To ensure our marketplace supports creativity, there are specific guidelines - known as Etsy’s Creativity Standards - on the types of craft and party supplies that sellers can source and sell on Etsy. These guidelines ensure that craft and party supplies are not ready-to-use commercial products being resold.
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Allowed craft supply examples
| Category | Examples of What's Allowed |
| Paper crafts | Construction paper, origami paper, scrapbook paper, cardstock, scissors, paper cutters, bone folders, stamps, ink pads, die cutting machines, quilling tools, book-binding materials, stickers |
| Textile crafts | Yarn, thread, fabric, felt, needles, crochet hooks, stitch markers, row counters, pins, punch needle tools, embroidery hoops, batting, patterns, fabric scissors, rotary cutters, sewing rulers, felting pads, fabric paints, zippers, buckles, weaving supplies |
| Painting & drawing | Paintbrushes, canvas, easels, palettes, sketch pads, acrylic paints, gesso, encaustic wax and tools, pencils, markers, pastels, charcoals, inks |
| Jewelry-making | Beads, charms, findings (wire, clasps), bead boards, resin molds, soldering equipment, pliers, wire cutters, enamel powder, copper blanks, metal stamps, polishing tools |
| Wood crafts | Unfinished wood blanks, craft saws, sandpaper, wood craft glue, woodburning tools, finishes, stains, varnishes, oils |
| Candle & soap making | Wax, fragrance oils, soap bases, molds, food thermometers |
| Leather-working | Stamping tools, edge bevelers, burnishers, leather punches, awls, leather pieces, riveting tools, rivets, leather dyes, finishes, conditioners |
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Clay & ceramics |
Clay, sculpting tools, armature wire, pottery wheel, slab roller, clay knives, wire cutters, modeling tools, sponges, glazes, stains |
| Printmaking | Printing blocks, screens, carving tools, ink, brayers |
| Glass & mosaic | Glass pieces, grout, glass cutters, safety glasses |
| Baking crafts | Cookie cutters, icing piping bags (supplies for the decorative aspect of baking) |
| Gardening | Soil, compost, fertilizer, seeds |
| Resin & casting | Resin, hardener, molds, colorants, safety equipment (gloves, masks) |
| Floral crafts | Artificial flowers, floral foam, wire, floral tape |
| Basketry | Reed, cane, awls, shears, natural weaving materials, sealers, finishes |
| Millinery | Hat blocks, forms, felt hoods, straw/sinamay, buckram, blocking pins, hat stretchers, wire, sizing materials, specialized trims |
| Taxidermy | Glass eyes, foam head forms, wire, mounting supplies |
| Electronic crafts | Breadboards, jumper wires, LEDs, resistors, sensors, displays, motors, microcontrollers |
| Mixed media | Collage materials, texture tools, marbling supplies, metal stamping tools, stencils, embellishments, adhesives |
| Heat transfer | HTV vinyl, DTF transfers, sublimation transfers, iron-on appliqués, transfer papers |
| Craft machines | Sewing machines, die-cutters, heat presses, 3D printers, Cricut machines, laser cutters |
| Qualifying craft blanks |
Blank/unfinished items with no independent retail market outside of crafting (for example, bare metal jewelry findings, raw MDF shapes).
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| Craft books | New or vintage books with instructions for crafting projects |
Resold craft items that don’t qualify
- Items that are usable as-is without additional crafting (even if they could be used for crafting, such as a blank Hanes t-shirt)
- Home DIY supplies (drawer pulls, knobs, brackets, switch plates, house numbers)
- Office supplies (stationery, envelopes, shipping supplies)
- General construction tools and materials (e.g., lumber, drywall, concrete mix, power drills, standard hammers)
- Specialized art or craft tools (items geared toward small-scale, niche, or hobby work such as craft saws, wood glue, sandpaper, jewelry pliers, mosaic cutters, etc.) are allowed
- Generic cooking tools and ingredients (pots and pans, oven)
- Gardening tools (e.g., hoe, watering can, hose)
- Hazardous materials and chemicals
- Auto/bike parts and repair tools
- Cosmetic tools and supplies (e.g., nail polish, makeup, wigs)
- Non-craft focused kits (e.g., cosmetic kits, general toolkits)
What qualifies as seller sourced resold party supplies?
Party supplies should be designed specifically for celebratory gatherings and special events. These lists are not exhaustive.
Allowed party supply examples
| Category | Examples of what's allowed |
| Hanging party decor | Balloons, streamers, banners, garlands, paper lanterns, pom poms |
| Party space decor | Balloon arch kits, wedding arches, photobooth backdrops |
| Table decor | Confetti, table scatter, cake toppers/candles/sparklers |
| Party centerpieces | Table centerpieces exclusively for special events (balloon bouquets, spray centerpieces, table numbers, statement candleholders/vases) |
| Festive table accessories |
Table accessories like tablecloths, runners, coasters, napkins, cups, plates, straws, or food picks to qualify as party supplies, they must include festive elements such as event-specific text or design (patterns, special shapes or finishes, etc.).
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| Party games | Games exclusively for gatherings (pin the tail on the donkey, piñatas, dreidels) |
| Gift packaging | Gift bags, tissue paper, ribbons, bows, gift tags, wrapping paper |
Resold items that don’t qualify
- Structures and large equipment (gazebos, bouncy castles)
- Furniture (tables, chairs)
- Generic tableware (plain white paper plates) without festive decorative elements
- Plain lighting (candles, string lights)
- Event equipment (karaoke machines, speakers)
- Costumes
- Seasonal home/lawn decor displayed throughout a season (Christmas ornaments, etc.)
- Party favors and small toys
- Religious supplies
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