the way i read things is the cost for crafting an item includes the item needed...a cloak of resistance +1 takes the 0 level spell resistance and 500gp to create...what is the 500 gp for besides a qaulity item and various threads, adornements etc<br/><br/>Cloak of Resistance<br/>Aura faint abjuration; CL 5th<br/>Slot shoulders; Price 1,000 gp (+1), 4,000 gp (+2), 9,000 gp (+3), 16,000 gp (+4), 25,000 gp (+5); Weight 1 lb.<br/>DESCRIPTION<br/>Flecks of silver or steel are often sown amid the fabric of these magical cloaks. This garment offers magic protection in the form of a +1 to +5 resistance bonus on all saving throws (Fortitude, Reflex, and Will).<br/>CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS<br/>Craft Wondrous Item, resistance, creator’s caster level must be at least three times the cloak’s bonus; Cost 500 gp (+1), 2,000 gp (+2), 4,500 gp (+3), 8,000 gp (+4), 12,500 gp (+5)<br/><br/>to me the cost to craft the cloak is prt of the cost to listed and spellcraft shows my ability to eave the spell over a day or so so that it stays in the cloak<br/>??<br/><br/>i have not done much crafting ...just never got into it till now so i am looking for guidance and not trying to be annoying !!<br/><br/>Phaia