where would you sell your crafts???
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http://www.etsy.com is a wonderful online forum for selling hand made products.
My mother-in-law makes blankets and is quite successful at local bazaars, festivals, and the county fair.
It really depends on what the product is. If ou think it is something people might search for online you could sell on ebay. Or, try your local farmers market. It might be called something different where you live but its usually set up on saturday mornings at the town center, or some local town area. People sell all kinds of things from fresh fruit and fresh flowers to homeade arts and crafts. Also, you could rent a booth at a flea market. Good luck!
Flea market,my x and i rented a spot for $17 for the whole day,it probably went up by now cause this was like 6yrs ago,but you would definitely make $ we did,like $250,so take $17 from that and that was our turn out,give or take a few bucks.
I have been selling for over twenty years. Here has been my experience.
Do find craft shows in your area , the juried shows may be a bit of a pain, because you need to submit photos, but a good juried show is worth the effort. Find shows that have been around for at least 10 years, they have a following and people look forward to going.A good juried show has applications taken at least 6 months ahead . I submitted in January for a October show. Fall shows are better for sales than spring shows ( people looking for unique gifts)
Do not show at flea markets , customers will try to negotiate you off of your price( quality handmade goods, are to be valued not negotiated) .
Find consigment stores in your area that specialize in hand made goods( they do charge a high commission, usually at least 30 percent).
I am not sure of the volume you want to produce to sell. Sometimes having a “home party” like tupperware , is the best way to control the demand and inventory. You only produce your samples, and produce only what is ordered.
These can be very effictive if you can find a few crafters so there is a good variety of goods( do not pick crafters who produce similiar items as you) .
My first year I had made three items and had them on the table to wrap for Christmas gifts. A friend came over and asked if I was selling them , I said Sure. I Sold the family gifts, used the money to by supplies and entered my first craft show. I have learned to pick my shows carefully. A cheap table fee, can mean that the show does not having a good customer following. Ask your friends what shows they attend and why. It is so frustrating to pick a show , make the inventory, transport, set- up, and come home with only enough money to cover the table fee.
Good luck! And remember it is about making money, but having fun is just as important.
http://www.etsy.com …of course!!! It’s a wonderful site where you can buy and sell thing and see many different and inderesting ideas
Try it
I agree with others….etsy.com!!!
I’ve had wonderful success off of ebay. I make cross stitch baby quilts, & have sold over 50 of them off of ebay, & made great $$ off of them too.