Jewelry Pricing Calculator

Material Costs

Bezel / blank setting ($)

Gold-plated oval ~$1.50 · Sterling silver ~$4–8 · Cufflink pair ~$3 · Bangle mold amortised ~$0.30

Resin used (ml) & cost per 100ml ($)

Coating resin ~$3–6 per 100ml. Bangle uses ~20ml.

Pigment cost ($)

Mica or transparent pigment at jewelry scale: pennies per piece

Gold leaf / mineral inclusions ($)

Imitation gold leaf ~$0.30 · Crushed amethyst per ring ~$0.20

Findings — chain, ear wire, jump rings ($)

Gold-filled ear wires ~$0.80 pair · 18" chain ~$1.50

Packaging — box, tissue, card ($)

Velvet gift box + card ~$0.70–1.20 per unit

Labour & Pricing Strategy

Your hourly rate ($/hr)

Suggested minimum $20/hr for handmade work

Active time per piece (minutes)

Hands-on time across all sessions — not cure time

Overhead per piece ($)

Tools, UV lamp, electricity, mold depreciation

Target Margin

Pricing multiplier

Platform

Test a specific selling price ($) — optional

Results

Total cost

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Suggested price

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Net profit / piece

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Margin %

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Etsy fee breakdown at selling price

Listing fee

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Transaction (6.5%)

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Payment processing (~3%)

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Total fees

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Net after fees

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True profit after fees

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This calculator covers material and labour costs. Shipping materials, photography, Etsy advertising, and accountancy costs should be added to the overhead field. Etsy fee rates correct as of 2025 — verify at etsy.com/legal/fees.

Chapter 7 of Advanced Epoxy Resin Art covers bangle casting, cocktail rings, cufflinks, and botanical barrettes — full materials lists and step-by-step instructions for each.