Etsy
Etsy is
probably the best-known marketplace for artisans and craftspeople of all
types to sell
handmade crafts online. You can sell handmade and vintage goods,
along with craft supplies. Accounts are free, but users pay small
listing fees and a percentage of each sale made on the platform. But it
comes with an active community of sellers and shoppers alike. And there
are categories for almost any type of product you can think of.
ArtFire
ArtFire is another well-known indie marketplace with an active
community feel. The company offers free seller accounts, but also offers
paid accounts for more experienced sellers needing more inventory space.
Supermarket
Supermarket is a simple marketplace that just aims to connect
customers directly with designers. They only offer four general
categories: everything, wear + carry, space + place, and paper +
prints. You can browse by item types or visit designers’ stores
directly. It is a clean and simple structure including a directory of
designers.
eCrater
eCrater is both a free Web store builder and an online marketplace.
If you are a seller, you can set up your own online store for free. You
can also import an eBay store into eCrater. If you are a buyer, you can
browse and search millions of products in different categories.
Free Craft Fair
Free
Craft Fair isn’t an actual marketplace, but more of a directory of
different handmade businesses. The website features different crafters
and handmade shop owners on a regular basis. It also includes some
resources for crafty businesses.
Handmade Artists’ Shop
Handmade Artists’ Shop started as a community forum for crafters and
artists to share their products and seek and share advice with each
other. Now you can also browse and purchase products directly on the
site.
Folksy
Folksy is a U.K. based handmade goods marketplace to sell handmade
and homemade crafts online. The site includes products ranging from
jewelry and clothing to art and supplies. It also includes a forums
section and blog, so there’s an active community surrounding the
platform.
Misi
Misi is
a U.K. online craft marketplace that lets users set up a shop for free,
then charges small listing fees and commission on each sale. Categories
include fashion, bath and beauty, art, food and more.
Dawanda
Dawanda is a worldwide community of crafters and artisans. Sellers
can sign up for accounts and create their own collections of products
for sale. They can also interact with other sellers by leaving comments
and joining in on discussions in forums and groups.
SpoonFlower
SpoonFlower has a more specific niche than many of the other sites
on this list. The online platform allows designers to create their own
patterns for things like fabric, wallpaper and gift wrap. Designers can
then sell the fabrics they’ve designed or use them to create other
handmade items.
Zibbet
Zibbet is
an online marketplace to sell handmade crafts online for everything from
fine art and photography to vintage and craft supplies. There’s a free
account option, but users can also pay for additional exposure on the
site, meaning their items appear earlier in search results.
I Made It Market
I
Made It Market provides an online directory of different craft fairs
and events where makers can sell their wares. The site also offers a
variety of different services for creative entrepreneurs, from social
media management to other online marketing options.
iCraft
iCraft is
an online marketplace that’s only for handmade items. That means no
vintage, food or craft supplies to compete with. The site offers three
different plans ranging from $5 to $15 per month and charges no
commission on sales.
Bonanza
Bonanza allows users to sell handmade crafts online by listing
handmade products and then have them automatically published to major
buying channels like Google Shopping. Bonanza also offers webstores
built from users’ product listings, photography help and more.
Made It Myself
Made It Myself is a free marketplace where you can open your own
showcase, which is your collection of products for sale. Accounts are
free, but users pay listing fees and commission on sales. The platform
also allows sellers to designate prices that are open for negotiation.
eBay
eBay is
a well-known auction site for all kinds of different products, including
handmade and homemade crafts. The site used to have a separate
marketplace specifically for sustainable items, which was a good fit for
many handmade artisans. It has since discontinued that marketplace but
continues to work on various green initiatives that are likely to fit
with various handmade products.
Renegade Craft
Renegade Craft is a series of in-person craft fairs that take place
in various cities throughout the year. It’s not a site where makers can
list products for sale. But Renegade does have a web presence that it
uses to promote its sellers from time to time.
Maker Faire
Maker
Faire is another series of events that target artisans and other DIY
enthusiasts. The popular events include DIY demonstrations as well as
products from independent makers.
Society6
Society6 is a site aimed at artists and designers. Artists can
upload their work to the site and it automatically becomes available in
a variety of formats, including art prints, phone cases, mugs, clocks
and even leggings. The site takes a portion of each sale depending on
the product type. But sellers can designate how much profit they want to
make from their items on top of that base price.
LocalHarvest
LocalHarvest is an online directory for organic and local food
providers, including small farms, farmers markets and other independent
food producers.
Alibaba
Alibaba is an online platform built more for B2B transactions. If
you create a product that can be used by other businesses in creating
end products for consumers, you might consider Alibaba. The site allows
businesses to create profiles and list products and supplies for sale to
other businesses.
Meylah
Meylah is
an ecommerce platform where crafters and other small business owners can
sell handmade crafts online. Not only can sellers list physical products
for sale, but also digital products like patterns, tutorials and digital
downloads.
Sourcing Handmade
Sourcing Handmade calls itself a virtual trade show. It helps
independent makers find places to sell their products wholesale. The
online platform that aims to connect makers and artisans with stores and
other businesses that are interested in selling handmade goods. Those
businesses can even place orders directly on the site.
Craft Site Directory
Craft Site Directory is, as the name suggests, an online directory
for all different types of craft related content. This includes craft
items for sale, along with tutorials and various other resources for
crafters and makers.
GLC Arts and Crafts Mall
GLC Arts and Crafts Mall offers a few different monthly plans for
artists and crafters to sell their goods on the site. Each includes a
flat monthly rate with no commissions or setup fees.
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