Custom Framed Mirror Maker

Homeowners, interior designers, home stagers, boutique owners, and shoppers at craft fairs and online marketplaces.

You sell each mirror at a price covering the glass, frame materials and your time. Custom sizes and styles can earn more than standard ones.

• Woodworking or framing
• Design eye for finishes and styles
• Product photography for listings
• Handling glass safely

• Check zoning rules, home occupation permit requirements, and any HOA or lease limits on running a workshop at home
• Register for sales tax with your state if you sell taxable goods, and check local business license requirements
• Product liability and general liability insurance, since glass can cause injury
• Shipping glass is costly and risky, so research packaging and carriers before offering delivery
• Wear eye and hand protection and store glass safely

Startup costs are typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on your tools, materials and how you sell. These are estimates, so research glass supply and packaging costs for your own plans.

Monthly revenue is typically around $300 to $2,500, depending on how many pieces you sell and where. These are estimates, not guarantees, and you could start at around 8 hours a week.

Check zoning rules, home occupation permit requirements and any HOA or lease limits on a home workshop. Also check sales tax registration with your state, local business license rules, and product liability and general liability insurance.