Opening an Etsy Shop: Everything You Need to Know

fundera.com ^ | SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 | Caroline Goldstein

[Berlin_Freeper]

Hand-knit dog booties? Portraits made of gum? “Seinfeld”-themed enamel pins? Whatever objects you love to craft, no matter how niche they are, there’s a horde of consumers out there looking for your product—and most of them are browsing the Etsy marketplace.

If you don’t have previous experience with the platform, opening an Etsy shop may seem like a complicated prospect. But in reality, opening an Etsy shop is relatively straightforward and can provide for an optimal home for your products—either alongside your small business website or as your primary online storefront.

Here, we’ll first walk you through the basic steps for starting an Etsy business on the platform. Then, we’ll share some tips from pro Etsy sellers about how to ensure your Etsy shop’s success right from the start of your digital venture.

[Berlin_Freeper]

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[Berlin_Freeper]

I have a very definite idea on what to create and sell on Etsy. It involves making pins, necklaces, wristbands and possibly costume rings.

And involves riding my bicycle and photography which I really enjoy.

Making coin rings would be cool but I think one really needs a garage for that. I floated the idea about using one of our two bathrooms but my wife shot that down real quick.

My goal is simply to have fun and if I make 100 or 200 euros a month then that’s good for me.

Will share more here (bookmarked) when up and running. Anyone, in an urban area could do it. Or something similar.

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[Berlin_Freeper]

So, went and bought art supplies and tools today. Spent like more than double I planned to. Place was huge. So large it actually was three separate store fronts next to each other. I hit all three.

Even though I have the flu. Recurring flu. You know what having a child in school is like.

One thing that surprised me is polyurethane casting resin in Germany, because it causes cancer. So there is no clear like glass resin to work with. Their clear resin is not totally clear so if you want to show something in it... I don’t know how good that is.

But, they had clear sealant and that’s good for my main idea. Speaking of which... the main thing I am interested in making is graffiti art pins.

Basically, the video I posted earlier here of the pretty girl making Halloween pins with the shrinks dink printer paper.

I like to ride my bicycle and take pictures. Combining the two while taking pictures of interesting graffiti, of which there is a constant stream going up near me, and using those pictures to printout and then bake (again, like in the video I posted) and glue on pin backs for sale on Etsy.

It occurred to me to check if it is legal for me to use another person’s graffiti art to make money. So I asked on a Berlin forum and got good responses. Basically you want to ask the graffiti artist when possible for permission. When possible, I can do that.

So, I got everything I need except now I realized our printer is short of ink.

I bought other art stuff like polymer clay and sculpting tools I can play with. But I don’t yet have a real idea for it.

I also bought wire and jewelry tools to make seaglass pendants. I posted at least one video here showing how to do that. I’ll make one starting tomorrow. Probably make a few for the family, not going to get rich on Etsy doing that.

Coin rings would have been nice. I see them sell for 50 euros a pop. Would be worth going around doing street markets too. Even if you only sell two or three a day. Or even a week, that pays our food cost.

So that’s it here.
Good luck!

[Berlin_Freeper]

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I used 24 gauge wire instead of 20 because that was the closest the store had yesterday. So I didn’t make more wraps like in the video. Plus I will get bigger hoops for the chain to go through. Happy with the result, especially my first. This seaglass is from one of our beach vacations at Binz. Not going to sell it.

[Berlin_Freeper]

It’s a solid thing. Not loose in the least like I thought it might be. 🙂

[HonkyTonkMan]

Bttt - enjoying the thread BF!

[Larry Lucido]

“Seinfeld”-themed enamel pins?

Don't forget a good sales team.

[Berlin_Freeper]

Thanks for the bump HonkyTonkMan,
Have a good week!

[Berlin_Freeper]

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You think you got everything forget about it...
I need printer ink, plastic bags, pasta machine, a surface to work on, paints, brushes, a roller, stuff and more stuff.

Got to keep watching videos and make a list for another shopping trip. In some weeks.