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Makers & Handmade business ideas for kids

Handmade goods like keychains and bracelets are the classic first market-table business. They're small, colorful and easy to price, and customers love buying something a young maker made themselves.

These ideas teach the full loop: sourcing materials, making prototypes, working out cost per item and talking to customers face to face.

4 ideas

  • Makers & Handmade

    Beaded Necklaces & Earrings

    Design beaded necklaces, earrings and anklets in your own color styles.

    • Ages 8–12
    • $90–$190
    • Easy start

  • Makers & Handmade

    Friendship & Name Bracelets

    Make woven and letter-bead bracelets: fast to learn, colorful, and a favorite at school-age markets.

    • Ages 7–12
    • $77–$177
    • Easy start

  • Makers & Handmade

    Melt-and-Pour Soap

    Melt, color and mold your own soap bars in fun shapes, with no harsh chemicals needed.

    • Ages 9–12
    • $92–$200
    • Some prep

  • Makers & Handmade

    Pet-Themed Keychains

    Sculpt tiny clay cats, dogs and bunnies and turn them into keychains customers clip onto backpacks.

    • Ages 8–12
    • $91–$191
    • Some prep