Abacus
I can make a traditional Chinese style. I can make different shapes of beads. The wood can be stained or painted. Maybe you would like one made of mahogany? How about a colorful wall hanging in the kids room? The possibilities are nearly endless. Let me know what you want and I'll make one tailored just for you.
The price varies greatly. All abacai are custom. I have to know details of what you like to be able to give you a proper price quote. I am more than happy to take the time to ask questions and figure out exactly what would be the perfect piece for you. Below is my standard price list.
I USE VALSPAR PAINTS AND MINWAX STAINS. ALL ABACI ARE HAND PAINTED IF PAINT IS DESIRED. PLEASE USE THESE LINKS TO DETERMINE YOUR DESIRED COLORS.
ALL COLORS THAT I DON'T HAVE IN STOCK WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL $3. PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR A CURRENT PALETTE OF COLORS IN STOCK.
FRAME:
UNFINISHED / PAINTED OR STAINED
POPLAR WOOD - PER INCH OF WIDTH AND LENGTH 80¢ / $1
ANY OTHER TYPE OF WOOD WILL REQUIRE A SPECIALIZED QUOTE.
RODS:
POPLAR WOOD - $2 PER ROD UNFINISHED $2.20 PER ROD PAINTED OR STAINED
ANY OTHER TYPE OF WOOD WILL REQUIRE A SPECIALIZED QUOTE.
BEADS:
ROUND BEADS
SIZE - UNFINISHED / PAINTED OR STAINED
5/8" - 12¢ / 16¢
3/4" - 18¢ / 22¢
1" - 24¢ / 28¢
1 1/2 - 54¢ / 58¢
OVAL BEADS
SIZE - UNFINISHED / PAINTED OR STAINED
1/2" X 3/4" - 10¢ / 14¢
7/8" X 1 1/4" - 20¢ / 24¢
SQUARE BEADS
SIZE - UNFINISHED / PAINTED OR STAINED
1/2" - 20¢ / 24¢
1/2" - 20¢ / 24¢ (WITH ROUNDED EDGES)
3/4" - 28¢ / 32¢
1" - 44¢ / 48¢
BEEHIVE BEADS
SIZE - UNFINISHED / PAINTED OR STAINED
3/4" - 18¢ / 22¢
1" - 28¢ / 32¢
DIAMOND BEADS (THESE ARE ENTIRELY HAND MADE)
SIZE - UNFINISHED / PAINTED OR STAINED
3/4" - 70¢ / 75¢
1" - 80¢ / 85¢
1 1/2" - $1 / $1.05
2" - $1.25 / $1.30
CLEAR POLYURETHANE GLOSS COAT: $5
BRASS HANGING HARDWARE : $5
HANGING SLOT CUT INTO THE FRAME: $3
ANY ADDITIONAL HARDWARE ADDED WILL REQUIRE A SPECIALIZED QUOTE.
ADD 20% TO MATERIAL COST FOR LABOR.
Note: All sample models in the photos were actually built by me.
Thanks for looking!