Engraved Natal Charts ????

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I've been thinking about putting more of my time back into design lately, and my cousin has a laser engraver, and I've been kicking around ideas create personalized designs for that.

My idea this morning is Personalized Engraved Natal or Synastry Chart Wood Plaques

This would obviously design this with both my venetian stellium's and be a well balanced and beautifully product that you could display proudly in your home. I'm thinking 12 sun sign background designs to choose from with the personalized chart.

Would this be something you'd buy?

what would you be willing to spend on it?

is this a dumb idea?

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I don't think there is a market for it. Charts are ugly, it's their interpretation that makes them beautiful.

It would be like engraving the musical notes of your favourite song and hanging them on the wall.

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Posted by Undine

I don't think there is a market for it. Charts are ugly, it's their interpretation that makes them beautiful.

It would be like engraving the musical notes of your favourite song and hanging them on the wall.

Yes Charts are ugly but again I have both a Libra and Taurus Stellium so mine wouldn't be.

But thank you for your honest feedback.

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Posted by Snippet

It’s not dumb; people are buying engraved natal chart jewelry and personalized birth chart prints to frame and hang in their homes. I could see how wood carvings would be just as much sought after.

Pricing, depends on the quality of wood and line work. How much would it cost you to make it? Double or triple for the sale price.

TRADITIONAL PRICING FORMULA

Materials + Labor = Production Cost

Production Cost x 2 = Wholesale Price

Wholesale Price x 2 = Retail Price

I was ball parking $ 150 to $ 300 depending on Size and finish. I figure i'd let my cousin set his price for labor and materials, and I'd tack on for design.

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Most people aren’t really into astrology past sun signs.

But whether you want to put the laser engraver to use or work with wood, there are tons of things on Etsy to draw inspiration from if you’re feeling creative.

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I think its a great idea! Especially as a gift for that person who has everything and may be into astrology.

Personalized gifts are always more valuable for the sentiment as well. You could do synergy charts as well for couples.

Etsy is a great platform for this kinda thing. Especially if you have a few options so people can feel like they are customizing the look.

Would you ever do acrylic as a medium? Its a great option for someone who wants something more modern and sleek in their space.

Something similar to these acrylic calendars.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/1801andco?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=751856980&section_id=32121447

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Posted by Astrobyn

Would this be something you'd buy?

what would you be willing to spend on it?

is this a dumb idea?

Depends on quality and size but I can see getting one for a friend who's super into astrology. I'd say $ 50- $ 100 depending on quality, size and materials.

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Posted by LadyNeptune

I think its a great idea! Especially as a gift for that person who has everything and may be into astrology.

Personalized gifts are always more valuable for the sentiment as well. You could do synergy charts as well for couples.

Etsy is a great platform for this kinda thing. Especially if you have a few options so people can feel like they are customizing the look.

Would you ever do acrylic as a medium? Its a great option for someone who wants something more modern and sleek in their space.

Something similar to these acrylic calendars.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/1801andco?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=751856980&section_id=32121447

I think they could engrave acrylic

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Posted by jazzykid

Most people aren’t really into astrology past sun signs.

But whether you want to put the laser engraver to use or work with wood, there are tons of things on Etsy to draw inspiration from if you’re feeling creative.

yeah i'm looking for something that is more personalized customization. its hard to really make money off design. Why would my cousin charge more for a my design when he could just pull something similar for free off the internet. Its just not worth the effort imo.

Originally I was thinking about Personalized Family Crest/Coat of Arms. Nobody has really updated those designs in like 50 years. But I don't have time in my life to build those from scratch every for every order. so I would need to invest the time up front, to create giant repository of all the element, that could be assembled for each order, thus cutting time/cost. But that's a fuck load of upfront work. Astrology has less elements.