How to Make Extra Money From Hobby Welding Projects

Decide what type of welding projects you really enjoy and are good at making. As you continue welding, of course, you will develop more; begin, however, with a few great objects you know you can make well, and that are appealing in their design. Yard ornaments of any kind are often popular, as well as utilitarian objects like umbrella holders. You can also look into pieces that are both functional and ornamental; examples include metal trellis (which can be leaned on a wall and used as support for a vine), plus garden gates and house numbers.
Find a good source for materials. The last thing you want to do is start receiving orders and then run out of the materials you need to fulfill those orders. Find a good supplier or other source for the metal you use in your welding projects.
Make several of each design that you want to sell--perhaps two or three of each object.
Get business cards made with your contact information (name, phone number, email address, and home or workshop address, if desired) so you can easily get your name out to people who are interested.
Find a local venue as a tryout for selling your products. Check the community calendar for upcoming events that include vendors; there might be a flea market or craft fair you can take part in. If the holidays are near, find out if there are any seasonal bazaars in the area. If you can't find any such events, look into renting a booth at an antique store or craft market for a month or so.
Contact local retail shops about selling your welded projects. You can either sell to the businesses at a wholesale cost and let them sell at retail prices, or you can make a commission-based arrangement, in which you simply take a percentage of the retail price once the object sells.
Consider setting up a website. It's a good way for people to see the products you have to offer, where you'll be selling those products, and how they can place orders for custom work.
Take orders for custom work as they come in. Be sure to price fairly for the time and research you will spend on design and gathering materials, as well as the actual welding work.
Expand your skills by developing new designs and using new materials. Use the orders for custom work as inspiration for new welding projects; you've already spent time on the custom design, and you can make slight adjustments and have a new product to offer.
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How to Make Money by Telephone

Become an independent contractor for a direct sales company such as Avon or Mary Kay. As an independent contractor, you can work from home using the telephone to reach new and existing customers.
Set up in-house product demonstrations or arrange meetings with potential buyers. Contact a potential buyer to schedule the demonstration, and answer any preliminary questions, such as what to expect during the demonstration and how orders are placed.
Print business cards and other marketing materials once profitability is high. Business cards and other marketing materials allow you to spread the word about your products to potential customers. Include contact information and hours of operation to avoid unwanted early-morning and late-night calls.
Follow up on all completed orders. Establish a rapport with your consumer base with good follow-up. Ask each customer to rate his level of customer satisfaction, and ask if you can follow up in the future with special promotions. Explain that all communication will take place over the phone and that there is no commitment to buy.
Ask customers to provide specific instructions for how follow-up communication is to be conducted. For example, one customer may request follow-up communication by phone within one month after the purchase date, while another may request no follow-up communication at all.
Replenish your inventory. Contact your distributor to place a phone order for new inventory. Consider your current rate of profit before placing a new order.
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