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OK the item in mind is a bracelet which can cast produce flame. In this case it is a cleric with the fire domain, so it is a 2nd level spell. I suppose the cleric could try to hire a level 1 druid to aid in the effort. Furthermore, I can't quite figure the formula to get a price on this gadget. I suppose it could be charged for maybe 5 daily uses? Or 50 charges? 10 charges? Unlimited? The crafter is 3rd level and has craft wondrous. Help?
Well, in keeping with a Druid's idea of a bracelet...
A masterwork bracelet of Darkwood (for quality and strength) inset with a small bead of obsidian (symbolic of volcanic heat), in lieu of using any metals (feels more like something a druid would do).
All you need is Craft wondrous, your "material cost" and the spell... and if I'm reading the rules right, you don't even need that... DC 8 with the spell, DC 13 without the bloody spell. Either get a Druid to cast the spell or get a scroll of Produce Flame for the same effect. You may need to discuss this with your GM to confirm his thoughts on it.
As for price I came up with 2 prices based on the whether the item is command activated or use activated, the costs are doubled if the item does not take up an item slot. The prices were based of the input from the Core book, page 550, table 15-29. Making the item a daily charged item only pays off if the number is less than 5 charges a day (take cost and divide by (5/# of charges), so 5x/day yields a cost equal to usable anytime (If I'm understanding it correctly).
(costs are in gold pieces)
Command word: SpellLevel(2) x CasterLevel(3) x 1800 = 9,000 (No space x2)
Use activated: SpellLevel(2) x CasterLevel(3) x 2000 = 10,000 (No space x2)
Additional costs are materials and Masterwork construction on the ring.