Have the craft Armor feat but can't cast the spell

[ziojoe]

So I have craft arms and armor and I want to make a hosteling armor. Problem is I'm a cleric and secret chest is not on my spell list although I am high enough level to cast 5th level spells.

What options do I have to craft the armor?

I was thinking about getting an NPC to help, but I have no idea what the cost would be. Is it fair to say the cost of the spell as a scroll plus a daily fee for helping?

So something like 1125 plus like 75 gold for 3 days to make it an even 1200?

Any other ideas, and the wizard in the group is already busy crafting other items...

We're level 9.

[Ciaran Barnes]

I believe you can ignore a requirement by taking a penalty to your check.

[Jeraa]

When crafting a magic item, a skill check is required (DC 5 + items caster level). For every prerequisite you don't have, the DC increases by +5.

So, don't include the spell, and just up the crafting DC by +5.

If you want to hire a spellcaster, the cost is (spell level x caster level x 10gp), plus any expensive material components. (Core rulebook, equipment chapter). If the cost is above 3000gp, the spell generally isn't available for sell. Remember, you need to cast any required spells every day you craft the item. So this can add up fast.

Likewise, you can use scrolls or wand charges (also 1 per day of crafting).