Making things from scratch, cultivating them by hand, and carving out a living by selling and trading them. But maybe you’re not quite sure what to make and sell. Maybe you’re looking for a new hobby to busy your idle hands. But you can take it a step further to turn your little craft hobby into a home-based business venture.
Today, thousands of crafters produce made-by-hand goods—some with traditional and primitive methods—selling them at craft shows, among friends and through their online stores worldwide. E-commerce and supporting communities gives makers more reach, keep their businesses running more efficiently, letting them focus on what they do best: their craft.
6 Things to Make and Sell
We’ve compiled a list of things to make and sell, something to appeal to everyone from the advanced craftsperson to the creatively-challenged. Each idea will include a link to a comprehensive guide, to inspire your own.
1. Jewellery
In fact, some people enjoy making home-made jewellery as a hobby and then go to local craft fairs to see if they can sell it. You can turn your little craft hobby into a home-based business venture.Jewellery is a great business idea that can range from simple and low-tech (say, beaded necklaces and woven bracelets) to skilled trades with special equipment. It’s a saturated market, so doing your homework up front is important—how can your designs stand out? Is there a niche market to target?
Get inspired: Claysphere Jewellery
Get started: Start Own Handmade Jewellery Business from Home: The Ultimate Guide
