Craft Business Ideas

These craft business ideas will provide insights into running different types of craft businesses.

There are plenty of craft business tips that apply across the board no matter what type of media you work in. However, you'll find that there are also specific ideas, opportunities and issues to consider that are very specific to different types of crafts and media that you may use.

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Whatever type of craft you sell, it will be important to choose a product and techniques that you love. When you have a home craft business, you spend hours designing and producing your product. You'll need to ensure that you will be just as happy making your 500th necklace or purse or sweater as you were making your first one.

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How to Self Publish Craft Books
Self publishing craft books can be a lucrative new direction for your craft business. Discover where to get the information you need to get started with your own self published craft book.

Best Selling Crafts
If you are proficient with several different types of craft media and trying to determine which types of crafts are the best selling crafts and, therefore, the smartest medium to focus on for your craft business, consider these statistics and tips.

Jewelry Making Business
This inside view of running a jewelry making business will give you some insight into the positive aspects of running a jewelry business, as well as some of the challenges.

Candle Making Business
Tips that are specific to professional crafters who are building a candle making business.

Soap Making Business
Here are some tips that are specific to professional crafters who are building a home based soap business.

Craft and Home Business Ideas
Researching potential craft business opportunities can help you to determine a profitable niche for yourself. These 7 questions will help you think through your options to determine which type of craft business is the best fit for you.

Wool Crafting for Profit
Guest author Jill Wright examines creative ways to think about wool crafting for profit. Find out which avenue might suit you best by checking out this thought provoking information.

The Lost Art of Clothespin Dolls
Guest author Debbie Ritter shares her story about how she started making and selling her unique clothespin dolls and provides insight into what she has learned about selling crafts online at Etsy.

Cigar Box Purses by Ori-Janel Creations
Guest author Janel Connell describes her craft business, Ori-Janel Creations.

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