PONY CAKE

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Comment by Becky sheridan on January 31, 2015 at 8:44am

I would stress to - you did a great job and your proportions are spot on.

Comment by Luz Iglesias on July 12, 2014 at 12:27pm

Gorgeous!  what a wonderful job!

Comment by Corni on July 11, 2014 at 9:15am

Katy, I also started doing this for the family and it give me so much joy.  Then people started asking me for quotes. After I had my first baby, I stayed home and had to do something to make some extra money.  So this turned out to be my business, though I love doing what I am doing.  I work my best at night after my little one and husband is in bed - so I tend to work till late at night of most of the times through the night till the next day.

But in anyway......Sandra thank you for congratulating me on my baby, can't wait - too long now!

Comment by Sandra Smiley on July 11, 2014 at 7:18am

I have NEVER done a cake for money, but I have thought about pricing should the question ever arise.  The conclusion I have reached is that no one would pay me for what I do because it is so time consuming.  As Bonnie and I discussed yesterday, I am so picky, I would average about $.22 per hour if I were being paid.

Like Katy, I have decided the best pricing practice for me would be to charge for the actual cost of making the cake plus what ever amount I decide to award myself for the labor, depending upon how the cake is decorated.

Congratulations on your soon-to-arrive little girl!  

Comment by Katy Nott on July 11, 2014 at 6:25am

I rarely do cakes for money Corni as I am not a professional.  But I always feel when I have done one for the family 'do they really know how much work went into this?  And do they know how much it cost to make it?'.  I have occasionally made for a specific paid order and I probably do undercharge a bit.  But I do because I enjoy it and as long as I cover my costs and make a bit of pocket money, I'm OK with that.  

But yours is a question I see a lot.  People scared of pricing themselves out of the competition, but working for peanuts.  Very difficult to get right. 

Comment by Corni on July 11, 2014 at 3:59am

Already had 2 other queries, but will only be able to continue with orders late September.  My baby is on her way, I am in my last trimester (36 weeks) of pregnancy, so rest is now very important.

Just a question, do you guys sometimes quote clients on a cake which you think is a fair price. And then when the cake is done and dusted and delivered think about how much work and time went into your creation, then realizing you should have quoted more for the cake?

Happens to me a lot...................just wondering?

Comment by Sandra Smiley on July 10, 2014 at 5:08pm

After this, you will probably have the opportunity!

Comment by Katy Nott on July 10, 2014 at 9:52am

terrific - the face is awesome!

Comment by art deco cakes by galidink on July 9, 2014 at 7:43am

cute cake

Comment by Corni on July 9, 2014 at 5:10am

Thanks June and Goreti for your compliments ;o)

Sandra I actually loved doing this, because I am a horse lover too - have 2 of my own.

Would love to make more horsey cakes :o)

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