Encouraging Customers to Keep Buying Handmade

by Rena Klingenberg on December 16, 2008

As folks step back from careless spending and start considering each purchase more thoughtfully, handmade items take on new meaning.

What qualities attract shoppers to buy handmade?

  • Uniqueness
  • Skilled craftsmanship
  • A personal touch
  • Non-mass-produced style
  • Authenticity
  • Lasting value
  • Embodiment of simpler times
  • Artistry
  • Usability
  • Giftability
  • Clever use of materials
  • Appealing packaging
  • Connecting with the artist

In addition to embodying these qualities in your art and your jewelry business, Market Insider has an excellent list of 5 Ways to Say Thanks for Buying Handmade that will encourage your customers to keep coming back.

Leave a Comment

Previous post: Woven Ring Tutorial by Unikatissima

Next post: Finding Profitable Jewelry Niche Markets