CraftCost: Candle Soap Resin

CraftCost is the all-in-one business calculator built for candle makers, soap crafters, and resin artists. Whether you sell on Etsy, at craft fairs, or through your own shop, CraftCost helps you calculate materials, price products accurately, and track your inventory - all in one app.

CANDLE CALCULATOR
Calculate exact wax amounts for any container size. Choose from soy, paraffin, coconut, beeswax, or custom blends. Set fragrance oil load (6-12%), estimate dye usage, and get wick size recommendations. Never waste materials again.

SOAP CALCULATOR (COLD PROCESS)
Built-in SAP database with 40+ oils and fats. Automatically calculates lye (NaOH/KOH) and water amounts. Adjust superfat percentage for skin-safe recipes. Scale batches up or down instantly. Supports custom SAP values for specialty oils.

RESIN CALCULATOR
Enter mold dimensions or volume directly. Supports standard mix ratios (1:1, 2:1, 3:1) and custom ratios for any brand. Accounts for inclusion displacement so you mix exactly what you need.

SMART PRICING
Stop guessing your prices. Enter raw material costs, labor time, packaging, and shipping. Factor in platform fees (Etsy 6.5%, Shopify, or custom). Set your profit margin and get instant wholesale and retail price suggestions.

INGREDIENT INVENTORY
Track all your crafting materials in one place. Log quantities, unit costs, and suppliers. Set reorder thresholds and get low-stock alerts before you run out mid-batch.

BATCH LOG
Record every production run with date, recipe, quantities, materials consumed, quality ratings, and notes. Build a searchable history of your best recipes and track your production over time.

QUICK REFERENCE
Instant access to wax melting temperatures, fragrance load guidelines, SAP values table, resin mixing ratios, and wick size charts. No more searching through bookmarks.

PREMIUM FEATURES ($5.99 one-time purchase)
- Unlimited saved recipes (free tier: 5)
- Full inventory management with alerts
- Complete batch log with history and statistics
- CSV export for bookkeeping
- Pricing templates for quick quotes
- No ads

FREE TO USE
All three calculators, pricing for single items, and quick reference cards are completely free. Upgrade only when you need advanced features for your growing business.

DESIGNED FOR CRAFT SELLERS
- Works offline - calculate anywhere, even at craft fairs
- Imperial and metric units
- Multiple currencies (USD, GBP, EUR, CAD, AUD)
- Light and dark themes
- Tablet-optimized layouts
- Available in 10 languages

Whether you are a seasoned Etsy seller or just starting your handmade business, CraftCost gives you the tools to price with confidence and grow your craft business.

Recent changes:
Maintenance update: under the hood fixes and improvements.