OK i did some testing, I couldn't test everything i wanted as i don't have all the recipes
All tested using a Bronze Hammer, +10 hammer equiped and a 23% 21%exceptional Talisman. (35 of each type made)
r=relic, e = essence
Quantity
Queens - Home Ingot Recipe
31R 11E - 33r 9e Val Guardian Axe
1r 87E - 0r 58e gold
2r 97E - 0r 84e DC
44r - 40r 11e Val Knights war Cleaver
42r 3e - 28r 37e Gold
42r 3e - 41r 9e DC
quiet Surprising results.