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📥 Download the free PDF expense checklist: https://www.loramceramics.com/blog/ceramics-business-expenses-breakdown
I went through every single expense from my ceramics business in 2025 — materials, booth fees, platform fees, travel, subscriptions, hiring, and more. The total? Around $50,000. And that’s before rent, utilities, health insurance, and a car.
In this video I break down every category with real numbers so you can understand the true cost of running a ceramics or handmade art business — and what you can actually deduct as a self-employed artist.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Introduction
1:09 – Materials & Supplies ($6,632)
2:14 – Design Fairs & Booth Fees ($9,700)
5:35 – Platform Fees – Squarespace, Etsy, First Dibs ($6,294)
7:42 – Business Travel & Workshops ($5,208)
11:16 – Help & Assistance / Hiring ($3,645)
12:49 – Education & Professional Development ($2,690)
14:06 – Equipment & Inventory ($2,534)
15:36 – Subscriptions & Web Tools ($2,333)
16:55 – Everything Else: Admin, Shipping, Marketing ($4,279)
19:44 – Summary & Final Thoughts
📌 Mentioned in this video:
West Edge Design Fair
ICFF (New York)
Residency in Lisbon
Workshop in Lebanon
Workshop in Bali
1stDibs, Etsy, Squarespace
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I’m Maria Loram — a functional ceramics artist creating pieces for interior design. On this channel I share the real side of running a creative business: clay, glazes, money, travel, and everything in between.
🌐 Website: https://loramceramics.com/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loram.ceramics/
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