1. Etsy
If you want to try your hand at selling your creations online, Etsy is a great place to start. This is basically a site for crafters to show and sell their work. You get to set your own prices when you list your items for sale, and sell as many items as you wish.
2. Shopify
Another great online option for selling hand-crafted items is Shopify. You can create your own online store for just $9 per month, and there is a free trial period. Be sure to check out the Shopify Business Encyclopedia, where you can find tips to improve your e-commerce skills.
3. Folksy
This is a UK-based site for people to sell their hand-crafted items. If you can make it, you can sell it here. People are selling everything from hand-made soaps to jewelry to photography and a whole lot more.
4. eCrater
Here is a free tool you can use to build your own online store for selling hand-crafted items. It only takes a few minutes to set up your store, and you can even import eBay into your eCrater online store.
5. iCraft
If you create items that are from your own imagination, this is a great place for you to sell them. This site is for selling original, hand-crafted items. It is not used for vintage items, commercial products, and food items.
6. Misi
This vendor site for crafters gives you an online shop that is “free for life.” This is another UK-based craft marketplace, and they make money by charging a small commission on the items crafters sell. There is also a forum where you can get loads of great advice on getting started, marketing, and more.
7. Craft Fairs
Throughout the year, various charitable groups and other organizations hold craft fairs. You can rent tables at these fairs for as little as $20. Summer is a great time to do this, because there are many tourists looking for locally-made items to take home with them.
8. Markets
You may also want to rent a table at a local market. Again, this can cost as little as $20. If you have a lot of items to display and sell, it may be worth your while to buy a table, canopy (for outdoor markets and fairs), and display items to make your booth look more attractive to potential customers.
9. Local Stores
Many locally owned and operated stores sell items that are made by local artists and crafters. In fact, you will likely find that some stores specialize in selling only locally-made items. You either pay rent for a space in the shop, or they take a small percentage of each sale.
10. Consignment Stores
Here is another good option for selling in stores. They will take your items on consignment. This means that you don’t have to pay for them to sell your items up front. They display the items, and when they sell, they take a percentage of the sale (usually around 20-30%). Featured photo credit: eniast via pixabay.com
