Tongs and Lifting Tools
How to Market Your Handcrafted Pottery
Clay is used in crafting stoneware and pottery pieces. You can design and create beautiful handmade pieces of pottery that can be sold. This can often become a lucrative business for many individuals. Many potters find that they no longer have the space to put all of their creations. Most of the family members and friends of potters have a vast collection of their works as well. Selling pottery pieces is a great way to boost your budget while gaining back some of the expenses at the same time.
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Price: $8 - $11 | Price: $10 | |
Brand: Kemper | Brand: Kemper | |
Designed to help attain a flawless look. | These 5" (13 cm) pot lifts provide an easy method for removing pottery items from the throwing wheel without damage. | |
There are vast majorities of individuals who will be interested in buying well crafted homemade pottery and stoneware. Both are functional and beautiful. You can begin by advertising your pieces through others. Word of mouth often travels a great distance. Friends and family can help by telling their friends about your pottery. Items can be placed in areas that will display them to members of the community.
Some crafters of pottery have found it beneficial to offer a craft party. They invite neighbors and friends who may in turn invite others. This creates the potential for customers. During your party, show off your works. You can tell guests about making the pieces and how your pottery and stoneware is better than commercially produced products. Demonstrations often intrigue people. You can give a demonstration on decorating a mug like one you may be offering for sale. This often makes others feel connected to an item they are thinking of purchasing.
Craft shows are another great way to market your creations. Many organizations and schools often hold fairs and events such as this. Many times festivals are great markets for handmade items such as pottery. Hundreds and even thousands of people visit certain festivals. Many crafters frequent a festival for years to come and have regular clients that visit their displays looking for new items.