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Meet the Maker: Lab KAJO Ceramics

Hi Stephanie, tell us a little about LAB Kajo… Lab KAJO ceramics is a Melbourne-based boutique ceramic studio. I create handmade jewellery, homewares, tableware and small objects with inspiration from nature and dreamscapes. The form and shape for each…

A-Z Glossary of Marketing Terms for Makers & Handmade Artisans

Algorithm An algorithm is a list of rules that a computer or social media platform follows in order to solve a problem, like how to prioritise the content that appears in a user’s feed. For example, Facebook’s algorithm might decide…

Meet the Maker: Kalashri Krishna From Art Medley

Hi Kalashri, tell us about Art Medley… Art Medley is the soul of a self-taught artist with an immense passion for images and art. I believe in being true to the art I create by exploring and experimenting with…

How to Prepare for a Makers Market: The Complete Checklist From Go to Whoa

Ever had one of those nightmares where you find yourself naked in public? It’s totally humiliating. Kinda like turning up to a market and realising you’ve left your EFTPOS machine on the charger at home – but it happens! The good news is you’ll…

Meet the Maker: Cheerio Paper Co

Hi Maude, tell us a little about Cheerio Paper Co… Cheerio Paper Co is my little Melbourne-made eco-stationary label that produces unique and playful keepsakes with the goal of making everyone’s day a little more cheery. I’m all about…

The Ultimate Guide to Pricing Handmade Products

For some makers, pricing handmade products is the least favourite part of the job; a job that started off as a hobby… a craft experiment you stumbled across one rainy day on Pinterest that was refined over time until somebody eventually said,…

Meet the Maker: Kate and Rose

Hi Suzanne, tell us a little about Kate and Rose… Kate and Rose has a mix of vintage and upcycled products, including kawaii inspired jewellery and a new High Tea themed collection, which has vintage plates upcycled into cake stands,…

Meet the Maker: REMUSE Designs

Hi Tamara, tell us a little about REMUSE Designs… Hand dyed and handmade in our Collingwood studio, REMUSE Designs are clothing and accessories created with mindfully considered materials, released quarterly on each Solstice and Equinox. The label is…

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How to Sell Handmade Products Wholesale: Pricing, Production & Pitching

Selling handmade products wholesale is a momentous achievement for handmade artisans. For some, it’s a goal they’ve worked towards for years… building their brand, refining designs, streamlining production and sourcing the most cost-effective materials. Landing your first wholesale gig is…

12 DIY Handmade Tutorials for a Thrifty Christmas

“Jingle bells, store-bought smells, handmade all the waaay… Oh what fun it is to make, save money and create… HEY!” This Christmas, trade consumerism for creativity with these DIY handmade Christmas tutorials ranging from easy-peazy to totally achievable….