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Practical help for makers, and honest notes on what we’re building.
For Makers
Etsy, Folksy, Not On The High Street, Amazon Handmade, the newer UK marketplaces, your own website and craft fairs. What each one costs, who it suits, and what to ask before you open a shop.
11 min
How Luma Works
When we ran our survey we asked what you’d want to know. Fees, when you get paid, who we are, whether it’s UK only, AI imagery, how shoppers will find you.
7 min
Craft Inspiration
A handmade mug costs more than one from a supermarket shelf. Here’s what that extra money actually buys.
5 min
For Makers
You don’t need to become an SEO expert to get found on Google. Luma handles the technical side automatically. Here’s what happens when you publish a listing, and the handful of things only you can do.
9 min
How Luma Works
Process descriptions, materials, community reports, and human reviewers. Here’s exactly how Luma keeps 'handmade' from becoming meaningless.
7 min
For Makers
From hand-thrown ceramics to AI-generated prints, 'handmade' covers a huge spectrum. How Luma defines it, what UK law actually says, and which word to reach for when 'handmade' would be a stretch.
10 min
Our Story
Two developers who love making things. 150 survey responses in two days. Here’s the honest story of why we started Luma Market.
4 min
Occasional notes on what we’re building and what we’re learning. No more than once a fortnight.
