The Handmade Marketplace, 2nd edition,

Title: The Handmade Market Place, 2nd Edition : How to Sell Your Crafts Locally, Globally and Online.
Author:  Kari Chapin
Genre:  Crafts and Hobbies
Publisher:  Storey Publishing LLC
Publish Date:  June 11th, 2014
Pages:  Paperback:  256
ISBN:  9781612123356
Obtained:  Free review copy from Netgalley
Synopsis: Since its original publication in 2010, Kari Chapin's The Handmade Marketplace has inspired thousands of crafters around the world to find the courage and know-how they need to make money -- and even to make a full-time living -- from doing what they love best. Now, this best-selling guide has been completely revised and updated to include solid information on the latest on-line and social media opportunities for sales and marketing, as well as fresh advice and invaluable tips from successful crafters and artists. With Kari Chapin at your side, you can live a more creative life and enjoy a lucrative career at the same time.


I admire crafters. Many of them are so good at making wonderful things out of clay, fabric, metal, or just found objects. Right now my own attempts at crafting are not exactly what I call good. And their certainly not sell worthy. But I'm hoping I get good enough to sell my crafts. And when that day comes this book would be a good guide.

“The Handmade Market Place” is a guide for those who wish to sell their craft work. It cover tips and tactics for both online and offline sellers. Including sections on branding, photographing your items for online selling, and more.

With so many topics covered and covered well I found this book informative and helpful. It doesn't come off as dry and boring and does what it says it does.

RATING: 10 out of 10