Online cut-to-size acrylic shop

Makers, model builders, picture framers, sign makers, shopfitters, small joiners and DIY customers.

Price per cut panel or per sheet, with extra for polished edges, drilled holes and delivery. Repeat trade customers can bring regular orders.

• Accurate measuring and cutting
• Basic online shop setup
• Careful packing and customer service

• Public liability and product liability insurance, plus cover for stock and tools
• Check whether you can run a workshop from home with your landlord, mortgage lender or council, including noise and dust
• Sheets scratch and crack easily in transit, so pack carefully and check courier limits on size
• Cutting acrylic creates dust and fumes with some tools, so check safe working and ventilation guidance
• Tell customers acrylic is not a safety glazing, and check what you are allowed to say about fire and strength

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £7,000, depending on your cutting tools, initial sheet stock, website setup, packaging and insurance.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £3,500, depending on your product range, pricing and how many trade and hobby customers you reach. This is revenue, not profit, and damaged sheets in transit can add costs.

Check whether your landlord, mortgage lender or council allows a home workshop, including noise and dust. Also check safe working and ventilation guidance, insurance, courier size limits, and what you can say about fire and strength.