does anyone have any information on crafting for income?

Answer 1

You must always "DO WHAT YOU LOVE AND LOVE WHAT YOU DO". Make sure you are always proud of the final result.

Investigate your options to make sure you totally understand your business plan - eg costs to implement, costs to market, costs of materials, inventory levels, internet costs, etc. - and if you don't then you need to partner with someone who does!

Answer 2

1. Have something that nobody else can do, or they can't do it as cheaply. Choose something you can make fast enough to be worth your time, for the money. I started off by selling every kind of thing that I know how to make. Within a year it had boiled down to just a few items that I enjoy making and that bring in the most money. Another year later, it was only two products. I might take it down to just one.

2. Things that are decorative and also useful seems to be the most popular.

3. Find a good venue and then stick to it. Some items do well in stores, others do better on the internet.

4. Don't launch a website if you have any problems with grammar, spelling, or if you can't design a good site. Stick with Ebay.

4. Accept any kind of payment. Answer your phone like it's a business. Buy supplies wholesale.

5. Look at others who are doing what you want to do. Try to do it better than they are.

Answer 3

I know a lot of people who have tried crafting for income--if you don't count the time you put into it (in other words, do it in your spare time) you can make a little money, but if you do it for a living it is very difficult since so many people do crafts and sell them at flea markets, craft shows, etc. It's hard to make a profit after the cost of the product, the time invested and marketing expenses. I have tried it myself and the profit is very minimal. Mostly we do it because we love to make the crafts and have run out of people to give them to. If you just love crafting, then yes, try to sell. If you are looking to make it a career, you'd be better off trying another line.

Answer 4

If you want to sell on a small scale, www.Etsy.com is better than eBay. It's entirely devoted to handcrafted items.

If you're serious about starting a business, take a free course through your local branch of the Small Business Administration or community college. You need to learn how to get a business ID number, collect sales tax, and run the whole business side of things. Learn how to calculate what it actually costs you to make items so you can charge enough to make a profit.

It's best to start small as a hobby selling to your friends then work your way up. Good luck!

Answer 5

My mom just opened up her own arts and crafts shop. She had always wanted to sell her crafts and she finally did it. She felt she had nothing to lose and would always wonder what if. If you have a dream, do it. You can start off small maybe at a flea market.