Input on Handmade Rosaries

[marvinator]

Hello,

My wife is a native american craftsman who has recently begun making Rosaries out of stone, glass and crystal. She is very good, but before I go and advertise her site more fully, I’d thought it good to get some true catholics who USE rosaries regularly to take a look and give (name removed by moderator)ut on them.

If you have a few moments, please take a look and post your feedback here.
I truley appreciate it.

delta-laydee.com/rosaries.htm

 

[CB_Catholic]

The rosaries are gorgeous as is the jewelry. She should have no trouble selling them. They are works of art. One question, though–does she make any five decade rosaries? They are usually in more demand than the one decade ones (at least around here).

Very impressive, and God bless her and her work.

 

[Deana83]

Wow, she does beautiful work! I loved the rosaries and bracelets.

 

[marvinator]

Yes, she started with the ‘one decade’ rosaries (she calls them “Pocket Rosaries”) and is now going more into the full sized rosaries. She also will make one to order if she can find the right beads.

 

[pianistclare]

NICE!
I agree that people will sooner buy a whole rosary than a decade one.
At my church, I sell my rosaries which are similar in materials. But I have to say, I’m hard pressed to get $30 for a rosary and 7-10 dollars for a decade one.
I’m thinking about selling mine on ETSY.com
Check out the site, and you’ll see lots of rosary vendors and see the huge range of pricing.
Some are as little as 30 like mine, and some are priced at 75 to 150. I have no idea if they ever sell any at that price, mind you, but it’s interesting to see what people value their work at. People who see mine always say “you should sell more of these and make some money!” Not so easy…people want a pretty one, but balk at the prices, in general.
Form the online Catholic vendors they are pretty high as well. She will be able to see what others make, and since she’s in the business, she will understand quality and the markup for what the others sell.
For me, I’ve kind of given up on it as a source of income,. At this point, I’m making them, selling them for whatever people are willing to pay, and if they actually USE them, I figure it’s a win.
I’m mostly just “promoting” the devotion.
I wish her well…they are really nice. But do check out etsy.com

Peace!
Clare

 

[marvinator]

Thanks for the (name removed by moderator)ut. My wife sells on Esty, but as I’m sure you’ll find, the prices do vary greatly. The problem comes in that most “crafters” don’t know how to value their time into the piece and will only consider the value of the parts. This puts the professional ‘craftsmen’ at a distinct disadvantage when people come looking. They want the better made item, with the silver/silver plated pieces and Cathedral beads but won’t pay the premium price because they’ve seen the ‘crafters’ prices so much lower.

( My wife has been selling on Ebay since it’s inception. Her feedback rating is over 13,000)

NICE!
I agree that people will sooner buy a whole rosary than a decade one.
At my church, I sell my rosaries which are similar in materials. But I have to say, I’m hard pressed to get $30 for a rosary and 7-10 dollars for a decade one.
I’m thinking about selling mine on ETSY.com
Check out the site, and you’ll see lots of rosary vendors and see the huge range of pricing.
Some are as little as 30 like mine, and some are priced at 75 to 150. I have no idea if they ever sell any at that price, mind you, but it’s interesting to see what people value their work at. People who see mine always say “you should sell more of these and make some money!” Not so easy…people want a pretty one, but balk at the prices, in general.
Form the online Catholic vendors they are pretty high as well. She will be able to see what others make, and since she’s in the business, she will understand quality and the markup for what the others sell.
For me, I’ve kind of given up on it as a source of income,. At this point, I’m making them, selling them for whatever people are willing to pay, and if they actually USE them, I figure it’s a win.
I’m mostly just “promoting” the devotion.
I wish her well…they are really nice. But do check out etsy.com

Peace!
Clare

 

[pianistclare]

Thanks for the (name removed by moderator)ut. My wife sells on Esty, but as I’m sure you’ll find, the prices do vary greatly. The problem comes in that most “crafters” don’t know how to value their time into the piece and will only consider the value of the parts. This puts the professional ‘craftsmen’ at a distinct disadvantage when people come looking. They want the better made item, with the silver/silver plated pieces and Cathedral beads but won’t pay the premium price because they’ve seen the ‘crafters’ prices so much lower.

( My wife has been selling on Ebay since it’s inception. Her feedback rating is over 13,000)

I make sterling and gold plated rosaries…people are just looking for a bargain.