I certainly didn't make high wages the first time around on this
project. I fully expect to get a fair price for subsequent orders of
this piece though. Even with all the jigs and templates made - this
piece is still quite labor intensive and will not be inexpensive. If
the design is something I am really excited about (as I was this one) I
view it as an investment. It's very difficult to break into the
high-end market, but there are clients out there who are willing to pay
a fair price for high quality work. If you have no examples of high-end
work in you portfolio - you are unlikely to attract high-end
projects. It took me many years of lower paying projects before I was
able to get fair wages for my efforts. This really is a profession that
has to be a labor of love - certainly not part of a get rich quick
scheme.

Darrell