Online Seller Experience, Small Business Success Stories
… Our several different-sized face shields can be used by kids, teens, and adults. I use PET clear plastic, foam, and elastic. The plastic, foam, and elastic have to be cut to the correct size before you can attach the elastic. Our shields stand out for their brightly colored bands and the wide array of color choices, as well as the lightweight comfort of them.
… We sell pens for pen lovers or those who have never written with a fountain pen and want to try a new writing experience. Writing with a fountain pen can be very relaxing and stimulating our brain activity at the same time. Often people buy our pens for the nearest and dearest on special occasions as personalized gifts or as a long-distance gift.
… Spinning tops are my best selling item, especially around the holiday season. These are usually made from kiln dried Beech which I source from Germany. Beech has a nice straight grain which leads to well-balanced tops and takes colored inks and texture well. I also make a range of unique “Premium“ spinning tops incorporating both native and exotic timbers.
… I do all of my work using watercolor paints on paper. I then use those paintings to make art prints and cards. I also create designs using the paintings and print them on mugs, shirts, tote bags, and face masks. I print the paper items and mugs myself using a sublimation printer and heat press.
… We are preparing our new website (for the time being we are only active in ETSY) and we are planning our advertising campaign that will bring our products to a larger audience. Mass purchase of raw materials will bring a significant reduction in our main costs and thus increase profits.
… In the beginning, I had an idea but no sense of direction. Some of my earlier product listings were a bit all over the place LOL. My labeling wasn’t the best and I had not established a clear brand….but I did not let that stop me. My best piece of advice is to not let perfection get in your way. Yeah, my labels looked a mess, pictures were blurry, but I posted them and people actually bought them!
… My beads are made from the glass along with the usual additions such as metal foils and wires, enamels, glass frit, mica powder, etc. . I generally have an idea of what I want to make before I start but not always, and sometimes designs don’t work out as expected. Glass isn’t always predictable, some reacts in the flame, other colors react with each other I make a lot of organic or rustic style beads.
… Our products are all designed by independent artists working at home during the pandemic, and they range from things like prints to put up around the home, greetings cards, and even vinyl stickers for laptops and water bottles. Our products showcase the best of new artistic talent, with quirky and unique designs that you won’t find anywhere else.
… I used different materials in my work. Velvet, denim, tapestry fabrics, faux leather and genuine leather, cotton, etc. But first of all, I try to use upcycled and recycled materials. It’s important for me to create something that can help to save our planet from pollution and give a second life to the old stuff. The main style of my bags is hippie, tribal, ethnic, sometimes boho.
… We sell handmade carpets, mostly vintage ones. Wool is used in cotton carpets. Their unique pattern can be maintained with rigorous cleaning. Patterns also vary by region. While capers in Sivas have minimalist taste, uşak carpets have a more vibrant spirit. Our storage process and cleaning method help us keep the carpets intact.
