Arts & Crafts Business

Selling jewelry while protecting your financial safety can be extremely challenging. There are many jewelers, pawn brokers and scam artists who try to take advantage of the ignorance and stress of...

Vinyl plotters are similar to computer pen plotters and printers in their overall operation and design, but they are outfitted with a swivel cutting knife instead of a pen or print head. The...

The use of personal printed stationery has become more en vogue than ever. In our busy world more people are interested in using attractive stationery to send letters and invitations. A...

Multicolor screen printing on t-shirts and wearable goods is more popular than ever. Using modern computer graphic design programs, artists are able to separate multicolor designs quickly and...

Collecting and recycling scrap metal can be an excellent way to make a little extra money. As a hobby, it can be as simple as stopping by the road to pick up some scrap wire or a hubcap that...

Starting a hair bow business is a great way to make some extra money on the side while using your creative, craft skills. It's also an excellent start-up business for a stay-at-home or...

There's no doubt that adding a hospital gift shop to your client list would knock the bottom out of your gift or gift basket sales. Hospital gift shops come with a built-in clientele of well...

It is possible to earn money online but to most it may not be worth it.

Starting a beginning sewing class will take a lot of work but the rewards can be tremendous. As an instructor you can operate as a small business owner. You will decide your own work schedule,...

So you've created a line of handmade wedding table linens in a gorgeous shade of chocolate brown, and now you want to sell your newly designed product. What's next? Since linen rental companies...

William Arthur is a luxury stationery brand that's been in business for more than 60 years. It offers a wide range of paper products, including wedding invitations, custom stationery, greeting...

Starting a confetti business is a great way to enter the party goods industry. People use confetti for bridal showers, baby showers, weddings, Christmas parties, proms and especially for New...

From birthday parties and holiday gatherings to weddings and reunions, invitations flood mailboxes throughout the year. They come in all shapes and sizes, and range from your typical...

Many people are discovering that their hobby of making an assortment of homemade crafts and items to sell can be a way to make extra money or even make a living. While crafters who attain success...

You can make all-occasion cards at home and then sell them. Buy card-making supplies at most local craft stores or in bulk online. Make cards to celebrate holidays, birthdays, weddings,...

Jewelry display racks can be expensive, especially when you are just beginning to sell your wares. Inexpensive, attractive and durable jewelry racks can easily be made from a combination of steel...

Restretching silk screens is accomplished by stretching screen mesh on a screen stretching device, and gluing to the screen frame. The operation requires the proper equipment, tools, practice, and...

Ever been to a NYC Street Fair and wondered what it would take to become one of the vendors? It might be easier than you think. If you have a great idea for a Street Fair business or even if...

This is difficult for all people who want to start selling and set up shop. There are a few things that you need to keep in mind in order to have a good name. You need a good name in order to...

Monetize is an Internet buzzword that boils down to making a website make money, which involves several strategies of increasing genuine traffic to a site so that the traffic can, in turn, either...

Many people have small "in-home" businesses and have great products to sell such as clothing, jewelry, crafts, candles, home decor, etc. but need more opportunities to sell their...

Pad printing plate exposure requires precise control over all of the process. The type of plate, film density, accurate timing and thorough washout are primary concerns. The photopolymer plate is...

In this article, you find steps to get rid of your own unwanted goods and make a little extra by helping your friends get rid of theirs.

You can make a T-shirt press with a few tools, some wood and screen printing hardware available from an art store or screen printing supplier. Using this design you will create a three color...

This will explain the different ways to design a tshirt and which one would be best for your project.

Screen printing, also known as silk screen printing, has many practical applications such as printing T-shirts, computer discs, posters and signs. Screen printing also works well on plastic, glass...

Art shows are wonderful venues for many different types of artists to showcase and sell their work. An art show is different from a craft fair, in that an art show is usually juried, meaning an...

Whether you are doing embroidery on shirts and jackets, modifying purses, making specialty quilts or taking personalized orders, making money in the embroidery business can be a challenge. The...

Many people walk into furniture stores everyday and walk out disappointed because there was nothing inside to suit their taste. They have a need. You can help them fulfill that need by starting...

Do you have a talent to make art crafts? Do you want to start a home based business? Make money at home selling crafts is a possibility and can become very lucrative.

If you would like to start a silk flower business, beautiful silk flower arrangements can be created in your kitchen or basement and shipped out. Silk flowers are easy to ship and won't have the...

The Silk Screen T-Shirt Business has grown quickly over the past few decades, often it is referred to as the Imprinted Sportswear Industry. It is possible to start a custom silk screen T-Shirt...

Whether you want to start your own business for some extra cash or to escape the layoff treadmill of traditional employment, selling food from home may be a viable option for you. Food businesses...

So you made a mistake and wound up at a craft show where the market's all wrong and nobody's buying your stuff. Spending the next two days sulking in your booth isn't the answer. Here's how to...

Nowadays there is a multitude of companies and individual sellers who are making money by selling online. This overdose is perhaps one reason why some businesses or products are sidelined. To help...

Over time, files become worn, with broken or dull teeth and cracked tips. Tools with a history, such as the ones that you may have been given by a parent or grandparent, can be difficult to throw...

Traditionally a Solingen, Germany souvenir knife, knives made with deer hoof handles are made from a much smaller deer than the American whitetail. Hunters lucky enough to bag a deer often want...

Throwing knives have an edge similar to an ax. A throwing knife is a ranged weapon designed to disable an opponent long enough for you to draw a more effective, close-range weapon, or to deter an...

If you have ever bought a knife whose weight, functionality, sharpness and balance were disappointing, you might want to make your own. You may have an idea for a fantasy blade, inspired by a...

The hammer of your imagination is in your hand, as you shape reality through brute force and acquired skill. To build a steel forge, you must first seek out your local institute of arcane...

Being a seller on Etsy can be a good way to make some extra money. It could even be your next full-time job. But there are many challenges to being a successful Etsy seller. I have been a seller...

Serious fencers sometimes break a blade through continuous use. The blade may have been used to win a tournament, best a superior foe, or to defend yourself against a particularly challenging...

It's not always possible to find the perfect ready-made drapes. Windows come in every possible shape and size, and personal tastes may demand something completely unique. This opportunity is...

Over the past year, Ebay has become an increasingly hostile environment for small sellers. Never mind that the odds and ends offered by those very same small sellers are what built the brand....

Even with the best of intentions and copious amounts of planning, your initial choices for a comic strip may not last the life of the project as your ideas, skills and scope evolve. Or maybe, in...

Candles are highly popular as a decoration, a light source, a part of religious ceremonies and a vehicle for delivering fragrance. For an enterprising crafter, this means that the homemade candle...

The lost wax method is the simplest way to make a mold for gold jewelry. You do not need expensive equipment and what you do need is readily available at hardware, craft, hobby and art supply...

Whether you make items strictly as a hobby and want to make a little money back on your investment or you are serious about starting a craft business, craft shows and festivals provide a great way...

Concrete sinks can be small or large, elegant or rustic in style. They are used both indoors and outdoors. The mold for a sink has two pieces--an inner mold and an outer mold. The sink is formed...

Improper use of a laser cutter can result in fires and other dangers, so proper training is required. Laser cutters should not be used on certain materials, including many types of plastic,...