The MarginMate Blog
Cost math and pricing guides for handmade sellers, with real numbers you can check against your own shop.
Ceramics ·
How Much Does Clay Cost Per Piece? The Bag-to-Mug Math
A $28 bag of stoneware does not mean $1 of clay per mug. Here is the complete bag-to-mug math, including trimming waste, reclaim, failures, glaze, and studio firing fees, with real 2026 prices throughout.
Pricing Basics ·
The 60-Second Margin Check Every Handmade Seller Should Run
Most makers price with the materials-times-four rule and quietly lose money on every sale. Here is a fast way to find your real margin, with a worked candle example and a calculator you can use right on this page.