Guides & Tutorials
Practical guides to help you calculate costs, price your work, and waste less material. Written for real makers, not engineers.
Soy Wax to Fragrance Oil Ratio
Nothing kills the joy of making candles faster than pouring your heart into a beautiful creation, only to light it and smell... nothing. Or worse,...
Apr 15, 2026
Resin Waste Buffer Guide
Nothing stings quite like finishing a beautiful resin project only to realize you're just a few ounces short of complete coverage. Whether you're...
Apr 15, 2026
Resin Pour Calculator Guide
Picture this: you're standing in your garage, staring at that beautiful slab of wood you've been saving for months. You can already envision the...
Apr 15, 2026
How to Price Handmade Items on ETSY
You've spent hours perfecting your handmade candles, finally opened your Etsy shop, and now you're staring at that dreaded Price field. Too high and...
Apr 15, 2026
How to Price 3D Prints on ETSY
You've just finished designing the perfect miniature dragon figurine, and your 3D printer has been humming away for the past six hours bringing it to...
Apr 15, 2026
How Much Wax for Candles
You're about to pour your first batch of candles, and suddenly you're staring at an empty pot wondering: exactly how much wax do I need? Too little and...
Apr 15, 2026
How Much Resin for a River Table
Picture this: you've got a gorgeous piece of live-edge wood, you've planned your dream river table design, and you're standing in the resin aisle...
Apr 15, 2026
ETSY Profit Margin Calculator
You know that sinking feeling when you sell a gorgeous handmade piece on Etsy, then realize you barely broke even? Or worse—you actually lost money?...
Apr 15, 2026
ETSY Fees Explained 2026
Starting your Etsy journey can feel overwhelming, especially when you're trying to figure out how much you'll actually keep from each sale. Between...
Apr 15, 2026
Epoxy Resin Volume Calculator Guide
Picture this: you've planned the perfect resin river table, mixed your colors, prepped your mold, and then realized halfway through pouring that you're...
Apr 15, 2026
Candle Wick Size Guide by Container
Starting your candle-making journey can feel overwhelming when you're staring at dozens of different wick sizes, each claiming to be perfect for your...
Apr 15, 2026
Candle Making Cost Calculator
Starting a candle making business from your kitchen can feel overwhelming when you're trying to figure out if you'll actually make money. Between wax,...
Apr 15, 2026
Candle Fragrance Load Calculator
Picture this: you've spent hours perfecting your candle recipe, chosen the perfect wick, and poured beautiful candles that look absolutely...
Apr 15, 2026
3D Printer Electricity Cost
Starting a 3D printing side hustle or just curious about adding this amazing tool to your maker arsenal? One of the biggest questions new makers ask is...
Apr 15, 2026
3D Print Cost Breakdown
Starting your first 3D printing business or just trying to figure out if that custom miniature order is actually profitable? You're not alone....
Apr 15, 2026