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Start Here: Pricing Basics
New to pricing? Read these first. They cover the formula every other guide uses. 6 guides.
How to Price Handmade ProductsA step-by-step way to price anything you make: cost your materials, pay yourself an hourly wage, add overhead and profit…Read guide →Craft Pricing FormulaThe complete craft pricing formula explained line by line, with worked examples for earrings, tote bags and resin coasters…Read guide →Craft Profit Calculator GuideMarkup and margin explained in plain words, with tables that convert one to the other, the formulas to hit a target margin…Read guide →Cost of Goods Sold for Handmade SellersA plain guide to cost of goods sold (COGS) for handmade sellers: what to include, how to calculate it and gross margin.Read guide →Craft Pricing Calculator for Side Hustle SellersA craft pricing method for side hustle sellers: cost each product, pay yourself per hour, add profit, then work out how many…Read guide →How to Calculate an Hourly Rate for Handmade CraftsHow to set an hourly rate for handmade work: income goal, real working hours, taxes and unpaid time, then see what each rate…Read guide →
Business, Fees and Selling
Fees, wholesale, craft shows, taxes, break-even and planning. 14 guides.
Craft Fair PricingHow to price products for a craft fair or market: start from your cost, add booth costs, use round numbers and tiers, and…Read guide →Craft Business Startup CostsHow to estimate craft business startup costs by business type, then work out how many sales and months it takes to earn back…Read guide →How to Build a Production Schedule for Your Craft BusinessHow to build a craft production schedule: order list, task times, batching, daily capacity and deadlines, with a weekly plan.Read guide →How to Calculate Break-Even for Your Craft BusinessHow to calculate break-even for a craft business: fixed costs, profit per item and units needed, with worked examples.Read guide →How to Calculate Production Capacity for a Craft BusinessHow to work out how many products you can make in a week or month, using cycle time, batch sizes, machine limits and your…Read guide →How to Price Crafts You Sell on Facebook, Instagram and TikTokHow to price crafts sold through Facebook, Instagram and TikTok: payment fees, shipping, pickup, deposits for custom orders…Read guide →How to Price Etsy Listings Without Losing ProfitHow to price Etsy listings so you keep your profit: cost to make, Etsy fees, Offsite Ads, free shipping and sales built into…Read guide →How to Price Packaging Costs Into Your Product PriceHow to add packaging into your product price: cost per item and per order, branded unboxing, gift wrap upcharges and free…Read guide →How to Price Wholesale Orders for Handmade CraftsHow to set wholesale prices for handmade products: start from cost to make, check the 50% rule, set case packs and minimums…Read guide →How to Price a Subscription Craft Box for ProfitHow to price a subscription craft box: contents, packaging, packing time, shipping and margins, with three examples.Read guide →How to Price and Plan Seasonal Inventory for Holiday Craft MarketsHow to plan and price seasonal inventory for holiday craft markets: price points, quantities, booth costs and leftovers.Read guide →How to Price in Payment Processing Fees for Craft SalesHow to build payment processing fees into craft prices, with the gross-up formula and worked examples.Read guide →Packaging Cost CalculatorHow to calculate packaging cost per order and build it into your price: boxes, mailers, fill, inserts, labels and packing…Read guide →Sales Tax for Etsy and Craft SellersA plain guide to sales tax for craft sellers: who collects it, markets and website sales, and how to keep records.Read guide →
Candles and Wax Melts
Candle and wax melt costs, prices and market pricing. 6 guides.
Candle Pricing CalculatorWhat a good candle cost calculator needs to include, the exact formula behind it, a worked 8 oz example, and how to use the…Read guide →How Much Does It Cost to Make a Candle?A line-by-line breakdown of what it costs to make a candle in three sizes, how to calculate wax and fragrance by weight, and…Read guide →How to Price CandlesHow to set candle prices that hold up at retail, wholesale and craft fairs, with a full price breakdown for 4 oz, 8 oz and…Read guide →How to Price Wax Melts to SellA practical guide to pricing wax melts and tarts for sale: start from cost per clamshell, set retail, build bundles and…Read guide →Wax Melt CalculatorHow to calculate wax melt costs per clamshell: wax by weight, fragrance load, packaging and labor, with a worked example for…Read guide →Candle Pricing for Farmers MarketsHow to price candles for farmers markets: cost per candle, booth and card fees, round price points, bundle deals, and how…Read guide →
Soap, Bath and Body
Soap, bath bombs, lotion, scrubs and fragrance. 6 guides.
Fragrance Calculator for Soap and LotionHow much fragrance oil to use in cold process soap, melt and pour, lotion, body butter and scrubs, how to calculate it by…Read guide →Perfume and Cologne CalculatorHow to calculate perfume and cologne blends: concentration ratios for parfum, EDP, EDT and cologne, oil and alcohol amounts…Read guide →Bath Bomb PricingHow to price bath bombs: cost the recipe per bomb, add wrap and batch time, then set retail and wholesale prices with worked…Read guide →How to Price Handmade SoapHow to price handmade soap: cost each bar from the recipe, add fragrance, additives and wrap, split batch time, then set…Read guide →How to Price Lotion and Body Butter for ProfitHow to price lotion and body butter: ingredients, containers, labels and batch time, with 4 oz and 8 oz examples.Read guide →Sugar Scrub PricingHow to price sugar scrubs: ingredients, jars, labels and batch time, with three worked examples.Read guide →
Vinyl, Decals and Stickers
Decals, stickers, labels, Cricut and Silhouette projects. 16 guides.
Car Decal Pricing CalculatorHow to price car window decals, memorial decals and business door lettering using outdoor vinyl cost, weeding time…Read guide →How to Price Stickers on EtsyHow to price stickers to sell on Etsy: work out cost per sticker from printable vinyl and laminate, add labor, postage and…Read guide →Vinyl Decal Price ChartHow to build a simple, profitable vinyl decal price chart by size using a base fee and price per square inch, with an…Read guide →Vinyl Decal Pricing FormulaA clear vinyl decal pricing formula: vinyl by the square inch with waste, transfer tape, weeding labor, overhead, profit and…Read guide →Wall Decal Pricing CalculatorHow to price vinyl wall decals with a simple calculator method: material by area with waste, transfer tape, weeding labor…Read guide →Boat Lettering PricingHow to price boat lettering: marine vinyl, letter height, design, install and removal, with three worked examples.Read guide →Bumper Sticker PricingHow to price custom bumper stickers: vinyl and laminate per sticker, design setup, cutting time and quantity tiers, with…Read guide →Custom Sticker Sheet PricingHow to price sticker sheets and sticker packs: sticker paper, ink, laminate, kiss cutting, design time and bulk orders, with…Read guide →Die Cut Sticker PricingHow to price die cut stickers: vinyl and laminate by size, contour cutting, weeding, setup and quantity tiers, with worked…Read guide →Holographic Sticker PricingHow to price holographic stickers: holo vinyl and laminate cost, extra waste, and a fair upcharge over standard stickers…Read guide →How to Price Cricut ProjectsHow to price Cricut projects: materials, blanks, machine cost, cutting, weeding and press time, with shirt, decal and mug…Read guide →How to Price Custom StencilsHow to price custom stencils: cost mylar or stencil vinyl by sheet, time the cutting and weeding, charge for design work…Read guide →How to Price Silhouette Cameo Projects for ProfitHow to price Silhouette Cameo projects: vinyl, blanks, print and cut, machine wear, weeding and design time, with decal…Read guide →How to Reduce Vinyl Waste and Material Cost When CuttingHow to reduce vinyl waste: nesting designs, roll vs sheet buying, test cuts, using scraps and tracking waste, plus how to…Read guide →Product Label PricingHow to find your cost per product label and what to charge for custom labels: label stock, ink, cutting and waste, with…Read guide →Reflective Vinyl PricingHow to price reflective vinyl decals and safety signs: material, cutting, weeding and substrates, with examples.Read guide →
Shirts and Apparel
HTV, DTF, screen printing, rhinestones and embroidery. 15 guides.
How Much to Charge for Custom HTV ShirtsA real price breakdown for custom heat transfer vinyl shirts: blank tee, HTV by the square inch, weeding and pressing time…Read guide →How to Price Bulk Custom Shirt OrdersHow to quote bulk custom shirt orders for teams, churches, schools, events and businesses: setup fee, blanks and size runs…Read guide →How to Price Rhinestone Transfers and DesignsHow to price rhinestone transfers and rhinestone shirts: count stones by size, cost them per stone, spread template cost…Read guide →Airbrush PricingHow to price airbrush work on shoes and apparel: paint, prep, design, time and sealer, with three worked examples.Read guide →Bedazzled CalculatorHow to price bedazzled and rhinestone shirts and hats: count stones by size, spread template cost, add the blank, pay…Read guide →Custom Tote Bag PricingHow to price custom tote bags: blanks, HTV, DTF or sublimation, press time and bulk event orders, with examples by method.Read guide →Embroidered Patch PricingHow to price embroidered patches: cost twill, backing and thread by stitch count, add machine and finishing time, then set…Read guide →HTV Team Apparel PricingHow to price HTV team apparel: team logo shirts, names and numbers, two-color designs and bulk tiers with setup charged once.Read guide →How to Price DTF TransfersHow to price DTF transfers you print and sell: cost film, ink and powder per square foot, add printer time and packing, then…Read guide →How to Price Embroidery Digitizing and Stitching JobsHow to price embroidery digitizing and stitching: digitizing fees, price per 1,000 stitches, thread, stabilizer, hooping…Read guide →How to Price Screen Printed ShirtsHow to price screen printed shirts: screen setup per color, ink, blanks and press time, with a price-per-shirt table by…Read guide →Leather Patch PricingHow to price leather and leatherette patches: material, laser time, adhesive and hat application, with bulk tiers.Read guide →Rhinestone Cheer and Dance Apparel PricingHow to price rhinestone cheer and dance apparel: cost stones and templates, price team tees, mom shirts and jacket backs…Read guide →Rhinestone Flock Sheet PricingHow to price rhinestone templates made with flock sheets: sheet cost, cutting, reuse, stones and labor, with design examples.Read guide →Sublimation Shirt PricingHow to price sublimated shirts and hoodies: cost the polyester blank, paper and ink per print, add press and prep time, then…Read guide →
Sublimation and Tumblers
Sublimation, mugs, tumblers and printed gifts. 8 guides.
Epoxy and Glitter Tumbler PricingA full cost breakdown for epoxy and glitter tumblers: blank, epoxy per coat, glitter and sealer, decals, disposable supplies…Read guide →How to Price Custom TumblersHow to price custom tumblers by style and size: compare vinyl decal, sublimation, laser engraved and epoxy glitter tumblers…Read guide →How to Price Sublimation Products for ProfitHow to price sublimation mugs, polyester shirts and tumblers for profit: blank cost, paper and ink per print, press and prep…Read guide →Sublimation Pricing CalculatorHow to calculate sublimation printing cost and build a price list for mugs, kids cups and tumblers, what to charge for…Read guide →Custom Phone Case PricingHow to price custom phone cases: blanks, sublimation, UV printing or vinyl, time and packaging, with three worked examples.Read guide →Garden Flag PricingHow to price custom garden flags: blanks, sublimation or HTV, press time and bundles, with three examples.Read guide →How to Price Corporate and Bulk Tumbler OrdersHow to price corporate and bulk tumbler orders: bulk blank prices, logo setup, laser engraving or UV printing time, quantity…Read guide →Rhinestone Tumbler PricingHow to price rhinestone bling tumblers: count stones, cost glue and blank, time the placing, then see why full bling…Read guide →
Laser Engraving and Cutting
Engraving, laser cut signs, acrylic, wood and keychains. 13 guides.
How to Price Laser Engraving JobsHow to price laser engraving and cutting jobs: compare price per square inch, per minute and per job, set a machine rate and…Read guide →Laser Engraved Tumbler PricingHow to price laser engraved tumblers: blank cost, rotary engraving runtime, setup and alignment, labor, packaging and…Read guide →Acrylic Charm PricingHow to price acrylic charms: acrylic, printing, cutting, epoxy, hardware and backing cards, with single, double sided and…Read guide →Acrylic Keychain PricingHow to price laser cut acrylic keychains: acrylic, laser time, vinyl or paint, rings, tassels and packaging, with bulk tiers.Read guide →Charcuterie Board PricingHow to price engraved charcuterie boards: blanks, engraving, finishing and gift boxes, with three worked examples.Read guide →Custom Engraved Mug PricingHow to price laser engraved mugs: blanks, rotary engraving time, design and gift boxes, with camp mug, ceramic and stainless…Read guide →Custom Pet Tag PricingHow to price engraved pet ID tags: tag blanks, engraving time, front and back text, rings and packaging, with worked…Read guide →Custom Stamp PricingHow to price custom stamps: laser rubber, wood handles and self-inking mounts, laser time and design, with worked examples.Read guide →Engraved Cutting Board PricingHow to price laser engraved cutting boards: blanks, engraving time, food safe finish, design and gift boxes, with worked…Read guide →How to Price Acrylic Signs and AwardsHow to price acrylic signs and awards: cost the blank or sheet, standoffs and ink, add laser engraving or UV printing time…Read guide →How to Price Laser Cut Wood Signs and Decor for ProfitHow to price laser cut wood signs and decor: wood by size, laser time, painting and finishing, design time and bulk orders…Read guide →How to Price Pyrography and Wood Burning ArtHow to price pyrography and wood burning art: wood, burning time, design and finishing, with three worked examples.Read guide →Laser Cut Earring PricingHow to price laser cut earrings: material per pair, findings, laser time, finishing and earring cards, with worked examples.Read guide →
3D Printing
Filament and resin 3D prints, minis, jewelry and props. 5 guides.
How to Price 3D Prints for ProfitHow to price FDM 3D prints for profit: filament cost per gram, machine cost per print hour, failure rate, setup and…Read guide →3D Printed Jewelry PricingHow to price 3D printed jewelry: material, printer time, finishing, findings and packaging, with three worked examples.Read guide →3D Printing Filament Cost CalculatorHow to calculate filament cost per gram and per print, including purge waste, failed prints, machine time and electricity…Read guide →How to Price 3D Printed Cosplay Props and CommissionsHow to price 3D printed cosplay props: filament, print time, finishing, paint and design, with three worked examples.Read guide →Resin 3D Printed Miniature PricingHow to price resin 3D printed miniatures: cost resin per ml, wash and cure supplies, plate time and STL license share, add…Read guide →
Resin Art
Coasters, trays, jewelry and river tables. 3 guides.
How to Price Resin ArtHow to price resin art and resin crafts: measure resin by volume, add loss, pigments and mold wear, count only hands-on…Read guide →Resin Coaster and Tray PricingHow to price resin coasters and trays: resin by volume, pigments and inclusions, molds, sanding and packaging, with worked…Read guide →Resin River Table PricingHow to price resin river tables: slabs, epoxy volume, shop time, finish, legs and delivery, with three examples.Read guide →
Signs, Banners and Wraps
Sign shops, banners, vehicle wraps and storefront graphics. 18 guides.
Banner Pricing GuideHow print shops can price vinyl and flex banners: cost media, ink and finishing per square foot, add labor at a shop rate…Read guide →Sign Pricing CalculatorHow small sign shops can price signs consistently: set a shop hourly rate from overhead and billable hours, cost substrate…Read guide →Vehicle Wrap Pricing CalculatorHow to build a vehicle wrap quote: measure square footage, cost film, laminate and ink, add design, print and install hours…Read guide →Yard Sign Pricing CalculatorHow to price 18 x 24 in coroplast yard signs for real estate, events and campaigns: cost per sign, a one-time setup fee…Read guide →ADA Sign PricingHow to price ADA signs: substrate, tactile text, braille, layout checks, mounting and install, with three examples.Read guide →Awning and Canopy Sign PricingHow to price awning and canopy signs: lettering on existing awnings, printed replacement covers and new awnings, with…Read guide →Banner Backdrop PricingHow to price banner and photo backdrops: material, square feet, print, finishing and stands, with three examples.Read guide →Channel Letter Sign CostA sign shop guide to pricing channel letters: cost the returns, faces, LEDs, power and raceway, add fabrication and install…Read guide →Custom LED Neon Sign PricingHow to price custom LED neon flex signs: cost neon flex by the foot, the acrylic backer, power supply and packaging, add…Read guide →Fleet Graphics PricingHow to price fleet graphics: vinyl, laminate, square footage, design and install, with van, truck and fleet examples.Read guide →Floor Graphics PricingHow to price floor graphics: printed vinyl, anti-slip floor laminate, cutting, install and quantity tiers, with worked…Read guide →Food Truck Wrap CostHow wrap shops price food truck and food trailer wraps: measure square footage, cost vinyl, laminate and ink, add design…Read guide →How to Price Rush and Custom Orders for Sign ShopsHow to price rush and custom sign orders: rush fees by turnaround time, design and proof charges, deposits and change fees…Read guide →Retractable Banner Stand PricingHow to price retractable pull-up banner stands: hardware, printed media, laminate, design and assembly, with economy…Read guide →Trade Show Booth Graphics PricingHow to price trade show booth graphics: backwalls, table covers, banner stands, design and hardware, with package examples.Read guide →Vehicle Magnet PricingHow to price custom car door magnets: magnet sheeting, printed vinyl, laminate, design and cutting, with examples for common…Read guide →Vinyl Lettering PricingHow to price vinyl lettering for storefronts: cost vinyl and tape, add design, cutting, weeding and install hours, then…Read guide →Window Graphics PricingHow to quote storefront window graphics: cut vinyl, printed graphics, perforated film and frosted vinyl, with design…Read guide →
Baking and Treats
Cakes, cookies and treats. 3 guides.
How Much to Charge for a Custom CakeHow much to charge for a custom cake: ingredients, hours, overhead and profit turned into a price per serving, with three…Read guide →Cookie Pricing CalculatorHow home bakers price cookies per dozen: cost the dough and icing, time the baking and decorating, add packaging, then set…Read guide →Freeze Dried Candy PricingHow to price freeze dried candy: candy cost per tray, freeze dryer and power cost per batch, bags and labels, with bag size…Read guide →
Sewing, Crochet, Knitting and Quilting
Crochet, knitting, quilting, sewing and macrame. 8 guides.
How Much to Charge for Crochet ItemsHow much to charge for crochet items: a simple formula for yarn, hours, overhead, profit and fees, with worked beanie and…Read guide →Amigurumi PricingHow to price amigurumi: yarn, stuffing, eyes, time by size and custom requests, with small, medium and large toy examples.Read guide →Custom Pillow PricingHow to price custom pillows: covers, inserts, decoration, sewing and shipping, with three worked examples.Read guide →How to Price Custom Aprons and Kitchen LinensHow to price custom aprons and kitchen linens: blanks, embroidery, HTV or sublimation, personalization and gift sets, with…Read guide →Knitting PricingHow to price knitted items: yarn cost, time by size, finishing and fees, with hat, scarf and sweater examples.Read guide →Macrame PricingHow to price macrame: cord by the yard, dowels and rings, knotting time, and custom sizes, with plant hanger and wall…Read guide →Minky Baby Blanket PricingHow to price minky baby blankets and loveys: cost fabric by the yard, time your sewing, add personalization, and compare…Read guide →Quilt PricingHow to price handmade quilts by size: fabric, batting, piecing, quilting and binding time, with baby, throw and queen…Read guide →
Jewelry and Accessories
Jewelry, bows, leather and pet accessories. 8 guides.
Beaded Jewelry PricingHow to price beaded jewelry: beads, findings, time and packaging, with bracelet, necklace and earring examples plus…Read guide →Custom Luggage Tag PricingHow to price custom luggage tags: blanks, printing or engraving, straps and bulk orders, with three worked examples.Read guide →Custom Pet Collar PricingHow to price custom pet collars: webbing, hardware, sewing and personalization, with three worked examples.Read guide →Hair Bow PricingHow to price handmade hair bows: ribbon, clips, embellishments, assembly time and bundles, with baby, cheer and fabric bow…Read guide →Hand Stamped Jewelry PricingHow to price hand stamped jewelry: blanks, chain, stamping time, finishing and packaging, with three metal examples.Read guide →How to Price Handmade JewelryA practical guide to pricing handmade jewelry: cost beads, metal and findings, pay yourself, add overhead and profit, then…Read guide →Leather Goods PricingHow to price handmade leather goods: leather by square foot, hardware, thread, edge finishing and hand stitching time, with…Read guide →Pet Bandana PricingHow to price pet bandanas: fabric, sewing, sizes and personalization, with three worked examples.Read guide →
Home Decor, Gifts and Events
Personalized gifts, wreaths, pottery, kits, events and decor. 14 guides.
Balloon Garland PricingHow to price balloon garlands by the foot: balloons, add-ons, build time, delivery and setup, with three size examples.Read guide →Chalk Paint Furniture PricingHow to price painted furniture: purchase price, chalk paint and sealer, hardware, repairs, labor and selling fees, with…Read guide →Custom Furniture PricingHow to price custom furniture builds: lumber, hardware, finish, shop time and delivery, with three worked examples.Read guide →Custom Pin and Button PricingHow to price pinback buttons: button parts, printing, press time, design and bulk orders, with worked examples by size.Read guide →DIY Craft Kit PricingHow to price DIY craft kits: supplies, portioning, instructions, packaging and wholesale, with three examples.Read guide →Flower Arrangement PricingHow to price flower arrangements: stem cost, greens, vase, labor, delivery and waste, with three worked examples.Read guide →Fridge Magnet PricingHow to price custom fridge magnets: blanks, printing, cutting and packaging, with photo, acrylic and wood examples.Read guide →Gift Basket PricingHow to price gift baskets: products, container, filler, wrap, assembly and delivery, with three examples.Read guide →How to Price Face Painting for Kids Parties and EventsHow to price face painting: hourly rates, faces per hour, supplies, travel and minimums, with three event examples.Read guide →How to Price Handmade Christmas Ornaments for ProfitHow to price handmade Christmas ornaments: blanks, decoration, personalization and packaging, with three examples.Read guide →How to Price Handmade Wreaths for ProfitHow to price handmade wreaths: frames, florals, ribbon, signs and build time, with three worked examples.Read guide →How to Price Monogrammed and Personalized Gifts for ProfitHow to price monogrammed and personalized gifts: blanks, personalization time, proofs, add-ons, rush fees and gift wrap…Read guide →Pottery Pricing CalculatorHow to price handmade pottery: cost clay, glaze and kiln firings per piece, add a loss allowance and your studio hours, then…Read guide →Slime PricingHow to price handmade slime: glue, activator, add-ins, containers and batch time, with three worked examples.Read guide →
Paper, Digital and Art
Cards, invitations, SVG files, digital art and commissions. 7 guides.
Custom Greeting Card PricingHow to price greeting cards: cardstock, envelopes, printing, layering and embellishments, with printed, layered and pop-up…Read guide →Digital Art Commission PricingHow to price digital art commissions: hours, revisions, characters, backgrounds and commercial use, with three examples.Read guide →How to Price Custom Pet Portraits and Pet-Themed CraftsHow to price custom pet portraits: digital art, painted canvas and laser engraved portraits, with design time, revisions and…Read guide →How to Price Digital Craft Designs, Templates and PrintablesHow to price digital craft designs and templates: creation cost, sales needed to earn it back, single vs bundle prices…Read guide →How to Price SVG Cut Files for Cricut and SilhouetteHow to price SVG cut files: single designs, bundles, personal and commercial licenses, and sales needed to earn back design…Read guide →Scrapbook and Memory Book PricingHow to price scrapbooks and memory books: album, paper, photos, embellishments and layout time per page, with three examples.Read guide →Wedding Invitation PricingHow to price wedding invitations: paper, printing, envelopes, design and assembly, with flat, suite and luxury examples.Read guide →
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