I usually double my costs, but that doesn't always take into account a lot of labor, such as stringing seed beads!

The one I use is the cost of my product times 2.5 (at the least). If something is more labor-intensive, then I'll mark it up 3 or more times, depending on material. But you might also want to charge a flat rate of how long the item takes to make (for example, you want to make at least $20 an hour). Also watch for perceived value -- if a beaded necklace is made with plated wire and seed beads but is very elaborate, it's hard to charge a lot of money, even if you spent hours on it. Play around with it a little, and I think you'll find a formula that fits.

The most common formula I have found is to take your cost for materials and multiply it by 4, add 10% for overhead and add your labor. I find this to be somewhat expensive but have found other vendors charging this type of price. I usually multiply my cost by 2, add 10% and my labor.
Hope this helps.

Hi,
This is a great question. I can only tell you what I do. When purchasing items I note on the package/baggie the cost of each item before storing away. Then I know what each item costs me.
Then I figure out the total cost of each item in my project, double or triple that amount and then add my labor costs.
When starting out you forget about adding in your labor costs and you wind up cheating yourself. So in the beginning charge $5.00 more if your work is excellent. After a few sales you will know if you should charge more or less for your creations.
Hope this helps.

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I love toggles, but I have bought a couple that the bar is too short. I now look for ones with longer bars and don't have any problem with those.

Try the magnetic hide-a-crimp clasp. SS-MAG7
It's so unobtrusive, easy to use and strong. The bracelets just about jump on your wrist, saving time in the morning!

There are several choices you can make.Trigger clasps,box clasps,hook and eye clasps are a few.Just enter the clasp section and you will find more choices.I like the hook and eye clasp if I'm not using the toggle.It's easy to use,or is for me,but I too, prefer toggles.

A 27 Gauge would convert to .36 millimeters.
Artbeads has a really handy chart available for conversions
http://www.artbeads.com/measure-gauge.html

you can use crimp ends with a dab of glue for added security

if your talking about seed beads they are measurd by the inch. 6/0 are 6 beads to the inch, 11/0 - 11 beads to the inch, 15/0 - 15 beads to the inch.

If you are making a chain stitch croched string and bead necklace, continue your chain stitch until it is double the width of your button and then loop it back and knot it securely. I put a dab of fabric glue on the knot for security. To attach the button, I loop the string through the button holes or back button loop twice and secure it with a knot and the glue.