Have you ever attended a craft market and noticed that other vendors are selling items similar to yours? Or if you sell handmade wood turned pens online, you may have noticed the market can be saturated. This is when it’s time to bring in something new and different to make your work stand out from the crowd. Have a look at our most unique wood turning kits that will set your artisanship apart and attract new customers.
Wood turning projects that stand out
Handmade kitchen utensils
Reach a wider range of buyers by adding kitchen items to your inventory. There is bound to be a chef or baker passing by at a market, or at least someone who knows one. Things like bottle openers and stoppers, ice cream scoops and wooden salt and pepper grinders are all good choices and most don’t need any special equipment to make. If you’ve turned a pen before, you can easily make any of these kits.
Custom diamond painting pens
Nobody spends more time at craft markets than crafters themselves. This custom diamond painting applicator kit is the perfect gift for someone who is obsessed with the craze and will be an instant hit with the maker crowd. Diamond painting has gained popularity as a relaxing and creative hobby for people of all ages.
Secret compartment keychains
Everyone knows at least one person who is impossible to buy for. A secret compartment keychain is a practical but unique gift that can be used to conveniently stow all kinds of goodies. Make some in a wide range of colours and designs and they’re sure to fly off the shelves. We also have some with lighters inside.
Wood turned rings
If you’ve never tried turning rings before, you’re missing out! You can create them from wood on your lathe or introduce different colours and textures of inlay material, which can also be turned. You can make them from acrylic, stabilized wood, opal, gemstones and more. There are so many different looks to play with that they’re sure to be an eye-catcher.
Personalized sewing tools
Making these custom seam rippers is very similar to making a pen, as are crochet hooks and needle threaders. These items have good sales potential for the sewing crowd and are the kind of things that recipients will buy for their friends who sew or for themselves to use again and again.
Darts made on a wood lathe
Something customers are pleasantly surprised to find at a handmade market are darts and games. Some dart players take the pastime very seriously, so having a custom personal set is a treat. There are dart leagues too, so don’t underestimate the reach of this product! Since it is such a niche item, it’s bound to do well online and in person with the right buyers.
Sell your wood turned products at craft markets and online
Once you get the hang of using a wood lathe, there are endless options for what you can make and sell. Visit William Wood-Write online to see our huge assortment of pen blanks, exotic wood, kitchen utensils and project kits. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for wood turning tutorials and stay ahead of the competition.
