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Start A Craft Business

Female Clay Artist

Competitive Research

Go to craft shows

Browse craft marketplace websites

See what’s out there in your niche

See if there is a demand

Soap Store Customer

Know Your Customers

Define your ideal customers to help guide you in how to display your products, create product descriptions, decide which events to attend, and more.

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Choose a Name with Strong Brand

Pick a business name that appeals to buyers and self.

Pick something with meaning.

Pick something catchy is good.

Check the name’s availability.

Review my Leadership Development Course

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Develop a Selling Strategy

Figure out a selling approach YOU are comfortable with

Set up your own eCommerce site

Review my Website Development Course

Ideas For People Who Don't Know Where To Start

Butterfly Embroidery

Needlework

Needlework began as a means to mend clothing, but can also create something beautiful. Try this craft if you're artistic and looking to explore a new medium. 


How to get started:

Free embroidery patterns online

Free online classes

Use towels and napkins

You can try, from cross-stitch, thread painting (Huichol), or punch embroidery.  

Crochet Hook

Crochet

Crochet might not be as popular as knitting, but require focus and can be therapeutic. You can make scarves, hats, blankets, etc. Try crocheting if you have a tough time relaxing and a hard time meditating.  

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How to get started:

Once you have yarn and a crochet hook, master the slip knot and foundation chain.

Learn a chain stitch, then a single crochet stitch. 

Rolled Candle

Candle Making

Aromatherapy benefits!
This is also a great hobby to start if you love giving little gifts to loved ones or eventually want to start your own business. It can be inexpensive to start and does not require technical skills.

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Sewing

Sewing businesses are great for fashion enthusiasts who know how to make their own garments. The market for clothing alteration and custom garments is growing! Sewing is a low-cost operation and has the ability for you to work from home.

Pouring Soap

Soap Making

Everybody uses soap and other basic hygiene products on a daily basis!  It can be done in the kitchen and is inexpensive to start.

Stringing Beads

Resin Jewelry

A highly popular craft that is easy to get started. You will save a ton of money on jewelry and learn a neat skill.


How to get started:

Find a free online class

Purchase a set of pliers

Pottery

Try this craft if you are looking to zone out and end up with a functional piece of art as a result or love working with your hands. Startup costs for making pottery can be relatively high depending on the space and machine. 

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How to get started:

Take a beginner's class 

Purchase clay you can bake and mold.

Pottery

Glass Blowing

Glass blowing is centuries-old and can be used to create glass objects. Startup costs may be expensive and can take a chunk out of your budget.

Glass Blower Shaping Glass

Woodworking

This craft is perfect for you if you like to see something you want for much cheaper or free. Woodworking involves the creation of furniture, decorations, or works of art using wood. Woodworking can be expensive to start but have the potential to make high earnings.

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Tips To Be More Organized

Crafts Activity

Organize Your Materials

Plan A Crafting Schedule

Plan Your Project

Be Present, Clear, and Aware

Keep Notes and Journals

Have A Dedicated Space to Craft

Concentrate On One Project At A Time

Craft With Intention

Craft With A Happy Heart

Woman in Pottery Studio

ONLINE CLASSES

Beauty

Baking

Exercise

Start a Blog
be turned into a career.

If you’re passionate about something, then write about it!

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