Established for over 20 years, this profitable and well-respected business specialises in the manufacture and sale of high-quality reusable moulds for the craft and hobby market.
The business operates through its own website, eBay, and Etsy, supplying a loyal base of repeat customers with strong feedback and reputation in the sector. It runs with low overheads and no requirement for retail premises — easily managed from home.
Financial Highlights
Peak performance (fuller hours): Over £110,000 turnover with approx. £75,000 profit
Strong follow-on year: Over £100,000 turnover
Recent years (deliberate part-time operation as owners approach retirement): £23k–£38k turnover with £14k–£25k profit
Current: Approximately £2,000 profit per month
Excellent Growth Opportunity
A new owner committing full-time hours can realistically scale the business back towards (or beyond) its proven six-figure turnover. The extensive master library also allows easy expansion into higher-margin finished products including garden ornaments, candles, resin casts, and many other popular craft lines.
The sellers will provide full hands-on training and detailed knowledge transfer in mould production, operations, and supplier contacts for a smooth handover.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a long-established, turnkey business in the resilient UK craft sector. Ideal for a hands-on maker, couple, or entrepreneur seeking a scalable lifestyle or growth business.
Asking Price: £85,000 – £110,000 (offers invited, to include stock at valuation). Serious enquiries only. Full financial information available under NDA.
Business Description
Founded over 20 years ago, this business has specialised in the production and sale of premium reusable moulds for the craft industry. The core asset is a valuable and extensive library of individual masters, which are used to create high-quality moulds sold to hobbyists, crafters, and small producers.
The business trades successfully through its own dedicated website, eBay, and Etsy, generating repeat sales from an established customer base. Operations are efficient with relatively low overheads and no dependency on physical retail premises — ideal for home-based or flexible running.
Financial performance has been particularly strong when the owners dedicated more time, peaking at over £110,000 turnover and £75,000 profit. In recent years, activity has been deliberately scaled back to part-time operation as retirement approaches. All processes — master creation, mould production, sales, packaging, and customer service — are well documented and fully transferable.
Growth Potential & Market Opportunity
The UK and international craft and hobby sector continues to show steady demand for quality moulds and related casting products, particularly for garden ornaments, home décor, candles, resin art, and seasonal items.
A new owner stepping in with fuller-time commitment can realistically drive the business back towards (or beyond) its proven peak levels. Key opportunities include:
Increasing operational capacity — Moving from part-time to full-time has previously delivered £100k+ turnover.
Channel expansion — Adding Amazon, wholesale to craft retailers, or growing international sales.
Product diversification — Leveraging the large master library to create and sell finished goods (e.g. garden ornaments, candles, resin statues, plaster casts) for higher margins alongside mould sales.
Marketing & digital growth — Enhanced SEO, social media presence, targeted advertising, and video content.
New revenue streams — Seasonal collections, bundled kits, or expanded product ranges.
The extensive master library gives any buyer immediate depth and flexibility that would take years and significant cost to replicate. Combined with the sellers’ full training and handover, this represents a genuine platform for scalable growth in a proven niche.
Financial Information
The business has a strong historical track record, with excellent performance when the owners were working fuller hours. Recent years reflect a deliberate and controlled reduction in activity as the owners transition towards retirement.
All figures below are taken from the business accounts. Profits shown are after all operating costs but before owner-specific add-backs.
Annual Turnover and Profit Summary
Peak performance of £113k turnover and £76k profit achieved with fuller owner involvement.
The business remains consistently profitable with low overheads and no significant debt.
Current monthly profit is running at approximately £2,000.
Adjusted Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE) will be higher once owner benefits are added back (details available in due diligence).
Assets Included in the Sale
Large library of individual masters
Current stock of moulds and raw materials
Website and domain name
eBay and Etsy accounts with established seller ratings and feedback
Customer database and mailing list
Supplier relationships and contacts
All operational processes, recipes, and know-how
Handover & Training Support
The sellers are committed to a smooth and successful transition. They will provide comprehensive hands-on training and knowledge transfer, including:
Mould-making techniques and best practices
Master creation processes
Supplier introductions and negotiating
Online sales platform management
Customer service processes
Guidance on scaling and product development
A flexible handover period will be agreed with the buyer (typically 4–8 weeks, with additional support thereafter if required).
Next Steps
Serious buyers are invited to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to receive full financial due diligence information and arrange a viewing/discussion.
All offers will be considered. The sellers are motivated to find the right buyer who will continue and grow this established business.
