Every brushstroke and stitch weaves a story.
Whoever tells you that you can't be a successful artist or crafter for a living has never done the research that we have conducted! After talking to many solopreneurs, browing their social media profiles / websites, and investigating how they make a living, we have found these careers to have high earning potentials. These careers below are best for those who are a little more on the introverted side, don't like too much small-talk, want the freedom of limitless creation, and like to work with their hands!
Below are 10 high-potential crafting careers (in no particular order) as well as 3 lucrative niches within the craft.
1. ceramics & pottery
Lucrative niches: high-end dinnerware sets, bathroom & kitchen tiles, sculptures & installations
2. jewelry making
Lucrative niches: custom wedding & engagement rings, high-end gemstone jewelry, personalized name & birthstone pieces
3. woodworking
Lucrative niches: custom furniture pieces, high-end cabinetry, artisan wood sculptures
4. textile arts
Lucrative niches: handwoven rugs & tapestries, custom embroidery for fashion, high-end fabric art installations
5. leather crafting
Lucrative niches: custom leather accessories, high-end bespoke shoes, leather jackets
6. glassblowing
Lucrative niches: glassware, light fixtures, custom glass sculptures
7. candle making
Lucrative niches: custom wedding candles, luxury scents, holistic & wellness candles
8. metal working / blacksmithing
Lucrative niches: jewelry pieces, knives & swords, architectural metalwork
9. soap making
Lucrative niches: soap collections for boutiques, handmade, artisanal soaps, custom skincare lines
10. hand lettering
Lucrative niches: custom wedding invitations, high-end branding materials, artistic prints & home decor
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