Home stained glass studio

Homeowners, gift buyers, craft fair shoppers, and people who want a custom piece for a window or door.

Sales of finished pieces through Etsy, craft fairs and local shops, plus higher-priced custom commissions priced by size and complexity.

• Glass cutting and soldering
• Design and color sense
• Patience and attention to detail
• Photographing your work for online listings

• Lead solder and lead came: use good ventilation, wash hands, and keep the workspace away from food and children
• Check whether your city or county requires a home occupation permit and whether your HOA or lease allows a home workshop
• Check your state's sales tax registration rules for selling at fairs and online
• General liability and product insurance, and homeowners insurance may not cover business equipment

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $800 to $3,500, depending on the grinder, tools, glass and ventilation you set up in a garage, basement or spare room, and how much you spend on materials.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $200 to $2,000, depending on what you make, where you sell and how many commissions you take. A minimum of about 8 hours a week is a typical starting point.

Check whether your city or county requires a home occupation permit and whether your HOA or lease allows a home workshop. Also check state sales tax registration for fairs and online sales, insurance, and safe handling of lead solder and lead came.