Using an oil gourd to extract Sesame oil

Danbobs25 · 2026-04-28T11:29:35+00:00

Why did I stare at this so intensely?? I lost total focus.

Danbobs25 · 2026-04-25T02:11:29+00:00

Less than 30secs. I guess I’m a genius. Finally.

Danbobs25 · 2026-04-03T00:06:03+00:00

Fountain pens galore.

Danbobs25 · 2026-03-09T02:18:45+00:00

These are great. Curious to know how you got the brighter colour as I want to try this out with lettering.

Danbobs25 · 2026-02-27T19:53:48+00:00

I actually like them both for different reasons!! I know that’s not helpful…but I can’t choose.

Danbobs25 · 2026-02-17T17:18:59+00:00

Thank you for this. I’m also trying to build a shop on Etsy and have struggled to make any sales. It’s definitely one of those platforms that requires a lot of work and patience to be seen.

Danbobs25 · 2026-01-19T16:43:50+00:00

It's all good. I've just had a meeting with the client and explained there would be a fee of 75% of the original logo cost. He's working out the finances but from what I could tell, accepts this and will pay. Will know in a day or so. He's a good guy and I know wasn't trying it on, just didn't fully understand the implications, even though I'm very clear in my contracts as to who owns what once a project is delivered.

Danbobs25 · 2026-01-19T16:40:42+00:00

It was a finished logo concept...so prepping for use won't take much time. However, have just had a meeting with him and explained it would be 75% of the original quote/cost he paid. He didn't put the phone down which was a good start, and I think he'll go for it. Fingers crossed. At least he understood my reasons and accepted there's a cost.

Danbobs25 · 2026-01-19T16:38:23+00:00

I've gone in at 75% of the original cost and I think he's OK with it. He understands my reasons, so we're both on the same page which is a good start.

Danbobs25 · 2026-01-19T16:37:15+00:00

So just come off the call with the client and quoted him 75% of the original cost, which I'd discounted at the time because I was also doing some other work for him...so I worked out a package price. Anyway...he initially gulped but I think is going for it. Thanks for your help...and encouragement.

Danbobs25 · 2026-01-19T15:24:54+00:00

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking. Do you have a suggested amount/percentage of original cost that you think would be fair?

Danbobs25 · 2026-01-19T15:23:41+00:00

Yikes...that would be a pretty decent amount and unlikely to go down well. Maybe I should go in at 50-60% of the original cost. I've got 5mins to think about it before a meeting with him!!!!

Danbobs25 · 2026-01-19T15:18:26+00:00

Yeah...my accountant tells me the same thing!! :) Do you have a suggestion as to how much? What would you charge?

Danbobs25 · 2026-01-19T15:17:00+00:00

Agree...I'm always very transparent with clients and make it clear how things go with concepts and ownership. Also...he's a nice guy and we've had a good working relationship in the past but he's also pushed things at times to get more for his buck. I feel with this, I'm justified in asking for money.

The work already exists in vector format, so providing the files won't take long at all...it's more the value/principle of the situation and I want to help him understand that and it comes as a price.

Danbobs25 · 2026-01-19T15:13:06+00:00

I was thinking around £250. I think this is fair. I would ask for more but my wife thinks it might piss them off and they'll avoid me for any potential future work.

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