MakerMyths Editorial Figuring out what to charge for handmade crafts can feel like a shot in the dark. Most makers don’t struggle because they’re bad at business — they struggle because pricing feels messy, emotional, and confusing. That’s exactly why I built my craft pricing calculator. I created it for myself first. I was tired of guessing … Read more
You finally bought that piece of oak. Real oak. The kind that costs more than expected because good wood is never cheap. Your customer sent you a family portrait, and this job matters. You load the file, place the wood, and start the engraving. Halfway through, you already know something is wrong. The engraving is … Read more
Setting a fair price for your handmade products is important. Charge too little and you won’t make profit; charge too much and customers may not buy. A clear pricing method helps you balance material costs, your time, and desired profit. In this guide we explain each step, from adding up costs to applying a profit … Read more
Custom engraving is the process of adding personalised designs, names, or patterns to materials like wood, metal, glass, or plastic. Hobbyists and small business owners often wonder if this one-off style of production can grow into a larger operation. The good news is that modern tools and workflows make it much easier to handle more … Read more
3D printing has become a popular hobby for makers, hobbyists, and DIY enthusiasts. It allows you to create physical objects from digital designs, layer by layer. This beginner-friendly guide will explain what 3D printing is, how it works, and what you need to know to get started. We’ll cover the basics of how 3D printers … Read more
When you’re starting out in 3D printing, it’s easy to wonder if an expensive filament brand is really worth it. After all, PLA is PLA – so is there any difference between a pricey spool from a well-known manufacturer and a cheap no-name spool? This question matters because filament quality can directly affect your print … Read more
PLA is one of the most popular materials for hobbyist 3D printing. It is easy to print and can produce great-looking parts. However, many makers discover a frustrating issue: a perfectly printed PLA object can deform or fail when left inside a hot car. This article explains why PLA prints often warp in high heat … Read more
Many beginners believe that using maximum laser power will always produce the best engraving results. The logic seems simple: more power should mean deeper cuts, stronger contrast, and clearer details. In reality, running a laser at full power often does the opposite. Instead of improving detail, it can blur fine lines, burn edges, and reduce … Read more
Introduction Is slowing down your laser engraver the secret to better results? A lot of hobbyists assume that lower speed automatically means higher quality: darker burns, deeper engraving, and sharper detail. In theory, that makes sense—slower speed means the laser spends more time on each spot, so it dumps more energy into the material. But … Read more
Introduction A lot of laser engraving hobbyists assume that higher wattage automatically means deeper engraving. It sounds logical: more power should burn deeper, right? Sometimes, yes… but not always. In real-world use, more watts don’t guarantee more depth unless you also dial in speed, focus, and pass count. And in some situations, a lower-power laser … Read more