I used the money from the Alberta Foundation of Arts Ambrotype buy. I sold one Ambrotype for $1000, so it all balances out. The total bill was $1110, with GST and Shipping added in. The $1000 should last me a while, not sure how long. I am using more silver now that I am going to the bigger 11x14 and 14x14 plates. Soon I will be shooting a lot of 24x24 inch stuff. The Silver will be disappearing MUCH FASTER!