Selling merch is one of the best ways to make money as a musician, and it can go far beyond the typical CDs at a merch table or digital downloads from your website.

Selling your merch online is a great option for products that don’t travel well, and for ones that are more personal than T-shirts and tour posters—whether you're selling through your music website or through your own custom online merch store.

Handmade items can be harder to reproduce, but offer a notably higher price point. Offering a mix of…