The distinction between art and craft was not always a thing. Up until about the 16th century, the ‘artist’ hadn’t as yet emerged. Today, it is difficult ‘not’ to consider the difference between art and craft. So how did this difference arise? There is no precise date for it, but…
Is art and craft still profitable as a business? Craftspeople and artists together feel the impact that mechanisation and mass production has had on their work, affecting the demand for their creation and the sales there-off . For many budding artisans and artists as well as amateur ones, it is…
Writing great copy for your art and craft is not just applicable when selling online. However, it becomes even more important when you are. A potential buyer has only 2 ways to “see” your craft online before he makes the decision to buy it or not. One, by looking at…
Yes, we know. Before you can even think it you are wondering if you even need a business plan. And that it’s going to be a difficult and tedious affair making one for your business. The reality is that, most likely, you are already putting one together. Since you are…
This is important in the long run, and yet very often neglected in the beginning. A nicely done work space works on a lot of different levels. It might take some time and effort to set up, and then again it doesn’t have to. And if you are thinking you…
We cannot get enough of writing on the subject. How you can create a great craft idea, concept and subsequently the product itself, that people will love to buy. You can read some of our existing posts on the subject like: How and where to sell your crafts and 7…
Most people find the prospect of selling crafts online very exciting. And rightfully so. The Internet is rife with opportunities and ways to sell your stuff. There are many different methods of reaching eager customers all over the world. You can use ‘ready to sell’ third-party platforms that me selling…
So many services and options are available if you decide to sell your crafts online. So much so that it can get confusing knowing where and how to start. In this post we will list many major online platforms and services you can use to sell. We will even categorize,…
So many services and options are available if you make the decision to sell your crafts online. So much so that it can get confusing knowing where and how to start. In this post we will list many major online platforms and services you can use to sell. We will…
Thousands of crafters sell online. Hundreds of new ones start every day. But the ones that make a success out of their venture have got a few things going for them. Here are ten most important qualities that all successful online craft sellers have in common. If you feel you…