A full breakdown of the costs involved in producing one Bronze Short Sword.
Direct Materials
Raw materials that go directly into the finished sword:
- Copper Primary metal used in the bronze alloy.
- Tin Alloyed with copper to produce bronze.
Indirect Materials
Supplies and equipment consumed during the casting and finishing process:
- Propane Fuel used to fire the furnace for melting metal.
- Sand Paper Used for finishing and polishing each sword.
- Crucible Vessel used to melt the bronze alloy.
- Furnace Equipment used to reach casting temperatures.
- Scale Used to precisely weigh raw materials.
Labor Costs
Time and effort required to produce and prepare each sword for sale:
- Casting Day Up to 10 swords can be cast in a single day, so casting labor is divided across 10 units.
- Finishing Day Each batch requires an additional full day of work to finish, polish, and prepare the swords for sale approximately 1 day per 10 swords.
Administrative Costs
Overhead costs allocated per sword sold:
- Website Hosting Monthly cost of hosting the online shop.
- Domain Name Annual domain registration fee, allocated per unit.
Selling Costs
Packaging and shipping materials required to fulfil each order:
- Cardboard Box Sturdy box sized to safely ship a sword.
- Tape Packing tape to seal the box securely.
- Packing Paper Cushioning material to protect the sword in transit.
- Shipping Label Printed label with postage and delivery details.
