Unlock AImake: How to Make Money With AI?

Since ChatGPT hit the scene in 2022, AI has been a hot topic. Many tools have emerged, mimicking its ability to generate text and images. But most AI tools, image generation tools, in particular, produce generic outputs and require a lot of input to get something truly useful.

For crafters and DIYers, we present AImake – the world’s first AI-powered crafts design generation platform. Just feed it a few keywords, and it outputs custom designs ready for laser cutting, laser engraving, blade cutting, and more. No need for any tweaks—just type, generate, and create. It’s that simple.

Now, this article highlights three ways you can make money with AI tools. We will take AImake as a case study to explore lucrative strategies that you can start right away. 

Way 1: Making Crafts to Sell

Making tangible craft items and selling them is the traditional route for DIYers and crafters. Today, the crafting journey has become simpler with the introduction of desktop laser cutting and engraving machines, vinyl cutters, CNC machines, and 3D printers. These devices can quickly cut, engrave, or print hundreds of materials into any design within minutes.

However, when using such advanced laser machines, the process requires a digital design that is ready to use, which may not be a simple job for beginners. 

Design Challenges

For people who have an art background and are proficient in design tools, making digital files is easy. But for newcomers, design is often a challenge. 

Even for those who know how to design, creating the perfect design as per your thoughts requires much time. There are some occasions that require faster designs, such as at craft fairs where the design is customized to the client's requirements.

And when it comes to 3D engraving and 3D embossing, one must design and then perform multiple edits to get the form that is supported by laser machines.

One might argue that AI image generation software could be used. Yet, if you utilize popular options like Midjourney, the generated images feel unrealistic and are in formats that cannot be directly fed to the machine.  

Lastly, to generate a personalized image, you often have to enter several lines of prompts and keywords to get the desired result. With current market tools, the accuracy of achieving that is still low.

How AImake Can Help? 

AImake simplifies the design creation journey for crafters. It is not an ordinary image generator but a highly-customized one, aimed at making ready-to-use design files that can be directly used for screen printing, laser cutting/engraving, embossing, or blade cutting. 

70+ Tailored Styles to Start: The platform has streamlined the design process with 70+ pre-defined style options – so it's possible to generate a ready-to-use image for your creative project based on the selected style with just a few words. More styles will be available for your needs. 

For instance, if you wish to 3D engrave, simply select one of the 8 available 3D styles, and navigate to the prompt interface. 

Styles for 3D effect engraving

Prompt interface

Example of a generated image with 3D styles

The final engraved product

Simpler Prompts, Excellent Results: Once you select a style, entering a simple line or a few keywords in the prompt interface is all it takes to generate the exact results you need. You no longer need to write multiple lines that usually don’t yield the intended outcome.

Prompt for a 3D image with AImake

Prompt for a 3D image with Midjourney

Streamlined Journey, Quicker Production: AImake significantly reduces the time spent on designing complex digital files. For instance, a layered design for screen printing or depth maps for 3D engraving. What could have taken hours on graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop gets done with a few clicks. 

High Textual Accuracy: Crafters needing textual designs for customization will find AImake exceptionally reliable. Unlike other AI generators that often misspell words, AI Make has a textual accuracy rate of up to 90%.

One-of-Kind Craft Creation: AImake addresses the deficiencies of existing image generators. The platform provides you with a simple path—you just have to use your creativity to create high-quality, one-of-a-kind items that would have been challenging to produce otherwise.

Platforms to Sell Crafts

Now that AImake has resolved the design challenge and laser machines have simplified the crafting process, the next step is to find the right platform to sell your handmade crafts.

1. Local Markets and Craft Fairs

To begin, local markets are a great idea because they let you connect directly with customers, gather immediate feedback, and establish your brand locally. 

Craft fairs, though seasonal, offer tremendous potential due to the influx of people looking for unique and personalized items. Both venues can serve as immediate test grounds for products, helping you revise and improve your strategies.

2. Etsy

Etsy is the largest online marketplace for handmade items, with over 95 million active buyers. This platform is best for selling a variety of handmade crafts, particularly personalized items made through laser cutting and engraving. To find out the trendy items, you may go through Etsy Marketplace Insight Reports.

3. Amazon Handmade

Amazon Handmade is the second largest market. It’s a competitive marketplace that benefits from Amazon’s massive reach. A research study says over 61% of users make at least $1000 a month on Amazon Handmade. 

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Way 2: Selling Digital Downloads

In this digital era, selling digital goods is another viable option. As mentioned earlier, many crafters struggle with design, and there is always a demand for ready-made designs, especially among newbies who are eager to try crafting. Digital files can facilitate this entry.

AImake enables all users to create these digital downloads without worrying about copyright issues. Once you generate an image through AImake, it fully belongs to you. There are no third-party claims or restrictions—you can use it in any form you desire. This provides complete peace of mind and control over image distribution.

Where to Sell Digital Download?

Just like physical products, there are multiple marketplaces for digital downloads. Some popular platforms you should explore:

1. DesignFind

DesignFind is a community by xTool for DIY enthusiasts and creators, where they can exchange their digital assets and engage in discussions. The site does offer free digital downloads, but you can also register as a professional creator and sell your unique designs. 

Moreover, the Design Find audience mainly consists of laser machine owners and DIYers, so the potential for generating leads is significantly higher here.

2. Creative Market

Creative Market is an exclusive platform for selling digital assets, including stock photos, illustrations, graphics, fonts, icons, themes, templates, and any sort of digital file that may interest users. It is one of the best sites for selling textual design.

3. Etsy

Although Etsy is a marketplace for handmade items, it allows for the sale of digital goods. Etsy’s audience is mainly crafter lovers and small business owners seeking raw design templates for crafting. This is an excellent opportunity to monetize your AImake designs.

Way 3: Starting A Print-On-Demand Business

There’s a third way that combines the above two methods. You can still sell physical products but with the ease and digital nature of the second. The model is called ‘Print on Demand’. You create designs with AImake, upload them on the platform, and a third party handles the rest—manufacturing, shipping, and customer service. 

POD offers several benefits. First, it eliminates the risk of overproduction, as each item is made to order. Your resources stay conserved and you don’t need to worry about the inventory. Second, it’s low investment business and you can quickly adapt to changing market trends without significant financial risk. Lastly, this model opens the door to a global market. Your products can be shipped worldwide directly from the supplier.

About items to sell, the possibilities are endless. Apparel has a huge market, particularly shirts, hoodies, and caps. Mugs, posters, and phone cases are also popular. 

Popular Print-On-Demand platforms

Some popular print-on-demand service providers include:

1. Printful 

Printful is a popular print-on-demand service that allows you to sell a variety of custom products like clothing, accessories, and home decor. It handles the entire process of fulfillment. The distinguishing feature is its seamless integration with major eCommerce platforms such as Squarespace, Shopify, and Etsy.

2. Printify

Unlike Printful, Printify acts as a middleman, connecting merchants with a network of print providers. This setup gives you the flexibility to choose between different providers based on price, quality, and location.

3. Red Bubble

Redbubble differs from Printful and Printify as it operates more like a marketplace. Here, artists and designers can upload their artwork to products within their Redbubble shop. Redbubble then handles all aspects of the sale, from manufacturing to shipping. 

Other niche POD sites include Gelato (stationary), JetPrint(watches), Gooten (homeware), and Apiiq (clothing).

Within the past two years, we have seen an array of tools catering to diverse consumer needs, and AImake is one of the prime examples. It is a tool for craft lovers and DIY enthusiasts – that empowers them to bring creative ideas to life through simple text prompts. And the best part? It opens multiple lucrative opportunities. 

So, what are you waiting for? Unlock AImake and turn your creativity into profit.