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.