We have a source for lead at no cost,Hooks .2-.3 cents ea,body material .20-.25 cents ea,"tail material,marbou,kip tail, ,buck tail ".20-.25 cents ea. We have several tyers in our area we go together and buy when we see a special so the price varies(big help on shipping) with material a tied painted hair jig around .40 - .50 cents ea not counting your time!!!!! When you get into" poney" heads they are really high because of so many parts to the bait.Lead,paint, split-rings, roller bearings blades ect that goes into the bait probaly got close to .75 cents in a poney head!!! not counting your time making it!!! and the cost of your mold!!!! That tying lesson by MEATGETTER at the fall nimrod crappie camp was all some could not believe how fast and perfect she tyed that jig and in the dark.I don't know what he pays her but it is not enough!!!!