Maker pricing guides
The reasoning behind the calculators. Every figure in these guides is produced by the same engine the tools run on, so you can reproduce any of them yourself.
How Much Should You Charge for Laser Engraving?
A practical pricing framework covering material, labor, machine time, setup, waste, fees, and margin — with real numbers you can check against the calculator.
Read the guide →Laser Engraving Pricing Formula Explained
Every variable in a reliable laser engraving pricing formula, why you divide instead of multiply, and how batch arithmetic changes the result.
Read the guide →How to Calculate Laser Machine Cost Per Hour
Depreciation, maintenance, workspace, electricity, and the utilization rate most makers forget — with worked examples for hobby, mid-range, and production machines.
Read the guide →Handmade Product Pricing Formula
A simple but complete formula for pricing handmade products profitably, including the marketplace fees that quietly take a tenth of every sale.
Read the guide →Wholesale vs. Retail Pricing for Makers
Seller margin, retailer margin, keystone pricing, and what to do when your cost floor sits above the price a retailer can pay.
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