How to Start a Personalisation Business from Home

Are you looking for a creative, flexible way to earn from home? Starting your own personalisation business might be just the thing — and with compact, professional tools like our Foilcraft Hot Foil Machines or the ZX-40 Plus Ribbon Printer, it’s easier than ever to get started with minimal space and startup costs.

Whether you want to create custom ribbons, notebooks, keyrings, leather goods, or gift tags, the demand for personalised items is booming — perfect for weddings, birthdays, baby showers, and even corporate branding.

Here's how you can turn this into a thriving business from the comfort of your own home!

Why Choose Foilcraft and ZX-40 Plus?

Foilcraft Hot Foil Machines are known for their precision and versatility. They allow you to print metallic foil onto a wide range of materials including leather, PU, paper, and card. Ideal for creating luxury, bespoke products like:

• Personalised diaries & journals

• Gift boxes

• Leather wallets and luggage tags

• Foiled business cards and packaging

On the other hand, the ZX-40 Plus Ribbon Printer is perfect for:

• Personalised ribbons for events and gifting

• Sashes for hen parties or corporate events

• Wrapping decorations for hampers, flowers, and gift boxes

• Printing Stickers and Vinyl

• Creating Washcare Labels for businesses, students, and schools

  
  

Both machines are compact, relatively quiet, and easy to operate — meaning you don’t need a workshop or dedicated studio to get started.

Starting Your Personalised Product Business...

1. Choose Your Niche

Start by identifying the kind of products you’re most excited to create. Is it personalised wedding stationery? Baby shower gifts? Branded corporate merchandise? Narrowing your focus helps you stand out and market more effectively.

2. Get Your Equipment

Depending on your niche, choose the machine that suits your goals:

• Go for the Foilcraft if you wish to work with items like leather goods, notebooks, gift boxes and more..

• Choose the ZX-40 Plus if you want to specialise in custom ribbons and sashes...
  

3. Design Your Workspace

You don’t need much space — a sturdy desk or table, good lighting, and a small shelving unit for supplies will do. These machines aren't extremely heavy, so they won’t overwhelm your space. Chat with us to find out more about the weight of our machines!

4. Source Your Materials

You’ll need high-quality blank items to personalise, as well as the following:

• Ribbons, Foils, and Stickers (or Vinyl) for the ZX-40 Plus

• Brass Type (Letters for personalising), Slipcases (for holding the type), Brass Dies, Foils for the Foilcraft machines
  

Contact one of our friendly team and they can put together a list of items based on what you would like to achieve!

5. Practice and Build Samples

Before launching, create samples of your products to test quality and build a small portfolio. These can be photographed for your website, Etsy shop, or Instagram page.

6. Set Up Your Online Store

Make sure to:

• Use clear product photos

• Offer personalisation options (names, dates, messages)

• Keep pricing transparent
  

How Much Can You Earn?

Many personalised items can be sold at a good margin.

Once you build up some momentum and recurring orders (especially for events or bulk corporate work), your income potential grows significantly!

Starting a personalisation business from home is a fantastic way to turn your creativity into a profitable venture. With the help of reliable machines like the Foilcraft Hot Foil Machine and the ZX-40 Plus Ribbon Printer, you don’t need a huge upfront investment or industrial space — just passion, a bit of practice, and the drive to make your mark in a growing industry.

Whether it’s a side hustle or a full-time venture, now’s a great time to get started!