refine your prototype until you're sure your target market wants to buy them. Then find a manufacturing partner once you research the supply chain and volume you're capable of producing with the funds you have. depending on where you live, seek resources/programs available to new start ups.
DisembodiedHand
joined 10 months ago
Sounds like they're taking advantage of you as opposed to supporting you. Tell them the price is the price, or they can go to another shop and buy something else.
Or you can also just say, 4 days = 32 hours. 32hours x your hourly wage say $30/hr for skilled work!, and that's what you should charge. At 60-70 your paintings are a steal.
As an entrepreneur you need to stand up for yourself and your work. Know your worth.
If you're asking "should" you are not ready. You should know if you should or shouldn't.
Secondly, no one needs another beverage, however, so what's your credibility in selling products? Whats the value proposition of yours?