare bottle. I have spare bottles already. A lamp, a candle holder maybe, cut off the top and make it a wax warmer or a holder for potpourri. If bead work is your thing could do more than just bottles and add jewelry to sell. I think it's an idea that needs expansion. Maybe get some smaller bottles with shiny liquid in it, a little leather wrap and a die for the D&D crowd. Or figure out some crystal, bone, dried flowers stuff for the witchy people.
Right now with just upcycled bottles and some wire and beads around it I don't see a huge market for it but I could be wrong. I'd pay 10$ max if it were me seeing this out and about but if it had just a tiny bit more versatility beyond decorated bottle 20$. Not saying to be mean I'm just broke and can't afford decor.
Only other thing I can think of is the whole "I could do this myself" sort of thing. I've got a nice whiskey bottle and wire with beads and trinkets lying around already in a craft box so I would probably skip on these. Not to diss on using recycled products.
Side story, one of the coolest stalls I saw at an art fair when I was young was a guy that just had these big tubs of soda cans and would make 3D figurines out of em. You could buy a lion made out of a sprite can. Shit was cool. He had tons on display for like... idk 5$ for the small ones and maybe 10$ for the ones made of big cans like monster that had more intricate animals. He had to be making bank because it was pretty popular and people bought em and liked to watch him make em. He would even do things like you could pay more and ask for a specific animal and pick from the cans he had. He was making serious money off of nothing but soda cans, tin snips and skill.
If marketing and producing for selling is something you find important than really think and ask what people want. Especially now a days with how bad the economy is its hard to sell anything because most people don't buy unless they really want or could use an item.
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u/lightthroughthepines 1d ago
Super shocked by all the negative responses in here. I think these look really cool! I don’t know what pricing would look like, just want to say I think they’re pretty and I hope you do well at the market!
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u/Kimberlymichelle2006 1d ago
These are gorgeous and you should totally sell them but don’t price them too high I would stick around 20 for each
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u/No_Welcome_7182 1d ago
I would pay $15 for one of these. They are cute and pretty and whimsical and would bring me a little joy every time I saw them.
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u/GingerTea-23 1d ago
I was at a wedding where the couple did a sand art thing during the ceremony where each had a different color to signify their union, I could see the clear ones being great for something like that!
Can't help on pricing tho
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u/blue-goo-skidoo 1d ago
if anything these might be elevated by removing the cork and styling them as vases for a flower stem or two when selling
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u/HannahUnique 1d ago
If you're really set on selling these I'd start low on the pricing. Personally I'd not pay more than $5, for a higher pricing I'd expect more. More of a theme, more than an empty bottle, more decoration. Maybe show what's the use of them? Putting dry flowers in them seems out of the question because of the decorated cork. Do you want to sell them as a potential terrariums? I'm a maximalist myself, and even I would think to myself "okay I see something there maybe?" And then put it back because it has no real purpose other than empty bottle with beads
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u/50kopeks 1d ago
It could be interesting to do this kind of bedazzling on glass or crystal decanters rather than empty used bottles, as most decanters are very similar to each other, there isn’t that much variation in the market
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u/Plants_Unknown 1d ago
I'm sorry some people here have a hell of stick up their butt. I think these are lovely!
The only issue I see would be demand in isolated spaces - there is totally a market for these but you have to think in person you may not get as many bites due to small sample sizes if that makes sense.
I do know there is a market because would buy if only I wasn't broke. I know other people who have very similar items and trinkets as decor as well - hell I am a human magpie when it comes to shiny trinkety decor and the colors and materials you use fit many decor styles.
As long as you aren't putting yourself out to make these I think it's a lovely thing to get some additional income from.
I think personally I would pay and expect to pay in the range of $10-16 for small or simple bottles and $20-35 for more intricate or substantial bottles.
How much do you spend on creating these? I saw you said you get the bottles for free - but it would be good to go in with a baseline understanding between all the beads, wire, glue, etc.
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u/doubleboogermot 1d ago
Clear bottles could decorated with red accents and you can add a a humming bird feeder attachments
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u/No_Cash8984 1d ago edited 1d ago
Wow people are way too comfortable being mean about someone’s creation. You can give advice or critique without being a total asshole, damn
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u/Background_Sport_185 1d ago
i clicked on this post because i thought these were beautiful, just to see all the negative comments on your artwork :( it looks like something witchy, there is definitely a market for this kind of thing. i would buy one around $15-20 depending on the time and amount of material going into it. don’t sell yourself sort.
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u/LilBaby1001 1d ago
I think these look really cool for decanting something into and using as a serving piece and I would personally probably buy one between the $10-20 range depending on the quality of the beadwork.
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u/friesandfrenchroast 23h ago
I bought this bottle for about $12-15 I believe? (It's gotten a little roughed up and dusty over the years but it's still cute)
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u/Prudent-Scarcity-683 23h ago
It’s crazy that so many people are saying these won’t sell. I’ve seen this exact thing at ren faires before and they sold like crazy. (Granted they were a bit smaller, like potion bottle things but still).
I think $15ish would be a great price. Maybe display some with some fake flowers or something in it. If people can see it has a use/ how to decorate with it that may help
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u/sanityjanity 23h ago
I think these might be very popular at a Ren Faire or anywhere that you could pitch them as "potion bottles". Maybe even make up a potion to put in them.
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u/threebee_swarms 23h ago
Man these comments are kinda shocking me, I think they're cute and definitely something I'd see and buy at a local craft fair or Saturday market. I'd pay somewhere from $10-$20 depending on the level of decoration/intricacy!
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u/peach_tea_220 22h ago
I feel like the best way to market those would be as examples on what you can to new bottles. Bottles of alcohol are a very common gift, so getting a specially dressed up bottle might peek people's interest. You get them to pick the drink of their choice and color scheme (or pre-made design) and can charge the cost of the bottle (unless they provide it), materials plus I'd say $10-20 for your time
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u/ConcertEquivalent734 22h ago
I think around $15! I think they’d be super cute for flower vases (maybe you can display some like that?) :)
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u/reesesandkisses 22h ago
This is my first intro to the sub and wow what a bunch of sour grapes.
Let OP price them and see if they sell! They weren’t asking IF they should sell. If they don’t, feedback loop is complete and none of you will have lost anything.
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u/Quick-Mud4324 21h ago
Idk what is up with the comments. Don't listen to them. It's an art market, be experimental and don't succumb to what others think or "what might sell". That's how you get a bunch of copy cat booths and multiple tables that sell the same crap. Someone will cherish these bottles in their house. Depending on the crowd and what's in your area, I can see these going for people who like Renaissance festivals or music festivals.
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u/No-Charge3411 21h ago
Have you tried advertising your work on your personal or business social media page(s) or reached out to those who specifically inquired about them? I think that may be your best course of action rather than hoping for the best at an art market booth solely consisting of these bottles. However if you have other, higher-in-demand crafts/artwork for sale but also want to include a few select bottles for your booth, I think that could also work well. :) Best wishes to you! For what it's worth, I think these are pretty cool!
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u/kartini-18 21h ago
I like them a lot !! I’d probably fill one with sea glass or something and display it… $12 would be a steal imo and I’d def buy them
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u/Lacroix24601 21h ago
I could see people paying between $10-15. The bead work isn’t intricate enough to command a higher price, imo.
I have seen sort of this style at markets before, however, the artist approached the style like the bottle is the canvas and the beads are the paint. Where are they created a scene with the beads like a sunset or a field of flowers or something like that. Those were much more expensive, around $80-150+ ish.
Or if you want to go to the jewelry route, I have seen others create what could be called a shawl made of beads meant for putting over a bottle of wine that the customer has. Those are usually between $20-50 as an average.
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u/oleraza913 20h ago
You could always put it on your table as a OOAK. Test market the one bottle. If it sells, make more. I would price around $25
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u/SparklyIsMyFaveColor 20h ago
I didn’t even know they were alcohol bottles because I don’t drink hard stuff. They just looked like pretty bottles to me. I have beaded vases with fake flowers in them, so I disagree with the haters saying nobody would want this type of thing. Do what makes you find joy and test out selling some with all of the upcoming holiday markets coming up.
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u/Zavarie28 20h ago
I think these are super cute, but since there is literally no reason I can’t go home and do this myself for about the same cost I probably wouldn’t pay more than $10-$15 for either piece. Very cute maximalist style, but not enough evident “crafting” to be worth a higher price imho
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u/Capital-Account9061 19h ago
So many judgmental people in this comment section. You all started with an idea didn’t you? Art is literally subjective and not everybody likes the same decor. This person asked a simple market research question and you’re all being disrespectful.
OP, the price will depends on where the market is, the time of year, how much it cost you to make it (time/materials, etc), booth fees.
Just as a little addition help, questions I’d also ask are how you’re going to display these, is it a themed market, are you going to sell other things? I could picture these at a boutique store or ren faire sitting on a table with a milk crate, some jewelry and other little trinkets. I think you really need to focus on telling a story with these pieces so people can picture it in their home.
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u/Able-Birthday-3483 19h ago
I think these are beautiful alone but my first thought as a consumer was “what would I do with them/what are they for?” You could also get some of those $1 floral arrangements from the dollar store. Some baby’s breath in the clear one would be absolutely gorgeous.
I think 8$-$10 would be fair for these but maybe just make 3 to see how they sell if you’re already selling other things.
I crochet so that’s mainly my booth but when I create a new sewing project I like to make a few plus an extra to start and see their demand.
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u/SailorMoonstoned 19h ago
I think these are cute and whimsical! Not sure why everyone is hating on them. I'd throw some fairy lights in them 👌
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u/Naive-Painter1411 19h ago
I would definitely be into these!!! Pls ignore the negative comments, idk what they’re talking about. I would say $12-15 would be a price I’d consider paying?
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u/moonlightmgc2002 19h ago
These are awesome, would look great as a display item in a home , why all the hate 😭
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u/haematopusintherye 18h ago
these look exactly like what i would make in my middle school hot glue gun phase and couldn't fathom as an adult trying to sell them to other adults 😭😭😭
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u/rileybun 18h ago
Green one looks very homemade but I could see someone buying the clear one for maybe $10
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u/Ok-Fig-5759 18h ago
Why are these people tweaking so much?? Its super cute and personally i would pay 30+, it would look amazing in my curio shelf
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u/e0wynn 17h ago
Another thing I think you could do for these bottles; this looks like it would be pretty with a vining plant propagation… you could make it like a “bar” in which the person could pick their vine to put in and grow. I have pothos and philodendron that have lived years in pretty bottles with water only, and plants will regenerate themselves and possibly not add much cost.
Just a thought, as some people here are being honest but a little negative. Good luck! It’s never a waste of time to create something with your hands and try something new. :)
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u/rabidchapstick 17h ago
you should market them as candle/incense holder so there’s a utilitarian use for them :)
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u/milkycosmos 17h ago
OP these are the sort of thing I’d LOVE to see at a craft market. And frankly I’m stunned and disgusted by some of the other commenters here. I can’t believe how quick they’ve been to tear you down. Please never stop expressing your creativity. Those of us with more eccentric taste will appreciate your work.
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u/HowlingMad4444 17h ago
I would pay between 10 and 15 for this. Dont listen to the negative comments This is great for a witchy vibe room or nature...
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u/ok-intruder 17h ago
Unfortunately, I would not even take these if they were free. They're empty liquor bottles with baubles. That's not decor, that's recycling.
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u/mrlappelduvide 17h ago
as a consumer, id be thrilled to find these for like ten, fifteen bucks depending on how much it costs you to make them. i honestly don't see why the comments are so hostile, these are pretty and would be excellent for decoration in a house that isn't boring, id love the second one for flowers on my altar or the like. no idea why people are being douchebags, but keep making these they're gorgeous!!!
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u/mochii_face 17h ago
I don't understand why people are being so rude then saying its advice. Like you guys are actually being rude. I understand this might not take as long as doing a Renaissance style painting but come on. If it doesn't appeal to YOU there are people out there that is does appeal to. Also OP is asking for pricing because some people have asked to buy them. People using laughing emojis and being sarcastic it just comes off condescending. I don't understand how people actually do that and not think anything about it.
OP I would try it out if you really feel like this is something you want to sell. See if there's any demand for it at a market. Maybe fill some up with flowers show that it can be used in fun ways. I would maybe do $10 around that range. If there's little to no demand maybe just give them away as gifts or put them around as fairy bottles in a garden. They're really pretty to me. I'm obsessed with howl's room from howl's moving castle and I could totally see these in his room.
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u/Little_Emu_ 17h ago
I would fill something like this with dried flowers, beach glass, or little shells. I think $15-20 range is good with options to upgrade. But your display needs to show people various ways they can be used so people can visualize how they would use them.
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u/stegasaurous_shit 17h ago
i’m shocked by the hate!! j think these are super cute and would see them selling around $15-17!
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u/Itsgonnabemehh 1d ago
Don't.
I'm sorry but this is not up to par for sale at a craft market.