Who can sell on Numonday
You must be a self-representing artist, designer or maker and resident in the UK to sell on Numonday.
Sellers of small-scale crafts supplies, vintage products (of over 20 years), and upcyled/repurpose sellers who are resident in the UK, are also permitted.
Handmade Goods
To list an item on Numonday, it must meet at least one of the following criteria:
1. Majority Handmade: The item must be handmade by you through a craft practice, such as knitting (using either a pattern you have created or one that you have permission to use), woodturning, or sewing. Jewellery made using mass-produced beads and charms is allowed; however, the pieces must feature more than one bead or charm.
2. Original Artwork: The item should be an original piece of art (e.g., painting, illustration, sculpture, print) created by you. Digital artwork, decals, and reproductions of your own original art (e.g., on greetings cards, mugs, and phone cases) are allowed, even if you have outsourced the printing.
3. Original Design: The item must be your own original design. For example, we permit items that have been 3D printed, laser-cut, or made by a machine, but these must be your unique and original designs, not someone else’s or copies of existing work. Clothing and accessories designed by you but made by a tailor or seamstress may be allowed if you can demonstrate that the design is exclusively yours, and the pattern or print is your own original creation.
Craft Supplies
You can sell craft supplies on Numonday, whether they are handmade by you or mass-produced, as long as they comply with the laws of the country of origin and the sales destination. Craft supplies can include anything that can be used for crafting purposes.
You must categorise your item as a ‘Craft Supply’ if it falls into any of the following categories:
– A commercial supply
– A handmade supply, such as buttons, fabric, etc.
– A kit
– A pattern or tutorial
– Found items being sold as craft supplies, e.g. driftwood, sea glass, stones, and fossils.
Craft Supplies
You can sell craft supplies on Numonday, whether they are handmade by you or mass-produced, as long as they comply with the laws of the country of origin and the sales destination. Craft supplies can include anything that can be used for crafting purposes.
You must categorise your item as a ‘Craft Supply’ if it falls into any of the following categories:
– A commercial supply
– A handmade supply, such as buttons, fabric, etc.
– A kit
– A pattern or tutorial
– Found items being sold as craft supplies, e.g. driftwood, sea glass, stones, and fossils.
What cannot be sold on Numonday
To simplify matters, we have compiled a list of prohibited items that cannot be sold on Numonday. We kindly request that you carefully read through this list, as we are unable to issue refunds for items listed on Numonday that violate these restrictions. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain Numonday as the premier destination for handmade work in the UK.
1. Items that infringe copyright
Items sold on Numonday must *not* infringe someone else’s copyright or trademark. It is your responsibility to check that you are not infringing Copyright or any Trademark (especially if you are using a brand name, logo, or character name). Any liability rests with you should the Copyright or trademark owner pursue a legal case against you for misuse of a trademarked term or logo and/or for using copyrighted material.
2. Assembled items
We do not permit the sale of items on Numonday that are simply ‘assembled’ from mass-produced components with little or no original design involved. Examples include nappy cakes, gift baskets, and assembled jewellery where the defining characteristic of the item is a mass-produced charm attached to a chain. However, simple earrings with a single bead or charm are an exception.
3. Industrial Design
Functional items designed specifically for mass production are not suitable for sale on Numonday, even if they are your own designs. Examples include lamps, chairs, clocks, cutlery, or electronics that have been designed for large-scale factory manufacturing rather than handmade production.
4. Vintage Items
Vintage items can only be sold on Numonday if they are over 20 years old or meet the following specific criteria:
– Upcycled: The item’s original function has been significantly altered.
– Re-upholstered: The item has undergone upholstery work.
– Painted, printed, or decoupaged: The item has been enhanced through painting, printing, or decoupage techniques.
5. Handmade items not made by you
You must have personally made the product you are selling on Numonday, unless it is a commercial craft supply. Alternatively, you must be able to provide evidence that you designed the product. Numonday supports individual designers and makers, and does not support resellers.
6. Adult content, swearing, and pornographic items
Items that are considered pornographic or of an “adult nature” (determined by Numonday) are prohibited. If you are unsure, we recommend contacting us before listing. Swear words are allowed on Numonday, but we ask that item titles, descriptions, and the first image of each listing remain family-friendly in case young children are browsing the site unsupervised. Swear words in the title and description must have their first vowel removed, and the main product image for these items should cover up, block out, or completely blur the vowel. An uncensored image can be used as the second image, if desired.
7. Illegal, hazardous, or dangerous items
Items acquired illegally, stolen, or those that would be illegal to trade (such as drugs, items sold as toys without the necessary license, copyrighted work, or reproductions without permission) are prohibited. Hazardous or dangerous items, including weapons, knives, or chemicals, are not allowed, including craft knives. Items related to weapons are also not permitted.
8. Non-handmade or non-homemade foodstuffs
Only homemade food can be listed on Numonday.
9. Found Items
Found items such as driftwood, stones, or fossils can be sold on Numonday but only as supplies, not as handmade items. Exceptions include instances where driftwood has been transformed into something new, like a chandelier, or when stones or minerals have been carved, polished, and turned into decorative items using lapidary techniques. These items can be listed as handmade.
10. Human or Animal parts
Items made using real animals or animal parts are not permitted on Numonday. This includes items such as taxidermy or real fur. The sale of human or animal ashes is also prohibited. However, sellers may create items, such as jewellery, that incorporate ashes provided by the buyer.
11. Music & Film
The sale of music, film, CDs, DVDs, and other music-related or film-related items is generally not permitted on Numonday. However, tutorial DVDs can be listed under Supplies.
12. Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages, which legally require a license to sell, are not allowed to be listed or sold on Numonday.
13. Nicotine, E-cigarettes, and E-liquids
Products containing nicotine, including vaping equipment such as e-cigarettes or e-liquids, whether or not they contain nicotine, are not permitted to be sold on Numonday.
14. Hate
Numonday does not host products that promote hatred or bigotry or support organizations involved in intimidating campaigns targeting any group or section of the community.
Our intention with this handmade policy is to provide a buying experience that meets or exceeds the expectations of our audience. Numonday customers appreciate handmade items, and our policy aims to align with this expectation. If you have any uncertainties, please contact Numonday Support and provide examples of your work.
We reserve the right to remove any products or terminate seller accounts without refund if they violate the aforementioned policy and list. This includes the ability to update or amend the policy at any time, without prior notice.