Handmade Pricing Calculator

Handmade Pricing Calculator for Resin, Jesmonite, Plaster, Polymer Clay & Candles

Calculations update automatically as you type. Choose your currency, enter your costs and see suggested prices.

1. Product type

Choose what you are making.

2. Materials cost

Cost for one finished piece.

The calculator will show results with this currency symbol.
Resin, jesmonite, plaster, wax, clay.
Wicks, embeds, findings, hardware, etc.
Price of silicone mould divided by number of casts.

3. Labour & time

Pay yourself as an artist.

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Extra % on top of labour for unique design.

4. Extra costs & marketplace fees

Don’t forget packaging, electricity and fees.

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Leave empty or set to 0 and choose a platform — typical fee % will be suggested.

5. Suggested pricing

Basic ≈ 1.5× your cost, Standard ≈ 2×, Premium ≈ 2.5× by default. Adjust the multiplier if needed.

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For example, 2.0× ≈ 1.5× / 2× / 2.5× for Basic / Standard / Premium.
Currency: £
Materials total: £0.00
Labour (incl. premium): £0.00
Extra costs (packaging, electricity, other): £0.00
Total cost before marketplace fees: £0.00
Estimated marketplace & payment fees: £0.00
Estimated minimum break-even price: £0.00
Basic Suggested starting price £0.00
Standard Recommended handmade price £0.00
Premium For unique / limited designs £0.00
This calculator gives an estimated minimum cost and suggested prices based on the numbers you enter. Final pricing decisions are always yours as the maker.

How to use this handmade pricing calculator

  1. Choose your material and currency. Decide whether you are working with resin, jesmonite, plaster, polymer clay or wax, and pick the currency you use in your shop.
  2. Enter all material costs for one finished piece. Include base material, pigments and fragrance, extra materials (wicks, findings, embeds, hardware) and a share of your silicone mould.
  3. Add your labour and artistic premium. Enter how many hours you spend from start to finish and how much you want to earn per hour. If the piece is very detailed or one of a kind, add an artistic premium.
  4. Don’t forget packaging, electricity and other small costs. Add boxes, tissue paper, labels, cards, a small amount for electricity or gas, and any other business costs you want to include.
  5. Optionally include marketplace fees. If you sell on Etsy, Amazon Handmade or Shopify, choose a platform and leave the fee field at 0 — the calculator will suggest a typical percentage.
  6. Review the Basic, Standard and Premium prices. Use them as a starting point and adjust for your market, style and brand value.

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