Local jewelry tool supplier for makers and classes

Hobbyists, students, jewelry teachers, community art centers and small studio jewelers.

Retail margin on tools sold at events, plus bulk or repeat orders from classes and studios. Demos and advice help you sell higher-value items like polishing motors.

• Knowing how jewelry tools are used
• Friendly selling face to face
• Stock planning and organizing

• Check your state and city for a seller's permit and event vendor rules, and collect sales tax where required
• Event booth fees can be high, so test small local events first
• General liability insurance, and check if events require proof of cover
• Keep fuel, flux and chemicals out of your stock unless you have checked transport and storage rules
• Stock can tie up cash, so start with fast-selling basics

Startup costs are estimates, typically around $2,500 to $10,000, depending on how much stock, display gear and event setup you buy. Stock can tie up cash, so starting with fast-selling basics is one way to keep early spending down.

Check your state and city for a seller's permit and event vendor rules, and whether you must collect sales tax. Look into general liability insurance and whether events require proof of cover. Also check transport and storage rules before stocking fuel, flux or chemicals.

Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,000 as an estimate, depending on which events you attend, how much stock you carry and how many studios or teachers you supply regularly. Booth fees can be high, so test small local events first.