If you have been thinking about starting a side business, creating and selling products from home is a great way to get started. Not only is it relatively low-cost and low-risk, but you can also produce your own products with the supplies you already have around the house. Here are five products that you can easily make and start selling online today—no special skills required!
Handmade Soaps and Lotions
Making handmade soaps and lotions is one of the most popular DIY crafts for entrepreneurs looking to make extra money. All you need to get started is some glycerin soap base, essential oils or fragrance oils, molds for the finished product, and any other ingredients you might want to include (think herbs, dried flowers, etc.). Once your soaps are ready for sale, all you need to do is package them in attractive containers or bags and list them on your website or Etsy store.
Jewelry
Jewelry making is another popular craft that requires minimal equipment and supplies. You don’t need a lot of fancy tools to create beautiful jewelry pieces—just beads, stringing wire (or hemp), pliers, crimp beads or crimp tubes, clasps, jump rings, etc. Once again, package them in attractive containers or bags before listing them online.
Candles
Making candles is both relaxing and rewarding! All you need to get started is wax (paraffin or soy), candle wicks with clips attached at one end (to keep the wick centered during pouring), glass containers for holding the candle wax once it has melted down (these can be found at most craft stores), thermometer for monitoring temperature while melting wax down (optional but helpful!), fragrance oil/essential oil for scenting the candles (optional), and dye chips for coloring them if desired (also optional). You will also need some type of double boiler setup for melting down wax safely over low heat. After pouring the melted wax into each jar container you will want to wait at least 24 hours before removing the wicks from their clips in order to ensure that they stay centered within each candle as it cools off completely. A candle making supply company can help you get started with all the right tools.
Handcrafted Cards
Creating handcrafted cards is a great way to combine artistry with practicality. To make cards all you will need are cardstock paper blanks in various sizes/shapes/colors, scissors, adhesives such as glue sticks or double-sided tape, stamps, colored ink pads, embellishments such as ribbons, buttons, sequins…the possibilities are endless! Once completed just package them up nicely with envelopes included then list them online.
Cross Stitch Projects
Cross stitching projects require few supplies but lots of patience. All that’s needed are cloth fabric squares cut out in various sizes/shapes/colors, embroidery floss threads in various colors, needle threaders, tapestry needles, scissors, an iron-on transfer pen (optional), and cross stitch pattern books or software programs downloaded on your computer (optional). After completing your project just frame it up nicely then add it up as an offering on your website or Etsy shop.
Selling products from home doesn’t have to be a daunting task–you don’t even need any special skills. With just minimal craft supplies anyone can start creating simple yet beautiful items with relative ease then list them up online in no time at all. So what are you waiting for? Get crafting today!
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