DIY Business: 8 Handmade Items You Can Sell Online
DIY businesses through handmade products have been the start of most, if not, all of today’s international conglomerates. And the industry is continuing to grow, especially with the wide availability of e-commerce platforms and social media.
Are you looking to earn some extra money or start a business while capitalizing on your skills, creativity, and talent? Check this list out to find inspirations of items you can make at home to sell for profit.
1. Jewelry
Everyone loves to wear some piece of jewelry and there are a lot of ways you can make one. You can even create something out of wires, strings, beads, fiber strands, threads, or beach objects into earrings, bracelets, rings, or necklaces.
2. Clothing
When it comes to clothing, you can either embroider, paint, stitch, or print your unique designs. You can also sew or improve old clothes for a fresh concept. A good idea would be knitting sweaters perfect for this season.
3. Hair accessories
Think about hair accessories like a combination of both clothes and jewelry making. You can buy raw materials such as hairpins and attach some beads or whatnots. You can also make luxurious scrunchies out of garters, silk, and a little sewing.
4. Rugs
For a more domestic touch, make knitted, embroidered, or braided floor mats and rugs. These items are in demand for homeowners who are looking for unique and affordable decor to spruce up their abode. It’s because the ones they usually find at Target and IKEA have so many dupes.
5. Soap
To make quality soap, you must first have a good understanding of chemistry and the effects of certain chemicals on the human skin. Then in terms of production, you must have a sterilized space and the right equipment to mold, mix, and pack your products. Lastly, you must know which fragrances are pleasant to smell as scents make your products stand out.
6. Sculptures
Sculptures can be anything. They can be solely made of wood, iron, stone, pottery, randomly found objects, or in combinations. Sculpting requires you to be good with carving, welding, and clay molding tools. You can even take a step further by painting your crafted objects.
7. Candles
Candle making is a slightly easier version of soap making. Instead of playing with chemicals, you get to play with more basic ingredients such as wax and wicks. The similarities of the two crafts involve the use of color chips, molds, and fragrances.
8. Cosmetics
The more advanced version of soap making is creating cosmetics. Why advanced? Because compared to soap making, where fewer ingredients are mixed and molded, most cosmetic products follow more complicated chemical formulae.
You need to know which skin types are allergic to which chemicals so you’ll avoid being sued. You also need more study about certain chemicals and mixing reactions that are harmful to your customers’ skins.
Once you’ve decided on which item to produce in your home or shop, look for the right e-commerce platform to use in order to sell your goods online. The most common examples are Handmade at Amazon, Etsy, and ArtFire.
Refer to this list to discover more platforms that are right for your needs, location, preferences, and products. By choosing the right e-commerce platform, you can set a good budget for your production costs and a fair price once your craft is ready for delivery.
More inspiration for business ideas here!