Car Freshie Price Breakdown / How Much Does Each Car Freshener Cost to Make? / Pricing Car Freshies

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So time and time again I have been asked how much does it actually cost to make a car freshie. Or how much does it cost to get started? How do you figure out your pricing and how much should you sell your car freshies for? Welllllll today I finally made the video you've been looking for. I broke down the actual cost per car freshener so you can more accurately figure out what you should pricing yours at (or at least show you how to figure it out using your supply costs). I used some of the supplies I used that were in the middle price range and I also used pricing of other average middle priced supplies to figure out my basic cost for a freshie.
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[@samanthasalinas5288]

I’m a freshie maker and I wanted to see if I was pricing my freshies correctly, but I always add $1.50 extra for using the oven 😬

[@BAMBEAR3]

This video makes my accountant heart happy. Lol. Would you mind sharing what the most popular scents are for you? There’s so many choices out there and it’s hard to narrow it down.

[@cherishthemessypainter]

It has been 2 years since you made this video and it is still amazingly helpful! Thank you for this information before I dive into this fun freshie adventure!

[@chasitytaylor8858]

Right now I’m doing mostly custom orders for people I know and word of mouth referrals. Decorating is my favorite part, so I have to keep in mind that all the beads and ribbons and monogramming adds up. Plus, there’s the time it takes, and the more embellished freshies can take a while. I think you were right on with the math. It’s a lot of components to sort out and count up. In order to be competitive you need to know the concrete numbers, though. I like making money, but I’m not particularly business minded, so I appreciate the guidance. 😊💜

[@mollymorrow5840]

I am a newbie to The freshie world and I’m hooked and wanting to set up shop😍 I have spent the last two days watching your very informative videos…one question I have is this…when picking your scents to start with… should I buy several different scents or just one or two more popular ones I’ve looked on several sites and found some awesome one on Etsy that I think would be popular scents but just unsure how much and how many to purchase? Thank you in advance….and by the way my Amazon cart is full of cutters and supplies from watching your videos 😊

[@robinbecker7270]

Great job putting this together!!

[@jamee_maree]

Most of what is needed could be also found at thrift stores in endless amounts which would cut down costs dramatically. Not the freshie supplies for the products itself but the other things.

[@rosannasmith1665]

The breakdown of prices was great. It gave me an idea of how much it will cost if I thought of making my own. My curousity was triggered when a friend of mine gave me one scented freshies. I usually buy mine in reguar stores. You are wonderful and your video is great. Thanks for shaing. I look forward to more of your videos. Thanks again.....

[@CreativelyErica]

Thanks so much for watching & your kind words ❤️ Same, my sister randomly bought me one and I immediately wanted to learn how to make myself. Yeah, they're really fun to make & are super popular products. Definitely recommend trying 😊

[@thecupbarn1145]

Excellent info. My background is in accounting and that is very very close to the way I calculate my cost on things. But really good and easy for anyone to follow. Thank you

[@courtneybailey4419]

How much does it cost to make the large freshies? You used the cost to make a medium freshie then used a large freshie price to find profit. Also about how long does it take to make each freshie? I have a customer wanting me to get into making freshies for them but with everything else I make I add in a price for my labor as my time is worth something. Thank you.

[@brittanywhite5013]

How long do the car Freshies last in the scent proof bag once baked? I’m just starting up my business and have a craft show I’m going to to try and hit off my small business! It’s fairly big and my family is saying I should make quite a lot. I’m wondering if I start making them now would the scent still be as strong as it is the day of? It’s in August and I do work a full time job so I make as many as I can during the weekends.

[@jamiesheff4246]

Oh my goodness, you are so smart!! I thoroughly enjoyed this video. You figure things the way I do but I could never explain it like you do. Thank you! I am subscribing!

[@tonibowen5629]

Erica love your channel I have a question I was looking on "Buy it ship it" and the aroma beads have options. Example what is no slip? do I want round or oval? I have not bought any beads yet because I don't want to get the wrong thing and they do not dry. I have everything else excited to get creatiing in the freshie area. No one around here as in Ohio even sells them at craft shows/fairs. Of course now that I say that they will be everywhere. Love your stuff love listening you keep up the great job. Toni

[@candlegirl1973]

Thank you for this video. I haven't been on here in a while. I hope all is going great for you. 😁 Now I have to go catch up in your videos.😉

[@CreativelyErica]

Thanks for watching Becky! So far so good over here; hope everything's been great for you as well 🥰

[@candlegirl1973]

@@CreativelyErica that's awesome! Yes ma'am!! My husband and I found out that we are going to be grandparents in July....our 1st grandchild 😁

[@CreativelyErica]

Awww that's amazing, congrats!! 😁

[@candlegirl1973]

@@CreativelyErica thank you

[@alexandrameade93]

This video is so helpful!! Thank you so much for breaking it down. Do you have one for tshirts as well?

[@CreativelyErica]

Thanks so much for watching! Glad you liked it! I don't have one as of right now but I'll definitely add it to my to-film list for ya 🥰

[@cathiburton8402]

Appreciate this so much!!

[@eringreen7615]

The aroma beads are currently out of stock can you recommend another brand or place to purchase them? Thank you!

[@BAMBEAR3]

Thank you so much for all of your inspiration and teachings. Can’t wait to see what 2022 holds for you.

[@1215mdpc]

THANK YOU this was just what I was looking for thank you

[@CreativelyErica]

Thanks for watching!

[@sandralodder3267]

When you bake them in the oven do you have the oven set to grill or fan forced. Thanks. Love watching your videos

[@sherylmorgan3678]

Great video! So helpful.

[@4myfavoritethings]

Thank you for the price breakdown . Great video.

[@magical7elena15]

Thank you for all these breakdowns it so awesome 👏 of you and so helpful

[@CreativelyErica]

Thanks so much for watching! Glad you find them helpful 🥰

[@Laschicasdehoy]

Thank you!!

[@hna.antoniaflores2064]

So you use .5 oz per freshie? I want to start and I see everywhere that people use 3oz of fragance oil to 12 oz of beads

[@tuishmah7559]

Awesome. Thank you Erica!!!

[@lauracastro1487]

Thank you for doing this. I always have problems in this area.

[@CaronsCreations79]

Thank you for this!!!

[@Angie.Abrahams]

Thank you for this video. It's very informative! Since you mentioned that 4oz makes a medium freshie, What size cookie cutter and how many oz do you consider to make a small and large freshie? Thank you again!

[@MsLuckywun]

Wow everything you listed except aroma beads and oils I already have 🎉🎉win win

[@sallyr.garcia5223]

I just started following your videos and love them and thank you for all the information you provide and have one questions for you and that is how to incorporate the cost of vinyl? I use a lot of vinyl for my freshies and don't know how to figure out the cost for it

[@CreativelyErica]

Thanks so much for following Sally 🥰 so bare with me trying to explain this without showing lol. First I figure out my cost per inch. So if I bought a 12"x12" sheet of vinyl for $2, I would first do 12x12=144 so that's how many total inches I have. So then divide the cost ($2) by your total inches (144), so 2÷144 =0.0138888889 (then I round that up). =.01/per inch So if I cut a 4"x1" piece of vinyl, I would do 4x.01 which would give you the actual cost of that piece used =.04

[@aprilgregory3270]

How do you get your vinyl to stay on? Mine peeled off

[@brandyrypple8470]

How did you create your website

[@reginagonzales7661]

What size of mason jars do you use ?

[@autumnpotter6869]

What brands and such off Amazon do you use ? Of aroma beads and fragrance oils?

[@trayjones84]

Hi can you leave the Amazon link for the I think you said for bulk of the unscented aroma beads you use thanks

[@lori5165]

Hi. Sorry about all the questions I have to ask 🙂. First off Can u tell please me what size holographic bags you use. And if u purchased them on Amazon? I know it says useable space size? Lol ones that will fit most size Freshies. Like example 5 inch mason jars big crosses and smaller. What size is best? Smell proof? Also how long do the Freshies last in the bag? Lol thank u and I love your videos. Also I noticed in this video u said u use non stick spray for your cookie cutters? Just wondering if it makes the freshie greasy or smell like the spray? And last question is what are some of your best selling fragrances? Thank u again. Hope all my questions are ok haha.

[@nikkigagliardi9103]

Does Flashpoint need to be considered when selecting fragrance?

[@JakeSmith-e9j]

I’m using my boyfriends account lol but I am so confused on the math of the beads. I use present in beads a pound cost me $11. Are use roughly around 2 to 4 ounces for my Freschi’s but whenever I do my math is saying that it’s taking me $5.50 just for the beads for a 2 ounce Freshie . What am I doing wrong?

[@warriorsgreatness6182]

Exceptional teaching. Mucho Gracias

[@ericahuffman5008]

What's your ratio of oil/beads? Obviously it would depend on size of cookie cutters. I can't seem to get mine strong enough.

[@CreativelyErica]

1TBS of oil to every 4 oz of beads. Sometimes I'll only use 3 oz of beads depending on how strong that fragrance is.

[@cindynok]

What about the shipping you pay for supplies? Shipping can get costly.

[@HennyJenny517]

I know I’m late watching but I’m just getting started. I think your math was off on your elastic cording if it was $11.98 for 5 yards.

[@crystallewis8639]

Very helpful. Confused and need clarification... I have heard in most videos that it is 4oz beads to 1 oz fragrance. Here you said 4 oz beads to 1T and that 1oz =2T therefore it should be .5 oz of fragrances, correct? If so what can I do to correct the 19 jars I just made using 4oz to 1 oz. Some have cured but some have not after 7 days.

[@CreativelyErica]

Yes it is 1 oz of oil to 4 oz of beads. These were my older freshie videos and that's what I used to do before I realized they could be much stronger and started doing the 1oz

[@crystallewis8639]

@@CreativelyErica okay thank you for clarifying, I was worried I mess up a bunch of beads.

[@crystallewis8639]

question: I am trying to mix Leather, I placed 4 oz to 1 oz, , after a week all the others were well done, so I added another oz then another oz, now I'm at 6 oz to 1 oz. Then stupid me decided that I'm gonna mix a second batch and went straight to the 6 oz to 1 oz. Then mixed them all together, please tell me I can fix this. To s

[@devraboyd1245]

I have a question, I have a couple of boutiques that are wanting to buy wholesale from me. How do you figure for those that are wanting to purchase wholesale?

[@CreativelyErica]

Great question! I would send them a table that would have quantities on one side and prices in the other column. Obviously the more they buy the bigger the discount per freshie. For example let's say I normally charge $10 per freshie, I would tell them if they bought 15 freshies, each freshie would be $8. But if they bought 25 I'd go down to $7 (& so on). But if someone is wanting to buy a ton (50+), then I would personally do a flat rate price since they're buying so many to not only save them money but build that relationship so they come back for more. I would also throw in freebies to repeat boutiques that bought from me.

[@devraboyd1245]

@@CreativelyErica thank you! I have learned so much from your videos. I appreciate your reply.

[@devraboyd1245]

I have another question, have you done the messy bun mom silicone mold car freshie? I have a boutique requesting this, and I haven't found a great way to do it. Just wondering what your process would be to make this specific one.

[@marykniffen2558]

How long do these typically last?

[@mgscrapbooking]

Very helpful

[@angelinalozada189]

Thank You from Puerto Rico.

[@coralnichols5878]

In Canada you should double or even triple that number.

[@denycekellum4496]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@CreativelyErica]

So glad you found it helpful 🥰

[@sandybrenizer1911]

I’m having trouble getting the white in rip face

[@ellalove-life]

Do you think just buying ready scented beads would dramatically change the base cost

[@thefarmllc820]

From what i have seen its about 3 times the cost of unscented beads

[@luxe-zone-butterfly_]

Very informative. Tyfs

[@CreativelyErica]

Thanks for watching!

[@donnamay1150]

Very informative. Thanks.

[@sabrinawilliams8611]

Thank you so much for sharing.

[@dnparker362]

Do they melt in the car?

[@maryspringer1442]

I enjoyed the video but one thing that caught my attention was you didnt factor in shipping costs in all the supplies you order to make these. Especially the company you go with for the aroma beads..they are expensive! I use to buy from them for a few years but their prices are so high, not only for the beads but the shipping cost is over 25.00! I now buy them from stay fresh with Peanut and they are only 25.99 for 5lbs of beads, and shipping is only 10.00! Thats a huge savings! especially when you said 3lbs was over 20.00 with the company your buying from. When you factored in the costs you didnt add shipping costs to yourself buying each and every product to make the freshies. this makes a huge difference in the overall costs! If paying an additional 25.00 to get the aroma beads the total is much higher than what you stated. they dont ship them to you for free! That also goes for the fragrance oils , micas etc you must factor in the shipping your paying to get your products shipped to you to make the freshies. I didnt see you add this in any of the products. So in the end the actual cost to make a single freshies would be closer to 5.50 each or more..and the profit wouldnt be anywhere near what is stated. Of course there are scenarios where you get free shipping, if buying on Amazon and a prime member, or buying alot of supplies from certain companys that offer free shipping at a certain minimum order. Your tutorials are great and I highly recommend them to anyone starting out or wanting to keep up with the lastest freshie trends.

[@Manda_panda23]

Wow! Thank you so much!!

[@marydietz114]

do you use cooking spray on silicone molds

[@CreativelyErica]

Nope, don't need to. They pop out very easily

[@janmontgomery8883]

Thank you that was awesome

[@kaybryant7987]

What is bag size

[@melanieadcock7936]

How do you determine your shipping costs?

[@melanieadcock7936]

I absolutely found your video helpful!! Thank you

[@amygarcia8039]

The price per yard of string seems incorrect. I apologize if I'm wrong.

[@thefarmllc820]

There was no mention of shipping cost added into the products you ordered.

[@CreativelyErica]

Yes definitely worth mentioning- if you pay for shipping, you'd want to add to your cost. However, I didn't mention because with most of my products, I get free shipping on them (some are ordered on Amazon or from a small business that always offer free shipping, but some also offer free shipping if you spend a certain amount- which I always do to avoid that extra cost and usually the more you buy the cheaper it comes out to). If on the rare chance I do have to pay for shipping, I would've included that IN the supply cost that I listed. 😊

[@sofreshsmells9963]

Do you add in your labor and time to make the freshies?

[@sandybrenizer1911]

I painted the face but it does not look good but we want a black Rip also black on the mold

[@tmc4609]

But the question is in total $ how much to get started 🤷🏼‍♀️ $50,$150 or $200??

[@CreativelyErica]

I would advise what you can afford at first, you don't know what's going to sell well at first. I only had a few scents to choose from in the beginning and maybe a 5 lb bag of aroma beads so apx $100 (in my case). But they sell small amount of everything so you could start for less than $50. I just reinvested everything I made to order more supplies in bulk which then increases your profit margin by saving with bulk supply costs.

[@daynecolson2540]

4oz a freshie?

[@michellekidding]

That’s not profit. Your not taking into account all the power/ space/ wage you pay yourself/gas/ so many things to consider to get what your profit margins actually are.

[@ciscokid0110]

Don’t forget the electric bill to bake.

[@naturescaresshandmadesoaps4723]

The string works out to be $2.40 per yard not 24 cents.

[@CreativelyErica]

Actually, it is only .24 cents. I mistankingly wrote 5 yards on my ipad instead of 50, it was 50 yards for 11.98 which is why I put the correction at 11:55 but maybe you missed that.

[@naturescaresshandmadesoaps4723]

Sorry I did miss that. Great tutorial. Thanks.

[@JaneofArc]

Just read this comment after I posted the same question. I missed that too. Sorry about that. I was doing the math and was like wait a second...the total is off and short by 17% I didn't catch the correction. I apologize.

[@tinawood5926]

That seems so cheap to sell them.

[@CreativelyErica]

The more time and supplies that go into the freshie, I'd obviously recommend raising the price accordingly. The cost of supplies (along with everything else) has increased since posting this video over 2 years ago. However, you have to price competitively (especially if you're starting out) to even make a sale because there's always someone undercutting your price somewhere else so just keep that in mind. I'm not greedy with my profits because I want to keep the customers I already have so I price everything as low as I can while still getting a profit for my time/supplies used. Hope this helps.

[@tinawood5926]

@@CreativelyEricayes ma’am. I looked back at the date and figured there had to be an increase. I saw freshies a couple years ago and loved them. I wish I had started making them sooner. But, honestly, I love love love good smelling everything. So, if I can’t sell enough..I’ll just make my own. Lol I appreciate you and the time you are putting into all of this more than you know. Thank you again so much.

[@Dazzle500]

Excellent! Thank you so much❤

[@vanessatabor7823]

Absolutely Very helpful Thanks

[@dawnsullivan6233]

Super helpful video thank you

[@CreativelyErica]

Thanks for watching 😊