Well, now that silver prices are through the roof I have to carefully plan each and every silver shuttle that I make. What do you think of this design? I will practice it in copper first.
It used to cost me in materials alone $70 to make each shuttle, for that same shuttle it will now cost me $112 and of course that doesn't include time, firing costs, or the investment I made in tools and equipment. So this is not a money making enterprise for me at all. My ultimate goal is to make the world's most beautiful tatting shuttle that ever was and ever will be! Now, whether or not I accomplish this goal remains to be seen, and of course beauty is subjective, but if I aim high the shuttles I make along the way should be pretty decent. It may take my entire life and I may never "get there" but the journey should be fun!
I am spurred on by my love of tatting and the encouragement of my beloved tatting family.
...and of course I will always keep you posted on my progress.
Current silver shuttles for sale.
8 comments:
very pretty design Sherry. It will make a very pretty shuttle. best of luck with it.
I love the design. When I first saw it, it reminded me of some of the quilting designs I use.
The design is lovely!
I'm sure you'll achieve your goal :)
I think this is a gorgeous shuttle design, and I already do think you make the most beautiful shuttles! Hugs from your biggest fan!
Be-YOO-ti-ful!
Don't make it!!!! Because I will REALLY REALLY WANT IT!!!! Lol!
Beautiful and I am sure they will lovely in silver, the cost might put off a lot of tatters sorry.
Margaret
Lovely! (And I love the point...)
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