I'm looking for a fun unique hobby I can do in my spare time that can make me some good money ,maybe beading arts and craft wood work or anything unusual. Where can I get ideas?
2006-11-11 12:01:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
My former supervisor made beaded badge holders at work. He did this to raise money for our Cancer Center.
He used fishing string and the little clips you can buy at Walmart and multi colored beads and shapes. He sold them for 10.00 a piece. It was very time consuming but he loved to do it. He raised over thousands of dollars.
2006-11-14 01:36:48 · answer #1 · answered by Keith Perry 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're going to go into beading, get some instruction first, either in a class or by book or online. There are lots of folks making jewelry -- some of them very good at it -- so buyers have a lot to choose from. If there's no particular reason they should choose your product, you may not sell much. Most crafts stores sell ready-to-finish wood objects. I don't think too many folks are doing that right now (the various finishes on wood) so it may sell better. Don't go in for fad crafts, since that's what "everyone" will be selling. Find your own niche product and do it well.
2006-11-11 13:00:07 · answer #2 · answered by thejanith 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Visit several craft fairs ( there are lots this time of year ) and look to see which crafts attract the most buyers. Jewelry sells well if is stylish and not too expensive. I have always been successful with polymer clay holiday pins such as Santas and angels around Christmas and bunnies and egg baskets at Easter. The pins cost me very little to make and I sold them for $3.00 each....usually selling 300 in a weekend. If you have a unique product and it is well made and not too expensive you should do well.
2006-11-11 12:35:12 · answer #3 · answered by jidwg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
Have you tried Beadie Buddys?
They are a fun and easy hobby that you could turn a profit with.
I have a great site with over 7000 beadie patterns that You may enjoy!
www.beadiebuddysbonanza.com
You can download free illustrated instructions on how to make them and get tips and tricks from other beaders.
Hope this helps!
see ya there!
Danette
2006-11-15 01:30:14 · answer #4 · answered by Danetty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this come up w/ me and my husband (mechanic) He's a Snap-On guy. I called the rep and asked what my husband had been interested in, then bought it. We also had a "date" for his favorite football team. I just put together some high calorie munchies, got some beer and set the date, then we watched it together at home. He thought it was great and he had bragging rights w/ the guys at the shop.
2016-05-22 06:06:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
'm a recreation director and teach crafts. I would need to know your age first. Chocolate candy making is soooo easy but you need about 1 1/2 to devote, about $10. worth of supplies to start.
Lighted potpourri bowls are great. Initial investment is about the same but takes less time. email me ar dmg1238@yahoo.com.
Let me know your age, amount of time you're willing to devote at one period, and money you want to invest into this. Is it for gifts or to sell. hope this helps.....me
2006-11-11 15:00:59 · answer #6 · answered by me 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about weaving.
I personally like knitting because it releaves stress
2006-11-12 04:02:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋