I’ve been asked to design some silver templates (keychains, charms,
pendants, etc.) for a jewelry designer who is then going to turn
around and add crystals, etc. to the silver “bases” that I make for
her. I’m not too worried about figuring out how to price my work -
but would like some suggestions as to how to go about pricing my
designing time. She’s going to give me pictures and ideas and I’m
going to make up the silver pieces from her pictures. What if, after
creating something from her pictures, she changes her mind or wants
the items altered. How do I price for that time? Or what if she
completely changes her mind and I’ve spent hours in designing?
Assuming my work is good and it was just a change in design. What
kind of up-front arrangement seems to work best in this kind of
situation?