There is a growing trend towards individuals getting involved in craft activities, from the use of ready-made craft kits to individual craft items. The demand is increasing for both individuals and businesses looking to make items or package items in a way that can make their business profitable.
What are craft items and craft kits?
Firstly, it is worth considering the difference between craft items and craft kits. With an increasing number of specialists such as woolcouturecompany.com providing ready-made craft kits with all the craft items required to make a specific piece, including the instructions, there is also a growing demand for individual craft items to support these businesses.
Kits are made up in different ways. For example, there may be specific crochet kits or a more unusual macrame kit for those wanting to branch out or try new skills. Importantly these kits will vary in terms of experience needed and complexity, meaning that different craft items are needed.
Where can craft kits and items be sold?
If you are looking to sell craft items online, it is important to note that you need to register with HMRC as a self-employed individual. Many of these websites are now reporting directly to HMRC, so make sure that you’re up to date!
Good websites for selling craft items online include the more generalist platforms such as eBay, Amazon and Facebook Marketplace. Facebook is the only one that does not currently charge a fee.
For more specialist sites with a more targeted audience, it is worth looking at your potential audience in more detail. General crafts and hand-made items are often sold through Etsy, so it is likely that your target audience will already be using this site. Another excellent place to sell craft items is Folksy, which is a site that is known for being one of the largest online craft fairs.
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When looking at the options for selling craft items online, consider things such as where you will get the best audience and what the likely costs will be.
