The Idea:
Make and sell hand-made baskets in shops and on the internet.
How it Works:
If your favorite class was "creative basket weaving" you can cash in on your talent by becoming a basket-maker. People buy baskets in all shapes and sizes for the home, gifts and holidays. You can sell to individuals, have your items featured in local stores or team up to provide the baskets for gift-basket makers. If you can add your own flair to the projects you do, you can advertize yourself as the only local provider of baskets made from specific materials or decorated in your special fashion.
How Much Can You Make:
Baskets can sell for anywhere from a few dollars to a few hundred dollars if made from unusual hard-to-work-with materials.
More Information:
Learn more about basketry with books and supplies from our bookstore.