If you enjoy making things by hand, such as handmade jewelry, embroidery, clay dolls, scented candles, handmade stationery, etc., then opening a “handmade small shop” is a part-time way to make money and enjoy the process.
1、 What handmade products are popular in the market?
Handmade jewelry: earrings, necklaces, hair accessories, etc
Home Furnishings: Aromatherapy Candles, Hanging Decorations, Cloth Crafts
Stationery: Hand drawn stickers, hand drawn postcards
Holiday Gifts: Customized Gift Boxes for Christmas and Valentine’s Day
Such products are particularly suitable for sales in Xiaohongshu, Tiktok, Taobao, WeChat stores and other channels.
2、 How to start your own handicraft sideline?
Choose a direction and practice to produce a finished product;
Shoot high-quality product images and establish brand image;
Listing products on the platform and setting reasonable prices;
Utilize social media promotion to attract grass planting users;
Provide customized services and establish user stickiness.
3、 Part time work is flexible but requires planning
Although it is made and ordered at home, if the order quantity is large, it is still necessary to plan the production and delivery time. Therefore, at the beginning, a “pre-sale+limited edition” model can be used to control the pace.
4、 How to price?
Pricing should consider material costs, production time, platform commission, packaging and shipping costs. We should also refer to market prices, set reasonable starting prices, and gradually enhance our premium ability.
5、 High long-term value
A handicraft shop is a part-time path that gradually accumulates brand value. Doing well not only earns extra income, but also has the potential to open physical stores or establish IP brands.
As long as you love creation, are good at photography and marketing, a handicraft side job is an excellent choice for you to make money at home.