I am attempting to start a home woodcarving/burning business.What would be the best way to market what I make?

Question

I'm getting pretty good at woodburning and carving, and would like to take it a step further. How could I market what I make? I have, till now just made Celtic themed items for relatives as gifts, or horse or cat related things for my own decorating. I guess I could branch out, but would rather not.
I'd like to do it as cheaply as possible, but am willing to put a little into it.

I am a minor so I will be mainly working through my parents, though I hope to handle most of the business myself. Just in case that makes a difference.

Any helpful suggestions appreciated.

The reason I'm thinking about starting a woodworking business is my Dad said I should. He himself is a woodworker, and tends to be more critical of those things. If it passes his inspection, it'd pass almost anyones.

The reason I'm thinking about starting a woodworking business is my Dad said I should. He himself is a woodworker, and tends to be more critical of those things. If it passes his inspection, it'd pass almost anyones. And no, he's not just trieing to flatter me. He's not that type, and he had to talk me into even looking into it.

Answer 1

I used to carve signs on the gulf, so I may be of some use.

Try getting a box of business cards printed.
Leave them anywhere you can. Bank lobbies, doctors' offices, restaurants, the local hardware shops, and any sign place that will let you. Most 'modern sign shops make stikcy vinyl or plastic light-ups. Think about animal based locations as pell. Pet supply, feed stores, tack shops. Once the money is there try a display ad in the local classified paper. Also if you have abackstock of pieces there is e-bay, or the local craft mall. Check with sewing shops and find out if there are any craft shows in the area...this will require the layout of some cash for a vendors table, but wait 'til you have made a good sized inventory of pieces. Also customizing pieces at the table would fetch a premium price, as well as, draw in the curious shopper.

Good luck to ya.

Answer 2

Local flea markets and craft shows are good places to start selling what you make. There's not much cost involved. In addition, check to see if any local areas have any Celtic organizations. If so, they often have festivals and offer space to vendors to sell their Celtic related items. Usually a booth will cost anywhere from $30.00 and up. I also suggest ebay..especially for the Celtic theme. It doesn't cost anything to open an ebay account and then it would only cost you .70 cents in listing fees (with a picture) to list one item. If you do this...I suggest stressing the "Celtic" theme. Do a search on ebay to see if there is anything similar to what you make and go from there. Good luck!

Answer 3

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Answer 4

ask at a local gift store the kind that has crafty homemade things I know some places will alow you to bring in a few and you would be paid when they sell them.


good luck